Hey everyone! I'm having some issues with my PC that hasn't been used in a couple of years due to some life changes. Now that I've plugged it in, I'm getting warnings about my CPU overheating, hitting over 90°C! I already removed the fan and applied new thermal paste, but that didn't solve the problem. I suspect my Corsair H45 liquid cooler might be failing since it's no longer available for purchase. Can anyone recommend a comparable cooler that would be easy to install, allowing me to just plug in the same wires? Any suggestions for good replacements would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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It sounds like the pump in your cooler has likely failed. You might not need an all-in-one (AIO) cooler, though. You can check out this air cooler: [ID-Cooling SE-224 XTS](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bh26Mp/id-cooling-se-224-xts-70-cfm-cpu-cooler-se-224-xts). It should work just fine for you.
Are regular air coolers as effective as liquid coolers?