Your DeepCool AIO has malfunctioned and blown up.
Your DeepCool AIO has malfunctioned and blown up.
Yes it actually just happend. After somewhat collecting myself from the worst panic attack i've ever had i decided to make this post since i thought this would never happen. So let me begin, about a week ago i had noticed that under heavy load my aio started makeing some bubbling sounds wich concerned me but i've previously talked to 2 of my buddies who had the same issue but i think they never actually had any other problems than sound to this day. I however was concerned enough that i went and ordered myself a scythe fuma rev.2 B earlier this week. Even tho i was hesetant to stress my cpu for the time being i simply limited it to 3.7ghz and 1volts when a buddy of mine asked to play some dayZ... well it seemed fine until suddenly my pc had shut off, about 5-10 seconds later i suddenly just heard a pop and boiling sound and water shooting out under the cpu aio head, i immidietly turned off the power strip my pc was connected to and unplugged the power strip from the wall... well and then i had a massive panicattack. However now i have take my pc completly appart and water seems to have pretty much gotten everywhere from the gpu down to the psu, now i know that liquid coolers (AIOs) dont usually have nomal water in them but nowhere on the box of the aio says it what is actually used. i also now took the whole pc apart and layed all the components out to somewhat dry out even though i belive that that it wont just by air since the stuff didnt seem to dry off even after wiping it with a paper towel. So what the hell do i do now? wait and try for it to dry and see if it still works? how long would that take to fully dry? the worst part is that i'm inbetween jobs and i even had to second guess ordering that new cooler so i dont at all have the money to just buy a new pc. Sorry if this is in the wrong thread and doesnt make sense or something i still am quite a mess tbh. heres my components- CPU : AMD ryzen 5600x GPU: Gigabyte Rtx 3080 gaming OC 10gb RAM: 32gb gskill tridentz rgb MOBO: Asrock B550 extreme 4 SSD: samsung evo m.2 1tb HDD: Seagate barracuda 4tb CASE: coolermaster nr600 PSU: thermaltake toguhpower gf1 850 watt and well.... AIO: Deepcool castle 240 rgb v2.
It only made a loud noise, no explosion or leak was reported.
Using isopropyl alcohol is a common way to remove water. A high concentration, around 99%, works best.
It seems like you're wondering if there are any visible signs of damage, especially burns or shorts, on the mobile device. You're checking the main screen and not sure about the GPU.
Was the remaining system intact during operation? Did any issues arise while it was running?
If I were you, I’d just let it sit for a month or two. I’d be super cautious and might file a complaint with the water cooling company. Then I’d probably ask for some free help.
The sole additive for AIO coolers is anti-microbial to stop buildup. I suggest using rubbing alcohol and wiping surfaces with a paper towel that absorbed water. This removes moisture and any remaining contaminants, helping prevent rust on your parts. Regarding power connections, it’s not advisable to open and clean them. You might want to switch to a replacement temporarily so it can dry. Most other components are probably safe, as PCBs in computers are usually laminated or have protective layers against basic wear. It’s wise to disconnect the PC from power right away; you’re likely spared most damage.
That’s helpful to know, I’ll need to use something around 99% alcohol. For the PSU I didn’t plan to open it either—just too nervous, but I have an older 650W PSU somewhere and think I can try it if the motherboard and CPU still function after cleaning and drying. I doubt there are enough connectors for a 3080, though.