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How to know an AIO gone bad?

How to know an AIO gone bad?

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FuseTey2
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10-20-2021, 04:45 AM
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Recently, a colleague reached out to me for help diagnosing his PC. I assisted him during the setup process back in 2022. His system includes an Intel Core i7 12700K, ASUS Z690 TUF Gaming motherboard, DDR4 memory (Skill TridentZ), and several cooling components. The CPU is currently at 70°C during idle in UEFI, which is within normal limits. After a recent repaste, the temperature dropped to 65°C. I also informed him about enabling the Intel limit feature, which slightly reduced the idle temperature. Today, I visited to verify everything. I reinserted and repasted the components, but the temperature remained at 65°C in UEFI. I recall the original build had a cooler running between 33-40°C due to the AC in his room. The decision was to switch to a more reliable air cooler (AK620) and add a contact frame, which lowered idle temps from 65°C to 45°C. I suspect the AIO unit may have failed before removal, as he still heard it running with a gurgling sound. After removing it, shaking the radiator produced an unusual noise—like a half-empty water bottle. Was my assessment accurate? My build is widely known for using reliable air coolers, and some guidance from YouTube channels like JayzTwoCent helped clarify things.
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FuseTey2
10-20-2021, 04:45 AM #1

Recently, a colleague reached out to me for help diagnosing his PC. I assisted him during the setup process back in 2022. His system includes an Intel Core i7 12700K, ASUS Z690 TUF Gaming motherboard, DDR4 memory (Skill TridentZ), and several cooling components. The CPU is currently at 70°C during idle in UEFI, which is within normal limits. After a recent repaste, the temperature dropped to 65°C. I also informed him about enabling the Intel limit feature, which slightly reduced the idle temperature. Today, I visited to verify everything. I reinserted and repasted the components, but the temperature remained at 65°C in UEFI. I recall the original build had a cooler running between 33-40°C due to the AC in his room. The decision was to switch to a more reliable air cooler (AK620) and add a contact frame, which lowered idle temps from 65°C to 45°C. I suspect the AIO unit may have failed before removal, as he still heard it running with a gurgling sound. After removing it, shaking the radiator produced an unusual noise—like a half-empty water bottle. Was my assessment accurate? My build is widely known for using reliable air coolers, and some guidance from YouTube channels like JayzTwoCent helped clarify things.

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srope
Member
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10-21-2021, 06:08 PM
#2
Aio's aren't completely sealed and frequently don't reach full capacity. The hoses may release moisture very gradually, yet over time this buildup can restrict flow. Additionally, the pump operates above the required pressure, meaning it still functions but there isn't sufficient liquid present.
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srope
10-21-2021, 06:08 PM #2

Aio's aren't completely sealed and frequently don't reach full capacity. The hoses may release moisture very gradually, yet over time this buildup can restrict flow. Additionally, the pump operates above the required pressure, meaning it still functions but there isn't sufficient liquid present.

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xXDinklemanXx
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10-21-2021, 06:59 PM
#3
Yeah I know AIO isn't fully 100% filled, there's probably 10-20% unfilled because it's impossible, unless you have one of those rare AIO with a refillable port.
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xXDinklemanXx
10-21-2021, 06:59 PM #3

Yeah I know AIO isn't fully 100% filled, there's probably 10-20% unfilled because it's impossible, unless you have one of those rare AIO with a refillable port.

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ZockerBuddieYT
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11-05-2021, 10:40 PM
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Additionally, in recent times several models have faced corrosion problems, rubber degradation, o-ring failures, and biological growth such as fungus inside the loop. If your friends experienced these issues, it would clearly illustrate why the device malfunctioned.
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ZockerBuddieYT
11-05-2021, 10:40 PM #4

Additionally, in recent times several models have faced corrosion problems, rubber degradation, o-ring failures, and biological growth such as fungus inside the loop. If your friends experienced these issues, it would clearly illustrate why the device malfunctioned.

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ToxicDaniel
Member
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11-06-2021, 12:24 AM
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That's why I thought, though, I think my diagnosis was right, it's already faulty--lack of liquid. So far, TH360 isn't under issue like those Arctic or some other AIO (which I can't remember from GN).
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ToxicDaniel
11-06-2021, 12:24 AM #5

That's why I thought, though, I think my diagnosis was right, it's already faulty--lack of liquid. So far, TH360 isn't under issue like those Arctic or some other AIO (which I can't remember from GN).

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TheShameful
Junior Member
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11-06-2021, 12:53 AM
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Deepcool, msi, and others tried many times but nothing worked well. Arctic was the only one that handled it effectively.
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TheShameful
11-06-2021, 12:53 AM #6

Deepcool, msi, and others tried many times but nothing worked well. Arctic was the only one that handled it effectively.