A sign of a failing AIO cooler?

[Valantar]

Yes I know that. I was just suggesting the CPU_OPT header in case the board starts it differently from CPU_FAN header after waking from sleep mode. I also suggested to check the control mode (DC, PWM, Auto).

I mentioned that that had been suggested above, sorry if that wasn't clear In my experience CPU_OPT typically means a second CPU fan header that is (or at least can be) controlled together with CPU_FAN to make it easier to run dual fan coolers with both fans matched, and that many boards make this also work as/be labeled as the AIO_PMP header with some extra current handling capability. Though I've seen dedicated AIO_PMP headers too, in which case they have had very limited control options (no curves, DC mode only etc.).

 

[EarthDog]

nope guys, the board has hybrid connectors.
doesnt matter if pump or fan, or if pwm or dc, if 3 or 4 pins..

Nobody suggested otherwise, right? What's your point here?

My PC boots plenty quickly, but opening Firefox with its ~30 tabs, Discord, whatever Word documents I'm currently working on and everything else that runs in the background? That's the real annoyance of rebooting. With sleep you can get right back to where you were

Sure. Continuing work is one thing...so you can leave what's up there... but I have to say I shut down wherever possible. Especially considering Intel sometimes has issues with sleep states and recovering from them. Only my laptop sleeps. The desktop is on or off.

EDIT: I just leave my PC on when I'm working... I don't have to wait the 2-3 seconds to get back to it from sleep... I just shake the mouse and VOILA!
If I'm worried about the pennies /day it costs to do leave my PC at idle as opposed to sleep, I'd imagine I'd have much bigger problems to worry about (well aware money isn't everything here, just making a point).

 

[Zach_01]

I mentioned that that had been suggested above, sorry if that wasn't clear In my experience CPU_OPT typically means a second CPU fan header that is (or at least can be) controlled together with CPU_FAN to make it easier to run dual fan coolers with both fans matched, and that many boards make this also work as/be labeled as the AIO_PMP header with some extra current handling capability. Though I've seen dedicated AIO_PMP headers too, in which case they have had very limited control options (no curves, DC mode only etc.).

No worries! I wasn’t taking anything wrong or negative. I’m no expert here and I certainly don’t have experience with pumps other than my AIO’s which is not even connected/powered to/from the board. It’s straight to PSU with the fans also, and iCUE does all the control (auto profiles or custom curves).
I was just copying what manual says about the headers and maybe that would change/fix the issue with that extra capabilities CPU_OPT may have.

 

[freeagent]

CPU_OPT is a slower speed header. For me, every time I use it that fan will run slower than the CPU fan. Works good for push/pull though.

 

[trparky]

I'll have to check which connector my pump is plugged into, it's been some time since I built this system and I'd have to take the system down to check it.

 

[Waldorf]

@Valantar
because i've seen more ppl with trouble (using sleep/hyber on desktops) vs not.
outside that it saves some energy/money, is greener, and for ppl without a UPS a lot safer (bricked ssd).


@Zach_01
with the newer hybrid ports, there is no difference anymore.
IF there was one (for "older" boards), it was the fact that the OPT port would run at full speed, no matter any other settings for fans (temp controlled/fan stop etc).
on hybrid ports, output/control are identical incl _OPT (which can now be throttled as well), so it wont matter.