Zalman Reserator 3 MAX CPU block makes a clicky noise

[The Reaper1]

Hey, I got a Zalman reserator 3 MAX the other day but everytime I plug in the CPU block it makes this really loud clicky noise and I dont know what it is. Any suggestions?

 

[lewisaro1]

is the click constant? try stopping the fan and see if it persists

 

[The Reaper1]

Yes the clicky noise is constant from as soon as i plug it in and i tried stopping the fan but the click stays the same.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Whereabouts does said clicky noise happen to be?
Moto

 

[The Reaper1]

It comes from the CPU block. which is also where the pump is.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Try lifting the Pc whilst running and rotate as much as possible, might be a loose object caught up, might be an air bubble in the 'wrong' place, if a little manipulation doesnt sort it then contact the manf for an rma 🙂
Moto

 

[The Reaper1]

Thats for the solution ill have to play with it next time i turn my PC off. And i also bought it second hand.(regretable now)

 

[killer pc g15]

It could be an air bubble in the pump.. try laying the pc down

 

[Motopsychojdn]

No, you rotate the pc whilst its on and running, that way the pump can push out anything if it is caught or airbubbles if its that
Moto

 

[The Reaper1]

i have rotating the cooler for about 5 minutes and the "click" is very irregular changing speed of "click" and vibration and changing noises/sounds, it never went away. i had it running for a little longer afterwards and the cold plate was warm to the touch. And it made me think its not pumping water at all.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

I'd go for theres something interfering with the impeller then, the block assenbly will get warm in use as its next to the Cpu and has a running pump in it but I'd contact the Zalman, explain your issue to customer services and see if they will kindly replace/repair for you, if you are nice and pleasant they should perform it either free or for postage costs, and remember to say thank you hehe
Moto

 

[The Reaper1]

Thanks for the advice ill email zalman support later. And i was running the cooler out of the computer, i wanted to know the problem before using it

 

[The Reaper1]

Should I take the CPU block apart and try and see whats wrong inside or just throw it away?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

If youre going to throw it you may as well take it apart and have a looksie, maybe you'll find whatever it is causing the problem and be able to fix it, and you'll have a bit of fun doing it too
Moto

 

[The Reaper1]

thanks, when i take it apart all the liquid will come out right? and am i able to refill it if the problem is fixed?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Yes the liquid will come out so best to split the loop over a sink or bath, and if you buy a small Tee junction from a plumbers store then you will be able to refill it and once you block that line off you will be able to use it, assuming you find and fix the clicking problem of course 🙂
google T lines to see what I mean
Moto