[SOLVED] My AIO looks misaligned..help?

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I noticed the AIO pump looks misaligned..is this serious or a risk at all?
the block is definitely misaligned.
whether this is due to incorrect installation or cheap manufacturing, it's impossible to tell by the video or image.

what make & model is the cooler?
i've never seen this logo that i remember.
if it's just some generic cheaply manufacturer product, i would return the entire system for something better.
if they've skimped out on the cooler, then they probably have with other hardware also.

whether there is any serious risk would really only be any possibility for leakage from a low quality product.
if temperatures are within good ranges, 25°min - 65°max(C), then it is doing it's job as it should for now.
just what i mentioned earlier;
a PCIe fan bracket for 2x 80mm intakes
or a bottom case 120/140mm intake if the case provides adequate airflow directly into the GPU.

how are all of the fans setup in the case currently
and which case is it?

So here is a clip of my setup;

View: https://imgur.com/a/KxTjExS


Different topic; Although I have an OSD of my GPU and CPU temps and voltages for in game. I noticed during warzone that the CPU CCD1 (Tdie) maximum temperature was at 79c. Is that normal?

Although the average was in the high 60s for the CPU Core and Die.

If I need to undervolt the CPU to reduce the temperatures..I will..
 
undervolt the CPU to reduce the temperatures
most motherboards will use too high of a voltage if set on 'Auto' that will lead to unnecessarily high temperatures.
i would always recommend finding the lowest stable value for whatever core speed you decide upon, whether stock or other.
here is a clip
just post where your fans are located, their orientation, and what case you are using.
 
most motherboards will use too high of a voltage if set on 'Auto' that will lead to unnecessarily high temperatures.
i would always recommend finding the lowest stable value for whatever core speed you decide upon, whether stock or other.

just post where your fans are located, their orientation, and what case you are using.

how would you go about doing that to reduce the cpu temps? I have no idea

I’m also using the Corsair 500D case, 3 fronts fans and two AIO exhaust fans at the top.
 
how would you go about doing that to reduce the cpu temps?
you would look up how to reduce core voltage through the BIOS.
using the Corsair 500D case
Standard or Airflow version?
3 fronts fans and two AIO exhaust
definitely want to add rear exhaust, supports 120mm.
this will help with GPU, VRM and other temps.

and is your fan hub connected to a motherboard 4pin PWM header?
if you aren't sure; open up the back panel and follow the hub's cables, one would be going into the motherboard.
 
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you would look up how to reduce core voltage through the BIOS.

Standard or Airflow version?

definitely want to add rear exhaust, supports 120mm.
this will help with GPU, VRM and other temps.

and is your fan hub connected to a motherboard 4pin PWM header?
if you aren't sure; open up the back panel and follow the hub's cables, one would be going into the motherboard.

I am using this version https://www.corsair.com/ca/en/Categ...RGB-SE-Premium-Mid-Tower-Case/p/CC-9011139-WW

Yeah I have a Noctua 120mm PWM fan coming by tonight. The PC has a commandor core however I was thinking since I already have a Noctua 120mm fan plugged into CHA_ FAN 1 header on my mobo, with this one coming tonight I will use the splitter cable that comes with the fan to use both on that header instead of going into the hub.
 
i try to keep my fans' connection separated by location;
front 3x connected to a hub for synchronizing speeds,
bottom to a SYS_FAN header,
rear to a separate SYS_FAN header
so their RPMs can be controlled separately.

this way those intended for cooling the GPU can have it's curve based on GPU temperature,
other intakes and exhaust can be separately manually controlled with different RPMs depending on the scenario.
i keep my individual rear exhaust slightly higher than my 3x front intakes because it has a bit more work to do on it's own.
using splitters & hubs can limit their individual options.
I have a Noctua 120mm PWM fan coming by tonight. The PC has a commandor core however I was thinking since I already have a Noctua 120mm fan plugged into CHA_ FAN 1 header...
3 fronts fans and two AIO exhaust
with the included 3x front intakes
and the AIO in the top,
where is this Noctua installed that you already have?

if it's on the PSU shroud that doesn't seem to offer much for cool air intake so it may be wasted there, if so.
 
i try to keep my fans' connection separated by location;
front 3x connected to a hub for synchronizing speeds,
bottom to a SYS_FAN header,
rear to a separate SYS_FAN header
so their RPMs can be controlled separately.

this way those intended for cooling the GPU can have it's curve based on GPU temperature,
other intakes and exhaust can be separately manually controlled with different RPMs depending on the scenario.
i keep my individual rear exhaust slightly higher than my 3x front intakes because it has a bit more work to do on it's own.
using splitters & hubs can limit their individual options.

with the included 3x front intakes
and the AIO in the top,
where is this Noctua installed that you already have?

if it's on the PSU shroud that doesn't seem to offer much for cool air intake so it may be wasted there, if so.

The Noctua I already have running is on the GPU backplate exhausting air from the memory area.

I know I am asking a lot of you lately but is it possible if you could direct me to the right place/guide to reduce the temp of my 5950x?
 
I know I am asking a lot of you lately but is it possible if you could direct me to the right place/guide to reduce the temp of my 5950x?
you'll just have to google the motherboard and hope someone has posted a guide for manually optimizing the BIOS.

or you can just look up the best options for voltage for that CPU and enter them in.
i have no idea what motherboard you're using so can't tell you what exact menus the CPU voltage will be listed under.
just browse through it and read all the options.