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- Motherboard
- Asrock Z690 extreme
- CPU
- i7-12700K
- Graphics
- RX 580
Even the Asus ProArt Z690-Creator has this new BIOS available. Will upgrade both systems shortly.Updated Asus ROG Strix Z690-i to BIOS Version 2004 without any issues.
ARCTIC Reports Potential Defect - ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III use an ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II in my Gigabyte Z690 Aero G build. ARCTIC has just identified a manufacturing defect in some of their ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II coolers made between May 2021 and March 2022. The gasket between the copper cooling plate and the head assembly could, over a period of time, degrade and cause "gunk" to form within the system. This could degrade the cooling capabilities of the cooler.
For details, and to determine if you purchased an affected unit, go to their web site and enter the model you purchased during the May 2021 - March 2022 time period.
If your unit contains a bad gasket, they will provide a free kit to use to replace the gasket.
My ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II, purchased in January 2022, is involved and I will be receiving a repair kit.
I hope this helps others who may have used one of these coolers.
My gasket and cold plate replacement kit arrived last week and just got it installed. The supplied thermal paste removal cloth worked like magic. It must have been soaked with something other than rubbing alcohol (had a very different odor).Thanks for letting us know! Mine was affected too; just filled out the form.
Mine arrived last week as well, hoping to tackle that today. Also, I did install BIOS 2004 and all seems to be fine. I am still facing an occasional hang with the launch of the latest FireFox. This started with last BIOS version and MacOS 12.5.1. Unsure of the cause of this.My gasket and cold plate replacement kit arrived last week and just got it installed. The supplied thermal paste removal cloth worked like magic. It must have been soaked with something other than rubbing alcohol (had a very different odor).
I applied the supplied Arctic MX-5 thermal paste and everything is working well. CPU temps are currently hovering around 82F or 28C.
This requires full removal of the AIO cooler from the chassis. Good thing I didn’t take any shortcuts because some coolant spilled when the copper plate was unscrewed. After replacing the gasket I added a few drops of the supplied coolant and used a microfiber cloth to wipe the spill. And finally, when the new copper plate was attached, I used a hair dryer (lowest heat setting, but high fan speed) to blow away any remaining traces of liquid.Mine arrived last week as well, hoping to tackle that today. Also, I did install BIOS 2004 and all seems to be fine.
Firefox is working normally for me, but perhaps the occasional hang you’re experiencing is coming from certain websites? Or certain browser extensions?I am still facing an occasional hang with the launch of the latest FireFox. This started with last BIOS version and MacOS 12.5.1. Unsure of the cause of this.
I was so impressed by the thermal paste wipe that I ordered a 20-pack from Amazon.I have the Liquid Freezer II 360 and have applied too for this replacement. Gamers Nexus tutorial made it look very easy. In stead of rubbing alcohol for removing thermal paste you can use these. Super easy to clean the cpu with.View attachment 554909
Hello Casey,The BCM94360NG can replace the on-board Intel WiFi/BT module. Many of us, including myself, have done this as you can see in Post 1.
Yes, that should work. It doesn’t appear to be from Fenvi, but uses the same Broadcom module.
yeah, I'd like to find the Fenvi original module but I had no luck in finding it in Europe and NewEgg does not deliver here...Yes, that should work. It doesn’t appear to be from Fenvi, but uses the same Broadcom module.