Defective Radiator? (rattling noise inside)

Nebu · 14 Jun 2012 at 21:06

Hi,

My new radiator arrived yesterday. (First time watercooling) and I'm not sure if this is normal..

Well my Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 has a rattling metal noise when shaken or tilted... I'm pretty sure this isn't normal. Sounds a little like glass.

I have attempted to flush it out using hot water to no avail. Searching the internet a review of the radiator mentions this issue but not much more.

This was purchased through *another company*, not Overclockers...

So is this normal? Should I send it back to *another company*?

Thanks.,

panyan · 14 Jun 2012 at 21:14

rattling within the radiator pipes or the rattling of the fins on the frame?

Nebu · 14 Jun 2012 at 21:17

panyan said:
rattling within the radiator pipes or the rattling of the fins on the frame?

I think within the radiator pipes, how can I tell?

pgi947 · 14 Jun 2012 at 21:17

panyan said:
rattling within the radiator pipes or the rattling of the fins on the frame?

Tbh it sounds like a combination of both, the fins are attached to the pipes, if a pipe is loose the fins rattling off the radiator cage would make a noise.

I'd send it back if in doubt.

Edit: Just given an RX120 and XTX360 a shake and both are completely solid, no noise.

Nebu · 14 Jun 2012 at 21:20

pgi947 said:
Tbh it sounds like a combination of both, the fins are attached to the pipes, if a pipe is loose the fins rattling off the radiator cage would make a noise.

I'd send it back if in doubt.

Edit: Just given an RX120 and XTX360 a shake and both are completely solid, no noise.

Thanks a lot, I'd rather be 100% safe.

ThomasTheTankEngine · 15 Jun 2012 at 11:22

Yeah, no rattling on my radiators.

I'd flush it out for ages just in case it's a bit of crud stuck inside. If that doesn't work, send it back.

Jay85 · 15 Jun 2012 at 12:28

Radiators dont rattle. The only time i encountered rattling was when i had a loose plug fitting.

spixelspixel · 15 Jun 2012 at 13:10

I know what the rattling is. I have a phobya g changer which has this same 'issue'

Both these radiators are the same, just rebranded. They have a fan protector metal layer between the screw holes and the fins to stop you from damaging the rad incase you screw in too far. It's not fixed though so it rattles when you shake it. Look below the screw holes.

There is nothing wrong with the rad, so don't return it

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BS Dave · 7 Dec 2020 at 00:55

spixelspixel said:
I know what the rattling is. I have a phobya g changer which has this same 'issue'

Both these radiators are the same, just rebranded. They have a fan protector metal layer between the screw holes and the fins to stop you from damaging the rad incase you screw in too far. It's not fixed though so it rattles when you shake it. Look below the screw holes.

There is nothing wrong with the rad, so don't return it

OMG. I know this is a res from the dead but this has just stopped me throwing away a monsta 120!! Thanks mate