Predator 360

DRSEire · 7 Dec 2016 at 10:04

Hi lads.
I have my predator 360 the past 3 weeks and it's been great cooling a 6700k and Titan xp.2 days ago I noticed a change in sound from the pump.Yesterday I noticed a fluid leak under the rad.Thank god I had it front mounted.Now my temps have risen by 20 degrees under load cpu and gpu.Pump still doesn't sound right.Is there anything I can do or will I have to bite the bullet an RMA?Video linked below.
Thanks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKrRM-VDrFY

MrMD · 7 Dec 2016 at 11:28

Deffo RMA it,seen a few people recently post about having the exact same issues with a leak/gurgling sound.

DRSEire · 7 Dec 2016 at 12:32

MrMD said:
Deffo RMA it,seen a few people recently post about having the exact same issues with a leak/gurgling sound.

Thank you very much.That puts my mind at rest.

Loxa · 7 Dec 2016 at 13:37

Only thing that puts me off the Ek Predator line is all these leak horror stories, even with the new revision.

DRSEire · 7 Dec 2016 at 14:20

Loxa said:
Only thing that puts me off the Ek Predator line is all these leak horror stories, even with the new revision.

I agree it's not a good thing.Was lucky I had the rad in front.

doodah · 8 Dec 2016 at 13:11

Please tell me they're not becoming the new Raijintek? Thanks for the tip regarding front mounting

DRSEire · 8 Dec 2016 at 14:06

doodah said:
Please tell me they're not becoming the new Raijintek? Thanks for the tip regarding front mounting

No problem I was a lucky man

They are going to ship a replacement to me and collect the faulty item so not all bad.Lucky I have a spare pc here as the other is down now.Trying to play watchdogs 2 with a 1080 on the pg348q is not great.I miss my titan

doodah · 8 Dec 2016 at 14:10

If that's not a first world problem, I don't know what is

Good luck with the replacement.

DRSEire · 8 Dec 2016 at 14:12

doodah said:
If that's not a first world problem, I don't know what is

Good luck with the replacement.

Ha

The 1080 pc is not mine but will keep me afloat for now

Thanks

Rap1D · 8 Dec 2016 at 17:41

My 280 started leaking at the weekend as well, same place. Also the block for the titan leaks as well from one of the fittings. Again lucky no fluid on any components. Did my RMA via OCUK so waiting on testing and so on......
I have a spare AIO for the CPU and just put the blower back on the titan :cool:

DRSEire · 8 Dec 2016 at 18:15

Rap1D said:
My 280 started leaking at the weekend as well, same place. Also the block for the titan leaks as well from one of the fittings. Again lucky no fluid on any components. Did my RMA via OCUK so waiting on testing and so on......
I have a spare AIO for the CPU and just put the blower back on the titan

I taught EK fixed all these leaks with the latest rev.Hopefully the next one is leak free

Well done on putting that cooler back on.I didn't fancy it myself.

Loxa · 8 Dec 2016 at 18:35

The new revision still leaks? Jesus... Well now looking in to buying one aint so pretty.

DRSEire · 8 Dec 2016 at 19:01

Loxa said:
The new revision still leaks? Jesus... Well now looking in to buying one aint so pretty.

Nope.But then again the only alternative for the titan atm is custom loop and that takes a bit of dedication.I will some day but not now attitude here from me

Titan stock cooler is terrible so I had to do something.Results with the ek were great for around 3 weeks

Rap1D · 8 Dec 2016 at 19:06

DRSEire said:
I taught EK fixed all these leaks with the latest rev.Hopefully the next one is leak freeWell done on putting that cooler back on.I didn't fancy it myself.

Seems not quite a few posts on other forums about it. Cooler is pretty easy to re install and had to strip the water block off anyway for the RMA. Pretty disappointed and it does look like this is still a big issue. Will be interesting how the replacement units fair.

DRSEire · 8 Dec 2016 at 19:10

Rap1D said:
Seems not quite a few posts on other forums about it. Cooler is pretty easy to re install and had to strip the water block off anyway for the RMA. Pretty disappointed and it does look like this is still a big issue. Will be interesting how the replacement units fair.

Jesus I honestly taught this was in the past with the new rev.I'll give this a run cautiously and if anything pops up will be hunting the refund.Couldn't be having that mate.

Rap1D · 8 Dec 2016 at 19:19

Agreed one more shot then refund

faxfan · 8 Dec 2016 at 20:39

A vote for the 360 here, not a had problem cooling CPU and two 1080's like a charm.

DRSEire · 8 Dec 2016 at 20:51

faxfan said:
A vote for the 360 here, not a had problem cooling CPU and two 1080's like a charm.

Great to hear a good report.Hopefully the next one is on the money.

Have you been using yours long?When mine worked I didn't know it was there which was perfect.

vapor matt · 8 Dec 2016 at 21:15

Another vote for the 360 and 280, had no issues at all with mine. I even changed the 280 to a titan only loop. removed the CPU block, replaced the tubing with the original black tubing with out the quick disconnect fitting and refilled it. I did check all fittings before installation though on both 360 and 280 no leaks so far. very pleased with both 360 and 280.

360 cpu only

280 titan XP only

DRSEire · 8 Dec 2016 at 21:37

vapor matt said:
Another vote for the 360 and 280, had no issues at all with mine. I even changed the 280 to a titan only loop. removed the CPU block, replaced the tubing with the original black tubing with out the quick disconnect fitting and refilled it. I did check all fittings before installation though on both 360 and 280 no leaks so far. very pleased with both 360 and 280.

360 cpu only

280 titan XP only

Excellent thanks.