my eco coolit burst inside my pc

Hotwired · 22 Dec 2013 at 08:56

Freddie1980 said:
Why don't companies fill these aio's with non conductive water? This isn't the first time I've heard of a aio leaking and destroying someone's computer.

I'm thinking off the top of my head that distilled water permanently sealed in a loop of metal and plastic would become not only conductive over time but risk growth and corrosion/galvanic activity.

A custom loop can be filled with whatever you like, when it corrodes your metal parts, clogs the radiator and starts going green from algae you can flush it, swill the rads with vinegar and start again.

From the POV of a sealed loop manufacturer they want something which won't cause any issues over the life of the unit when permanently sealed in.

The Corsair H50 I've had since 2009 is filled with ethylene glycol.

If your loop custom or sealed leaks you're screwed, just have to consider the risks when you do it.

bcham · 22 Dec 2013 at 13:12

Hotwired said:
I'm thinking off the top of my head that distilled water permanently sealed in a loop of metal and plastic would become not only conductive over time but risk growth and corrosion/galvanic activity.

A custom loop can be filled with whatever you like, when it corrodes your metal parts, clogs the radiator and starts going green from algae you can flush it, swill the rads with vinegar and start again.

From the POV of a sealed loop manufacturer they want something which won't cause any issues over the life of the unit when permanently sealed in.

The Corsair H50 I've had since 2009 is filled with ethylene glycol.

If your loop custom or sealed leaks you're screwed, just have to consider the risks when you do it.

i had my eco coolit 3 years,it worked perfect until a few days ago while playing battle field 4 then my pc crashed,when i pressed reset nothing happened then i noticed the liquid every where,would never buy another,

pastymuncher · 22 Dec 2013 at 13:12

These Coolit all in one coolers should come with a warning. They are always springing leaks or failing. I have seen loads of posts on various forums about these damn things leaking and screwing up other components. When contacted the company doesn't want to know. Absolutely crap piece of kit.

murah · 22 Dec 2013 at 14:13

True that I would NEVER touch a Coolit AIO this is probably the 20th post I have read this year about the same issue.

Hoping my Antec will stand the test of time !

zyzzyzus · 22 Dec 2013 at 14:26

Some people have had luck with taking legal action against the retailer they purchased it from (Coolit are in Canada but the retailer is also liable). If you want to do such a thing I'd suggest talking to the Citizens Advice Bureau to see if you have a case. It would certainly be worth considering if it ends up costing you a lot more.

Edit:
Though it could be worth contacting the retailer first anyway to see what they say. Coolit themselves are apparently quite unhelpful though.

bcham · 22 Dec 2013 at 14:54

i have contacted coolit support asking for funds to cover the cost of a new mother board and fan,luckily my gtx 670 was soaked but after drying on the radiator it works,and 2500k still works. but all the hassle of installing windows back on, and traveling to buy a new board and fan,then the new board needs exchanging,its been a nightmare.

bcham · 6 Feb 2014 at 17:54

coolit support says as the warranty as just expired nothing they can do.

pastymuncher · 6 Feb 2014 at 19:20

Told you. They are a awful company churning out substandard products and don't care when things go wrong.

Avenged7Fold · 6 Feb 2014 at 19:42

A little off topic but for those of you interested. The vast majority of leeks or bursts from custom or AIO coolers happen due to pump failures. The pumps used in AIO are less powerful as they are sealed units , there is little need for a D5 for a two component loop which cant expand.

Having said this, when a pump fails and water stops going round, water gets to near boiling point near the block and will burst at the block or at the fitting before the CPU gives up. This happens for both custom and AIO loops but more often with AIOs, as their pump failures seem more common (respected brands are still relatively safe though). In custom loops, plexi blocks tend to crack first at the thread where the fittings screw in, due to the increase tension of the fitting and the more brittle plexi (when compared to rubber hosing).

Also hotwires is perfectly right when it comes to coolant. Fathoms is expensive but is refillable with your coolant of choice and is pre-assembled, so its a compromise between both worlds where you sacrifice some price for the convenience and reliability and a bump in performance.

I know people who use two pumps instead of one in case there is a failure (two at lower settings are also quieter). I myself use two for my loop because i thought i needed two for 5 blocks and multiple rads, but even pumps like 4.0 EK can deal with a loop that large.