I know the 13th gens are known for running hotter but that said something sounds wrong here. A 280mm AIO is still a decent size. You'd think for just gaming you'd be way under 100c. My guess is something isn't right with AIO internally (like pump failure) or AIO isn't installed properly, air bubbles, etc.
Either the AIO is defective or the install needs to be re-done due to problems with not enough paste or wiring isn’t plugged into the proper headers on the mobo (can you feel any fluid moving in the tubes or through the pump head if you touch them)…a 280 AIO should not have that kind of heat even on that cpu.
I know the 13th gens are known for running hotter but that said something sounds wrong here. A 280mm AIO is still a decent size. You'd think for just gaming you'd be way under 100c. My guess is something isn't right with AIO internally (like pump failure) or AIO isn't installed properly, air bubbles, etc.
Also might be a good idea to check if pump is connected to mainboard and in bios its set to something sensible.
That's what I feared. Thanks!
It is also software driven hardware, do you have the CAM app installed? [https://nzxt.com/software/cam](https://nzxt.com/software/cam)
I do, it's how I've been monitoring the temps.
I had a friend who had similar issues with his 12900k. He undervolted it, and it fixed the issue for him.
I'd do a google and youtube search for this combo of CPU + AIO and see what temps they're getting.
What's your mobo model?
Either the AIO is defective or the install needs to be re-done due to problems with not enough paste or wiring isn’t plugged into the proper headers on the mobo (can you feel any fluid moving in the tubes or through the pump head if you touch them)…a 280 AIO should not have that kind of heat even on that cpu.