I recently completed my first PC build, but I'm facing a major issue. My BIOS isn't recognizing the pump from my Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360. My idle temperatures are fluctuating significantly, often around 107°F and even spiking to 127°F! I'm using a MAG B650 motherboard paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D. I could really use some help or suggestions to troubleshoot this. Notably, the fans are also running at full speed even when the PC is just idling.
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First things first, make sure your pump is connected properly. Is it plugged into the CPU_OPT header, or is it connected to a specific pump header? That's crucial for detection.
Have you tried checking the temperatures while running a benchmark? Idle temps can be misleading. It’s worth testing under load to get a clearer picture, but run it cautiously since the fans are quite loud and there may be issues with the current setup.
I haven’t benchmarked it yet because I’m worried about running it hard with these temps and noise. Maybe I should just go for it and see what’s happening.
Good point! I’ll double-check that connection to see if it’s in the right spot.