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You probably damaged your Threadripper motherboard from a water spill during cooling.

You probably damaged your Threadripper motherboard from a water spill during cooling.

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Libxcoleman123
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10-08-2023, 04:03 PM
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I experienced a substantial coolant spill during setup of my new Threadripper PC. The leak was concentrated in the RAM slot and persisted for about 20 to 30 seconds while the system was powered up. Initially, I rushed through cleaning the tubing with alcohol and allowed it to dry thoroughly before attempting to power on. Despite using a single stick and following the recommended installation sequence, the issue persisted. I also thought about updating the BIOS, but the flashing LED didn’t appear during the process—no indication of a successful update. The motherboard is a Gigabyte Trx50 Aero model, and based on my observations, it seems to be malfunctioning. I’m concerned that both the CPU and RAM might be dead. I’m seeking advice on how to verify component health before powering on again, since I don’t have another system to test each part. This situation serves as a cautionary note about overconfidence in future builds.
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10-08-2023, 04:03 PM #1

I experienced a substantial coolant spill during setup of my new Threadripper PC. The leak was concentrated in the RAM slot and persisted for about 20 to 30 seconds while the system was powered up. Initially, I rushed through cleaning the tubing with alcohol and allowed it to dry thoroughly before attempting to power on. Despite using a single stick and following the recommended installation sequence, the issue persisted. I also thought about updating the BIOS, but the flashing LED didn’t appear during the process—no indication of a successful update. The motherboard is a Gigabyte Trx50 Aero model, and based on my observations, it seems to be malfunctioning. I’m concerned that both the CPU and RAM might be dead. I’m seeking advice on how to verify component health before powering on again, since I don’t have another system to test each part. This situation serves as a cautionary note about overconfidence in future builds.

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10-09-2023, 12:37 AM
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Do you have an idea about whether someone nearby might have a PC you could use to check your CPU and RAM?
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10-09-2023, 12:37 AM #2

Do you have an idea about whether someone nearby might have a PC you could use to check your CPU and RAM?

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10-09-2023, 01:00 AM
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The problem involves aspects beyond typical consumer use, meaning existing data from other systems won't apply for testing.
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10-09-2023, 01:00 AM #3

The problem involves aspects beyond typical consumer use, meaning existing data from other systems won't apply for testing.

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10-13-2023, 04:46 PM
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I think I'll soak everything in a lot of isopropyl alcohol and hope for the best.
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10-13-2023, 04:46 PM #4

I think I'll soak everything in a lot of isopropyl alcohol and hope for the best.

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10-13-2023, 05:06 PM
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Worked on the ram using isopropyl alcohol three times due to significant coolant leftovers. The CPU performed well, though the other component might still need additional cleaning. The process is slow, which adds to the stress, but it’s typical for these tasks. System runs smoothly and stably.
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10-13-2023, 05:06 PM #5

Worked on the ram using isopropyl alcohol three times due to significant coolant leftovers. The CPU performed well, though the other component might still need additional cleaning. The process is slow, which adds to the stress, but it’s typical for these tasks. System runs smoothly and stably.

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