Hi. I've got a DeepCool GamerStorm 120 AIO in my rig, bought in the early summer of 2015. I managed to get my CPU (FX-8320) up to 4.5 GHz using it, and it's been working just fine so far. But relatively recently I've started noticing some liquid noises coming from it, like water pouring somewhere. I had heard this kind of noise before, but much less frequently, and they were not as pronounced. The temps, as I've noticed, are a bit higher, but not much.
So, is there anything that I need to be worrying about? I've got a cheaper air cooling lying around... I can switch back if needed, should I? Or should I wait more?
The most likely cause is low liquid due to evaporation. Just monitor it until it eventually dies. It could be a month or it could be another three years, no way of knowing. If you start seeing noticeably increasing temps, replace it.
The most likely cause is low liquid due to evaporation. Just monitor it until it eventually dies. It could be a month or it could be another three years, no way of knowing. If you start seeing noticeably increasing temps, replace it.
I thought so, but aren't these sealed tight? I've not noticed any leak anywhere in the system.
If the liquid really is going lower, that means it's on going, and if it eventually becomes low enough, it'll cause pump cavitation, which will kill it.
Is there anyway to recharge the liquid safely, without killing the kit?
You could split a line or replace it all together, and T' in a bleed line
They are sealed but all the heat cycles will cause evaporation, much like the homes central heating system should top itself off when it detects low water
You could split a line or replace it all together, and T' in a bleed line
They are sealed but all the heat cycles will cause evaporation, much like the homes central heating system should top itself off when it detects low water
You could split a line or replace it all together, and T' in a bleed line
They are sealed but all the heat cycles will cause evaporation, much like the homes central heating system should top itself off when it detects low water
That's conservatively $40-50 worth of fittings in order to attempt to repair a $69 cooler, and the repair may or may not work. Plus you would have to buy coolant. Spending almost as much to fix a unit with no guarantees as it would cost to simply replace it makes no sense.
That's conservatively $40-50 worth of fittings in order to attempt to repair a $69 cooler, and the repair may or may not work. Plus you would have to buy coolant. Spending almost as much to fix a unit with no guarantees as it would cost to simply replace it makes no sense.
You don't have to use the expensive parts, A nylon t piece, 50cm tygon and a simple end stop cant cost much, the coolant can be distilled water + a proper inhibitor
But yes there is no way of knowing how long the pump will last
Thanks for the ideas guys. But my CPU is old enough that I simply think it's not worth the effort to try and recharge the cooler. If/when it dies, I'll just swap the old air cooler back in, and whenever I upgraded to Ryzen, the air cooler will be good enough.
Thanks for the ideas guys. But my CPU is old enough that I simply think it's not worth the effort to try and recharge the cooler. If/when it dies, I'll just swap the old air cooler back in, and whenever I upgraded to Ryzen, the air cooler will be good enough.
I don't know what Deepcool warranty is. Might be worth looking into because you stand a good chance of being able to RMA it for a new one. I agree, go air from now on but you could sell the replacement CLC and make a little of the cost back.
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