The Problem with Corsair’s H150i Elite AIO (hint: it's the pump rpm)

[@drakorocket6535]

I'll be honest. not worried about pump noise at all. I've got a box fan running as ambient in my room almost all the time. but your clarification does help me realize that the constant fluctuation in pump rpm is normal. Greatly appreciated

[@alex_wle]

Same AIO, same issue. Just to confirm your impression in this case. Im using the Lian Li O11 Dynamic btw.

[@cemsengul16]

Yeah I just built a new desktop with the new h150i qx fans and I hate how loud the pump is on quiet mode.

[@HunchoVids]

As do I!

[@cemsengul16]

I think I will swap it with a Kraken Elite 360 RGB. This really sucks because I am in the ecosystem now. My case is a 5000d airflow with QX120 fans and a Corsair AIO at the moment.@@HunchoVids

[@HunchoVids]

I got this and love it@@cemsengul16

[@HunchoVids]

amzn.to/3GUKq3A@@cemsengul16

[@campingdoesntpay5235]

For anyone concerned, I have this AIO, they might have fix this problem a little, seems like the pump cant go below 2035 rpm.

[@zeroy]

interesting, the website says "Zero RPM and Variable Pump Speed specialized cooling modes in iCUE keep noise to a minimum when your system is idle or under light loads" ...

[@HunchoVids]

I know, what a load of marketing garbage! I can promise you there is no way to make it go slower than 2200rpm

[@zeroy]

@@HunchoVids its still lower than a lot of pump on the market which are 2.5k+ a defective pump seems more likely but I havent heard it for myself so...

[@HunchoVids]

@@zeroy my new AoI can go down to 300 rpm, this aoi manufacturer was just being lazy

[@bruhman300]

@@HunchoVids what aio you get?

[@Linili89]

@@HunchoVids there is a way , you can change it in the config file :)

[@pitthepig]

Hi. I have the Corsair iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX and I have exactly the same problem. The pump rpm can go below around 2250 rpm, and it makes a high pitched noise that I can clearly hear when I'm not reproducing content or playing games.

[@HunchoVids]

I highly recommend the Arctic cooler

[@JBarrandon]

I returned mine and got an NZXT Kraken instead, very happy with it

[@cemsengul16]

I am thinking of returning mine and getting a Kraken Elite 360 RGB. Can you tell me if the whine exists with the pump on the Kraken as well?@@JBarrandon

[@JBarrandon]

@@cemsengul16No whine on my Kraken!

[@razvanmiron8411]

I had a Kraken and the software did not detect it.. The LCD only showed the Liquid temp and that was it.. so I decided to replace it with a Corsair h150i Elite lcd xt. I just installed it and it has this sound, and now I am searching for answers.. @@cemsengul16

[@danmarius8101]

how the f i need to connect that aio thing, the 3 pin goes in to the 4 pin cpu fac, the usb oly down on usb section on motherboard, but the lcd not work , help me please

[@campingdoesntpay5235]

Hello, I have this same AIO cooling a 13700k, same phanteks de fans, definitely a lot of noise, but how about the temps? In mine I keep seeing big jumps , it goes from 65c to 77c, then 67c then 85c , all over the place, anyone here with the same experience?

[@HunchoVids]

I have seen the same thing, it has more to do with the cpu, apparently everyone is seeing that

[@forshfam]

I have this AIO and the pump in bios is showing 0rpm...

[@HunchoVids]

I would make sure it is plugged into the correct MOBO header?

[@forshfam]

Shows it working on icue but not in the bios. Very weird. Thank you for your fast reply though!@@HunchoVids

[@leathersausage]

@@forshfam This is normal, since you control the pump via icue, not within the bios.

[@mtbbreda]

Thanks for the advice, do you have a recommedation for a better aio, I have read that the nzxt iao's are pretty loud aswell so I dont know wich one I should buy. Thx in advance:)

[@HunchoVids]

Of course!

[@stefangroenewald233]

mine is doing exactly the same! what AIO would you recommend that released in 2023?

[@HunchoVids]

I got this and absolutely love it amzn.to/3GUKq3A

[@Dew4lk]

Next time go for air cooler instead, i think all of these water coolers have this kind of pump noise to a certain degree.

