The mods read every thread on the forum and posting multiple threads would only slow response time down.Also your issue was posted on a weekend so it may be the first of the week before being responded to since their closed till Monday.
Mods do come on the weekends but its on their dime and discretion.
I know this doesn't hasten the waiting but it is what it is...
Im sure these results were done in a perfect environment and likely will be higher in real world applications.
I have a evga Oc 780 with a high end custom loop and high 50's are my range.
Also inexperience must be factored in as these coolers are new territory for most and the sweet spot for installation must be realized...
Perhaps just agreeing to disagree would be the best medicine.
Many times theres more than one right opinion and yes If someone like me can atd,then anyone can do it...;):
Im using 3 different versions,which none have your issue
http://softwaredownloads.corsair.com/Files/Corsair-Link/CorsairLink_Installer_RC_v2.7.5339.zip
http://www.corsair.com/~/media/Corsair/download-files/drivers/link/Corsair-Link-Installer-RC-v2_6_5214.exe
http://www.corsair.com/~/media/Corsair/download-files/drivers/link/Corsair-Link-Installer-RC-v2_5_5145.exe
there are users that the software works for but go to any forum and theres issues from made products,,its just the nature of software
this software is much more complicated than most realize
Hi Pompeii and welcome to the board
this area is to welcome new users and asking for help may get missed or over looked
please post on the board below so your request will be seen
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/forumdisplay.php?f=214
45 is about a normal acceptable temp for a large capacity platter drive thats been active for several hours and some drives do tend to run a little hotter.Ive had good luck with WD green drives producing lower heat.
Almost all vendors only have a 30 day return policy in order to exchange,so you would need to fill out a rma located below,however Id wait until jonnyguru reply's and advises on this PSU particulars.
https://corsair.secure.force.com/
sorry but it is a well known documented fact among most users that you should push air thru the rad for optimum cooling.
all fans push better than they can pull...
ive hesitated in replying to this thread as the op has already garnered enough grey hairs from this but id have to concur with your assumption as i too also believe the m/b is the likely culprit...