Check if your AIO cooler is still intact. If it looks damaged, you might have harmed it.
Check if your AIO cooler is still intact. If it looks damaged, you might have harmed it.
I bought a used Corsair h110i and noticed the radiator was dusty. I rinsed it with water and then used a hair dryer to blow out any moisture. Water entered the CPU contact point where the thermal paste was applied, leaving a black stain. I think this might be due to oxidation, though I'm not sure. Could this affect the cooling performance?
I also checked some of the radiator fins and found they seem damaged. Is this normal? I tried using a hair dryer to dry the radiator for five minutes, then left it on a bed sheet for about six hours. It still had a lot of water left after that time. I expected it to evaporate, but it seems unusual. Is this normal or could it indicate a leak?
Please see the picture here: http://imgur.com/a/6EboY. Thanks.
Yes, all by itself, just managed to supply 12vdc to the pump. If that's not possible, mount the pump only on the processor while keeping the radiator outside the case. That small hole in the radiator is quite noticeable. There are very thin tubes in the middle, which can easily get damaged.
Stains can be removed using car polish. Damage to the radiator isn't an issue if the water pipes are intact, but it becomes a problem otherwise. Check for leaks by connecting power to the pump outside the case. Avoid installing it in that form, as any water could harm the rest of the computer.
CountMike provided advice on checking for leaks by connecting power to the pump outside the case. He emphasized avoiding certain installation shapes to prevent water damage and asked about running the processor without proper setup, wondering if it would cause overheating. He also inquired whether it's possible to operate the cooler independently.
Yes, all by itself, just managed to supply 12vdc to the pump. If that's not possible, mount the pump only on the processor while keeping the radiator outside the case. That small hole in the radiator is quite noticeable. There are very thin tubes in the middle, which can easily get damaged.
Yeah, I agree. Just run it outside your rig for a while. If anything there may be no leak yet, but could have weakened it enough to burst the pipe after some pressure is in it.
You could always try to get an opinion from a corsair rep too. they can probably judge a little better since they would know the exact regions of the channels and what not. Just a thought. (they'll obviously suggest getting a new one in the long run)
Hi, thank you for your message. I've attempted to operate the pump outside the case for 8 hours with a paper towel underneath. It appears there is no leak, since there is no stain on the paper (I assume the liquid won't leave a mark?). However, because of my own carelessness, I accidentally scratched the radiator while moving it (it was placed on top of the case and nearly fell), so I had to replace another fin. 😕
I think I'll run a leak test for another night.
By the way, is it safe to turn the water block 180 degrees? The tube is currently bent in a way that makes installation easier from the top, but it's very difficult to install the radiator from the front (the tube is now facing the left side of the case with the radiator on the right).
Thanks again.
Yes, you can adjust water block in any direction it suits, but aim to keep hoses as straight as possible without creating kinks or tight bends.