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CPU overheating with AIO 240mm cooler
Hello, I'm currently running the i9 14900k with the Thermalright Frozen Notte 240 Black ARGB Water Cooling CPU Cooler. I'm having some temp problems specifically while gaming. I've updated to the l...
Check for proper cooler installation, ensure adequate thermal paste application, improve airflow in your case, and verify fan/pump speeds in BIOS or software. If temps persistently exceed safe limits (85–90°C), consider undervolting the CPU or upgrading the cooler.
If one tube is hot and the other room temperature the the pump is not pumping water through the loop. Most die within a few years. Either the pump fails or the microfins on the CPU cold plate gets clogged.