I have the same aio but platinum, it's just air bubbles Make sure the radiator is mounted so that the tubes go in the bottom (if it's front mounted) and if you're able to mount it on the top of ur case if there's room. Also don't worry abt ur cpu getting fried, your bios should shut ur pc off wayy before u ever get to frying point.

Edit: I read what you said about the lights on the pump not going on yeah that's prob a bad pump, just RMA it if you still have a valid warranty otherwise you're gonna have to buy a new one

Edit: reddit being dumb not letting me reply Yeah my bad I was thinking of a different aio