Buyers Beware! Swiftech H20 120 - Leaking to Hell and Back!

MikeTimbers said:
Not the first, I'm sure I've seen someone else on here with the same issue.
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Really?

Well thats slightly better in a way. At least I now know others have had issues, so Swiftech aren't going to think "Well thats a first, it's never happened before"
 
I use ordinary meths to clean equipment (The purple stuff). Use it on CPU's mainboards etc. Not recommended for rubber but you don't have a rubber PC. Drys in a few minutes and non conductive

Works fine, best ever was a customer that had a new VCR, back when a front loader cost £400. He heard a squeak so opened the flap and squirted it full of WD40 ......

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jamieufc said:
feel for you mate !
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Cheers :(

uvmain said:
Hovis? ;)

unlucky nb, now I keep glancing at my rig in case it's leaking all over the place :/
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Yeah I'm sure Swiftech/OcUK would appreciate a picture of me standing next to a leaky pump with a loaf of bread on my head.

"Dear Swiftech OcUK,
My pump is leaking, please fix it.
Please find the enclosed pictures, the bread is to prove that its me."

They'll think I'm mad!
 
If anyone who thinks they may have spotted this elsewhere (or even here) could please direct me with a few links, it would be really appreciated.

A quick google reveals only website reviews.
 
Now there's why you don't want to be using UV reactive liquid! :D

Anyhow, clean it up with some isopropyl alcohol or similar and it should be fine. But I don't understand where the leak is coming from. Probably it's not a malfunction, am I right?
 
Im shocked people advised cleaning the mobo in soapy water!

Never put water of any kind near a PCB. Get some electrical contact cleaner or PCB cleaner if you can. Basically a quick drying cleaner that leave no residue.
 
Shouldn't he leave it as it is until the Retailer or Swiftech have seen the evidence ?

*EDIT* just noticed others have already said that.
 
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mr_x_plosion said:
Im shocked people advised cleaning the mobo in soapy water!

Never put water of any kind near a PCB. Get some electrical contact cleaner or PCB cleaner if you can. Basically a quick drying cleaner that leave no residue.
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Thats WHY said to RINSE well, did it for 15 years never broke any PCB's.

You really dont know much if you dont know many firms wash PCB's in water/mild soap solution then rinse 100% then dry 100%.

BTW, you unpower them before adding water :rolleyes:
 
Id assume swiftech would have to be responsible as it is their product. I think the idea of a pump being in the block is a bad idea, seems if the pump goes wonky it just keeps building preassure untill leaks occur.

Ive a 220 compact here and now i think i'll just flog it :eek:
 
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MikeTimbers said:
Done
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Very interesting read, cheers.

Gerard said:
Id assume swiftech would have to be responsible as it is their product. I think the idea of a pump being in the block is a bad idea, seems if the pump goes wonky it just keeps building preassure untill leaks occur.

Ive a 220 compact here and now i think i'll just flog it :eek:
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Can't comment about the 220 mate, but you've pretty much hit the nail on the head there about the pressure getting too much (that's what I'm presuming has happened anyway).

The pump still seems to work btw.

Did some testing with the components last night, it looks as if only the motherboard is borked.

Getting BSODs ranging from memory errors, to nv4_disp.dll errors to just a complete lockup/shutdown.

Graphics card appears to work okay in another machine, so does the ram (all four sticks).

I stuck 3DMark06 on the machine and let it run through it with all combos of hardware.

I'll do some further testing tonight to be 100% sure.

I've ordered a new motherboard anyway which should be with me by Wednesday :-/
 
that fact that its the pump/cpu block thats leak might be your saving grace as its suppose to be a sealed unit and something major has happened and knackered that up, i feel for you though mate as thats the biggest concern for watercooling :(
 
Assuming you can get all the gunk off the motherboard, it would still be under warranty with evga... That's last resort though i guess... hopefully you'll get compensation!

Was going to chuck a 120 compact into my new build, scared to now :\
 
Was about to assemble my watercooling again today, just realised my pa 120.2 is punctured..have to order a new one :(
 
helmutcheese said:
Thats WHY said to RINSE well, did it for 15 years never broke any PCB's.

You really dont know much if you dont know many firms wash PCB's in water/mild soap solution then rinse 100% then dry 100%.

BTW, you unpower them before adding water :rolleyes:
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most places i used to work in used freon not soapy water to clean PCB's
 
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