[@karstenkramer8948]

my run at 2500 rpm :(

[@dukxek2]

1. Close iCUE W+R %appdata% edit: \AppData\Roaming\Corsair\CUE5\\cooling\configurations search all 0 and change bottom line to 50 after modified, then change file attribution to read only (right click on the file > properties). If don't do below, it works, but every time start computer and load iCUE, need to change settings again to make it quiet. 2. in folder \AppData\Roaming\Corsair\CUE5\profiles\ Edit and save all ******.cueprofiledata files (if you like to change all profiles), search all file for 0 then change bottom line to 50 3. start the iCue, will works. Restart Windows.

[@Radek__]

I had brand new H170i Elite Capellix, and the same issue - the pump rpm is over 2000rpm on silent mode. There is no way to make custom curve. I'm angry because the only thing what I hear is that pump. I was looking for answer and I found one post from corsair member that they will not give us any chances to change rpm manually because the pump must stay at 2xxx rpm, because otherwise it will going to die quicker. I don't give a shit how long time that pump will live. I need silence. That sound drives me crazy. Fu. ck you Corsair

[@HunchoVids]

Sorry to hear that! I replaced it with an arctic liquid freezer ll and it is silent! 500-2000 rpm range

[@flajflaj]

I think you should buy some airfan that is loud as soviet tank, then it will cover the pump's noise ;). LoL, joking, I'm just waiting for mine to arrive and I will soon know if it's good or not. Btw, if that's a 7000D FullTower then lol, I have the same one (white variant), nice box :).

[@HunchoVids]

Thank you!

[@claudep.1926]

The optimal position of the hoses in the CPU is facing down, instead of sideways.

[@HunchoVids]

Oh I didn't know that? Can you link a source? Thanks

[@ceasingend]

Dont listen to this guy your placement is absolutely fine. Your radiator will have the air bubble in the top of it and not inside the pump which is how it should be. Your installation is fine. These pumps and pretty much every single othet pump on the market make noise to some degree. Its normal just ignore it isnt that loud bud

[@ceasingend]

Your advice is incorrect. I'd suggest not doing that again as youre spreading false information because you didnt comprehend the video you seen on this subject. Thats blatantly obvious

[@claudep.1926]

@@ceasingend stop trolling, you are spreading misinformation. So irresponsible! Everyone with two brain cells can do their own research and learn how to properly mount the radiator.

[@antong3987]

Fail. Pull the panel and mic-up the pump. EMO!

[@HunchoVids]

simpler video did the trick

[@frankinher7467]

sorry i heard zero noise in your video besides you complaining about it

[@HunchoVids]

That’s why I said you probably can’t hear it in the video

[@Radek__]

when you have new corsair aio, you know exactly what sound need to be look for on this video. But if you didn't have corsair, then you probably start to think that we are crazy because there is only silence. Take the headphones and put all volumes max high, ten maybe you hear it, when he stops talking

[@frankinher7467]

@@Radek__ i got a new corsair lcd h150i mines is as silent as sliding in a 89 year old hooker she feels nothing at this point.. if i gotta use speakers strapped to my head at full blast to hear after hes gone completely silent i think it not the corsair but his low qualtiy audio recorder picking up static from him using amazon brand cables from the 99 cents store.

[@Radek__]

@@frankinher7467 corsair has two pump suppliers. I don't remember names, but one is silent, one make high pitch noise. The pump cannot go below 2100rpm, even on silent mode -and you hear it when the CPU and GPU is on idle at night or at day in empty quiet room. So there is 3 possibilities - first, you have that second pump from different supplier, or second you have newest fresh, updated revision, where corsair fix that noise issue, about a lot of people complained on corsair's official forum, or third the noise is there but you have wax in your ears, which is dumping that sound:-)

[@clem_chret]

@@Radek__ there is not fixed version of these.

[@yvonbriand9739]

Dude if you can barely hear it does it really matter. Just play some games watch a movie and take it easy.

[@HunchoVids]

When you make your entire build a silent and this is the only thing you can hear, it get annoying. The problem was fixed by getting another radiator anyway

[@NightfireMovie]

Hi, I have this and with the new firmware the quiet profile on the pump is under 2000rmp now.

[@Azratful]

@@NightfireMovie just bought mine, its stil 2270 rmp with quiet profile

[@HimanshuJagtap]

The reason for getting the AIO is to build a silent gaming PC, which is expected to run silently at least when not gaming. All other fans run super silent in my gaming PC, but the pump of H150i, and it is super annoying: a waste of money, time, and energy. MacBook Air has been my daily driver for almost 10 years now and I love the fanless design with 0dB noise.

[@cemsengul16]

Mine is 2400 rpm on Quiet mode.@@Azratful