The issue is the packaging. First of all, the head unit had the intel bracket pre installed, as it rocked back and forth during shipments, it hit the rad. The bent fins are one thing okay, but when the water channel has a sharp dent in it than there is a potential issue for flow disruption and weakened area. Corsair really needs to look at how this thing is in the box. I have sent it back to place of purchase and await resolution.