Seketh Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 So, I'm on my second unit, which makes the same loud buzz/hum noise as my original unit. I finally figured it out, and the problem is excessive vibration. I currently have the H100i working outside the case, placed on the foam that came on the package, and I can barely hear it. Makes a little noise, but it's all good. However, if I place it on the ground or mount it on the socket, I hear that loud buzz/hum, which is actually the pump vibrating. Imagine having on your quiet bedroom something constantly vibrating on the ground, like your phone. Not as loud, but just as annoying. So, did I got two bad units, or should I go for a refund instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper69 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 It sounds like it's not tightened up properly. Is the back plate on the right way up (notches to the top)? Is the backplate loose? When you install the pump housing, do you do it up finger tight or give it a half turn with a screwdriver? Have you checked that it's not sitting on/touching any motherboard components? If all of these are ok then yes, you probably did get 2 faulty ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seketh Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 It was properly mounted. Notches to the top, backplate wasn't loose, etc. Simply by placing the pump on my wooden floor, you can hear the buzz/hum. I can feel it vibrate quite a bit in my hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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