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After a gaming session, there were some clicking sounds coming from inside the tower. The side door was removed while it was still on and the sounds seemed to be coming from the radiator. While looking, I saw a ring of liquid build up around the one of the hoses that connects to the radiator. It wasn't dripping, so I just used a q-tip and soaked it up. It was yellow in color. Everything is still running so I don't know how serious that is, like if its affecting the temperatures. Took 2 screenshots in case they help. First is PC a few minutes after it started up and second is after perhaps 2 hours or less of gaming.
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Second
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Posted October 2nd, 2013 13:00
They replaced it yesterday. Now when gaming, temps are 20 degrees lower.
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Posted October 4th, 2013 13:00
Panda, the Asetek OEM cooler Dell is using is prone to failure (usually after about 12 months) when the cooling fins get gunked up by whatever fluid they are using. I recommend installing an aftermarket one when you have the opportunity, or you'll just be replacing the Dell one again a year from now.
Here's my Dell OEM pump from June 2012 that I just replaced this morning. See the crusty stuff on the sides? That was blocking coolant flow and making my CPU temperatures go nuts.
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Posted September 25th, 2013 15:00
Hello Panda_et!
All the temperatures since to fine, however it will be better if we replace the liquid cooling system to avoid further issues, please send me a Private message with all your contact details in order to help you out.