EK waterblocks, gpu block cleaning help!

Jay85 · 10 Mar 2013 at 14:44

Right, so i haven't cleaned my gpu block since i got it a good 8 or 9 months ago when i got my gtx 680. I would really like to clean it and see what craps been collecting inside the block. However i see a warranty sticker on it where the block top seperates from the base.

How am i supposed to clean it and see whats going on inside without voiding warranty? Flush it with distilled water? I cant imagine flushing would do a proper job, thats what im concerned about where as if i open it up i know i can clean it thoroughly and properly.

What would you do?

twist3d0n3 · 10 Mar 2013 at 14:49

i'd void the warranty and clean it

mjones1 · 10 Mar 2013 at 14:55

The sticker is just to prove that the block doesn't leak and can stand a certain amount of pressure not warranty.

pgi947 · 10 Mar 2013 at 15:03

mjones1 said:
The sticker is just to prove that the block doesn't leak and can stand a certain amount of pressure not warranty.

This, EK fully support block top removal for cleaning, they'll even request you do so before requesting RMA for Nickel issues to rule out staining

joshcowin · 10 Mar 2013 at 16:27

best to open it up and have a look,just be careful with the o-ring and make sure you tighten evenly

Jokester · 10 Mar 2013 at 16:32

Tomato sauce.

Avenged7Fold · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:45

joshcowin said:
just be careful with the o-ring

O-ring's in waterblocks are the bane of my life. Ive spent many a night burning the midnight oil, trying to push the o-ring evenly around the groove and make it stay the while i put the block back together. No leaks yet though!

Jokester · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:49

I just use a dab of glue to hold it in key places.

Jay85 · 11 Mar 2013 at 00:27

Thank you guys, i appreciate all the replies!

I had a look at my block and you're right the sticker is for testing purposes only not warranty. Gonna give it a good clean this week i think and see whats built up over time