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  "path": "/threads/replacing-failed-aio-air-cooler-help-for-i9-10900k-build.2634041/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-16T08:45:23.000Z",
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  "textContent": "You may have seen the thread I opened about this, I've been troubleshooting across several forums for a while now, and I want to thank everyone who helped along the way. Your input was invaluable in diagnosing the root cause.\nMy Corsair H150 RGB 360mm AIO has failed after 3 years, exhaust air stays at ambient during load, pump reads 3000+ RPM but heat never reaches the radiator. Done with liquid cooling. Looking for an air cooler replacement.\n**System:** ​\n\n  * CPU: i9-10900K (LGA1200), power limits set to PL1 200W / PL2 250W​\n\n  * Motherboard: MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X (large VRM heatsinks)​\n\n  * Case: MSI MPG Sekira 500G, **170mm CPU cooler height limit** ​\n\n  * RAM: HyperX Fury RGB DDR4, 2×16GB, **~41mm tall** ​\n\n\n\n\n**Measured clearances:** ​\n\n  * VRM heatsink to leftmost RAM slot: **120mm** ​\n\n  * VRM heatsink + RAM combined footprint: **~40mm** ​\n\n  * Max cooler height: **170mm** firm limit​\n\n\n...\n\nRead more",
  "title": "Replacing Failed AIO, Air Cooler Help for i9-10900K Build"
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