Computer took a shower. Everywater coolers worst nightmare... Pics inside [It survived :)] - Page 3

Originally Posted by ajslay 

exactly why i only go with a closed loop setup

Originally Posted by GingerJohn 

Have to say, your avatar is perfect for this thread...

Hope it survives. Like others have said, make sure it is completely dry before running it again.

Maybe if it survives your should name it "Noak's Ark"....

Originally Posted by Thingamajig 

I'm going to take a guess that it's because you run with absolutely no form of clamp or safety on those barbs at all.

Please tell me i'm wrong. Because frankly, i think it's completely ridiculous people do such a thing in the first place, this being the primary reason.


Also, anyone who thinks distilled water won't be conductive is a fool. Granted, pure water isn't, but it's near impossible to keep water "pure" without any form of cross contamination, either from the lining from tubing/waterblocks, and even from the air. So a "Non-conductive" fluid just isn't going to happen. Heck, you could buy the purest liquid in the land and i guarantee that as soon as you open the bottle, it's contaminated - assuming it being sat on a shelf hasn't already done so.

Personally, i just buy a bottle of ready mixed antifreeze (For motors) and chuck that in my loop. It's easily accessible from most garages. I have a sensitive nose, too, and if there's a leak, i'll smell the antifreeze often before i see it.

I gotta admit, i'm pretty disappointed with some of the advice i'm seeing on OCN as of late.

Nothing wrong with watercooling provided you take the proper cautionary measures. Be Proactive, not reactive. IE: put some bloody clamps on barbs or use compressions. Just common sense.


Anywhoo, let everything dry off for a while. Hardware is pretty resilient (moreso than people give credit). Give it a day or two at least before attempting to test any components.