Water Block Damage

Alz_D · 30 Nov 2017 at 22:33

Good evening

So I recently replaced my two 980's with a 1080ti which is awesome. Selling the two 980s is supposed to be funding part of the new card purchase... However once removed and seen in the light of day both card water blocks have what I think is corrosion on them see pic

I still have the original air coolers so am wondering if they would be better put back on air as I don't want to end up with ebay issues selling them like that. What do you guys think? Is the corrosion that bad? Would it clean up? Why is nothing PC related ever straight forward!!!

Thanks in advance.

Kei · 30 Nov 2017 at 23:22

Could be, however, I'd say it looks more like staining or residue.

Doogles · 1 Dec 2017 at 06:31

If you sell them on Ebay just take so pics and say it has that in the description, say you are including the stock coolers too and shoudn't have any issues unless you get a retard buying it off you. Not sure why you'd sell on Ebay when you have access here considering you'll be paying listing fees along with Paypal fees.

Alz_D · 1 Dec 2017 at 08:14

Doogles said:
If you sell them on Ebay just take so pics and say it has that in the description, say you are including the stock coolers too and shoudn't have any issues unless you get a retard buying it off you. Not sure why you'd sell on Ebay when you have access here considering you'll be paying listing fees along with Paypal fees.

Don't have access to MM yet even though I've been here since 2010 ha ha. I dont have time to post enough it would appear!!

Glanza · 1 Dec 2017 at 08:52

Looks like residue, strip and clean the blocks, it'll normally wipe straight off.

pastymuncher · 1 Dec 2017 at 10:19

I agree with the others in that it looks like residue. Strip the block down and use a toothbrush to clean it. If it's being stubborn then Cillit Bang Lime and Grime is excellent for cleaning waterblocks. I use it all the time and it's removed every bit of gunk/residue I have found so far.

Doogles · 1 Dec 2017 at 15:04

pastymuncher said:
I agree with the others in that it looks like residue. Strip the block down and use a toothbrush to clean it. If it's being stubborn then Cillit Bang Lime and Grime is excellent for cleaning waterblocks. I use it all the time and it's removed every bit of gunk/residue I have found so far.

Wouldn't using chemicals weaken the acrylic? If it was me I'd consider vinegar with distilled water first.

pastymuncher · 1 Dec 2017 at 18:54

There is no need to use it on the acrylic. Once the block is stripped down use it on the copper baseplate as that is where all the gunk builds up from my experience. The acrylic can usually just be wiped with a soft cloth.

VKleita · 1 Dec 2017 at 20:20

Had Identical issues when using pastal coolant.

Just needs a good strip and clean.

Thekwango · 1 Dec 2017 at 20:24

VKleita said:
Just needs a good strip and clean.

Many a man has paid a lot of money for such sordid activities! :eek:

VKleita · 2 Dec 2017 at 22:08

Alz_D · 5 Dec 2017 at 08:14

Ha ha thanks everyone. Looks like I shall do as suggested and get them gone!