Preventing leaks from damaging things

[TenThousand]

Would it make sense to tip the pc over to it's side just to prevent anything from leaking on your components? Or would it cause issues with bubbles and whatnot + heating of motherboard components? Basically, you install your aio or whatnot, then lay the pc on it's side, cable side at the top. Motherboard will be upside down. So any leaks will drop directly on the side panel and not make any contact with any components outside of a strong splash.

[Gravemind]

In theory, yes. Just be careful in ensuring all of your components can be inverted in such a manner, and nothing is hanging etc.

[QueenDemetria]

I mean, I guess you could do that, but there will still be a slight chance of "water" damage if a leak occurs.

[W-L]

18 minutes ago, TenThousand said:

Would it make sense to tip the pc over to it's side just to prevent anything from leaking on your components? Or would it cause issues with bubbles and whatnot + heating of motherboard components? Basically, you install your aio or whatnot, then lay the pc on it's side, cable side at the top. Motherboard will be upside down. So any leaks will drop directly on the side panel and not make any contact with any components outside of a strong splash.

The likelihood of a leak is pretty low so it wouldn't be something to stress out about especially for sealed units, for custom loop if you leak test and prep it properly at the beginning it's very unlikely to have issues later on.

[atomicus]

The only sure fire way to prevent a leak from damaging any components is to use air cooling. Air leaks don't damage anything... this has been proven by science.

[JeJaRaLa]

i dont know how much presure are in the  tubes  but  if  there is a leak  water  dont  just will fall  the pump will trow away some onthe component

[Revwolf1776]

As long as you leak test it for at least a few hours when you first put a loop together you can just put paper towels everywhere just to make sure. But as long as your system is powered down it should be ok even if some water does get on a component so long as you give it ample time to dry before powering it back up.

[Mick Naughty]

Could just leave it like normal and wait for a leak. Chances of serious damage are slim. Especially with an aio. Isn't much to worry about unless you broke it before install. 

[xgn]

If you use quality components and not some homemade made in china loop then its already small chance of leak.

[KE2012]

Bad idea if your pump is above the radiator, as any air bubbles will culminate at the highest point in your loop, that being your pump.