Question 1

do you need to fill it with water yourself or does it come pre-filled? if you have to fill it is tap water fine or should i filter it or something?

Accepted Answer

These are closed loop radiator systems. You don't need to add any liquids.

Question 2

How is the stock thermal paste? Trustworthy?

Accepted Answer

Hello there, Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question. The stock thermal paste would be more than capable of be used with this CPU cooler and applying aftermarket thermal paste may or may not provide better thermal performance. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly for possible assistance and more information. Their contact information can be found under the 'Warranty & Returns' tab and will be listed below. Website: https://www.corsair.com/ww/en/ Support Phone: 1-510-657-8747 Support Website: https://help.corsair.com/hc/en-us Thank you, Newegg Support

Question 3

will this work with  3rd gen ryzen 5?

Accepted Answer

As for socket fit yes, as for thermals I would see what kind of fin density the TDP of the 3rd Gen requires for most it should work just not sure on anything over 8 cores. I have it on the 1700X if that is a guide to go by.

Question 4

Is this RGB function?

Accepted Answer

This does not have any RGB functions.
The corsair logo is black and white

Question 5

Can you turn off the light?

Accepted Answer

I think you could set the led to black which would effectively be off in the Corsair utility engine aka CUE. I’m not near my computer to check for sure but maybe someone can heat me to it

Question 6

Will this be able to cool the 8th gen intel core i7 processor?

Accepted Answer

I'm running 8th gen i7 6 core only at 3.7 ghz and it runs flawlessly.   It's housed in an Antec 900.

Question 7

My motherboard has a 4 pin cpu fan header, and a 4 pin pump connector. Will this work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, one of the connectors is a 4-pin and one is a 3-pin. You can simply align the 3-pin like you would a 4-pin, leaving out the furthest pin away from the plastic part used to line up the connectors.
(The headers on my mobo are also 4 and 4 and this works great in my build)

Question 8

How long is the tubing?

Accepted Answer

Hello will shourds,

Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question.

Sadly, we are not able to find out how long the tubing is since the item is sealed in our warehouse and we are not able to open the item without voiding to warranty. However, I have this one myself and it is long enough for you to use it.

Thank you, 
Newegg Support

Question 9

Is the tubing on this new one as stiff as the older model?

Accepted Answer

No. And it's something i hated in the old model. The new model is a rubber very flexible.

Question 10

Will this cpu cooler system work with an I5 socket LGA1156 ?

Accepted Answer

According to Corsair's website it will fit the LGA1156 socket.

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