Replacement of Corsair Hydro Series H60 AIO

[Tiffanysinyee]

My current PC config is as follow:

 

CPU = Intel Core i5 3570K

AIO = Corsair Hydro Series H60

GPU = Asus RX 570 4GB(Overclocked version)

PSU = Corsair 750W (Non-modular)

MOBO = Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe (ITX form factor)

RAM = Corsair Dominator 2 X 4GB (1333)

CASE = Bitfenix Prodigy (Mesh front panel)

 

I am thinking about an new build but for some reasons, I am still hesitating. So I thought about an upgrade.

 

The system was built in Feb 2013 and it has been running since then for more than 6 years now except the GPU which is recently replaced. As an upgrade, I like to replace the case and the cooling system as well as the power supply unit.

 

I will use a mATX case most likely, but I get stuck at the cooling system. There are 2 considerations:

1) 240mm AIO 

2) which brand?

 

My other worries are

(a) do all 240mm AIO comes with PWM fans?

(b) given my current Corsair Hydro Series H60 has been running on a daily basis for the last 6 years, will newer AIO products last at least this long?

(c) which brand comes with the longest warranty?

 

Anyone can reply with useful suggestions and opinions will be great;y appreciated, thanks in advance.

[LukeSavenije]

a. as far as i'm aware most (if not all) do

b. no, it's rather uncommon for an aio to last that long, hence my general preference for air coolers

c. this can vary per model, but most only have software integration and fans different from eachother these days

[GrockleTD]

Skip the AIO and get a half decent air cooler, and then that money towards something useful

[CADGuy23]

NZXT has a 6 year warranty on the AIO's. I think most comparable AIO's have a 5 year. If you do go NZXT make sure you get a rev. 2, the first revision has minor pump issues.

 

 

[Tiffanysinyee]

GREAT Information, all of you, really appreciate.

 

But I am a bit surprised to learn that Air coolers are more robust than AIO?

 

Would you elaborate a bit more why that is so?  As a matter of fact, I do suspect if the water inside an AIO system solidify(meaning becoming thicker and thick like porridge after years of use), is that why you say AIO doesn't last that long?

So is my Corsair Hydro in fact is not functioning?

[WoodenMarker]

9 hours ago, LukeSavenije said:

no, it's rather uncommon for an aio to last that long, hence my general preference for air coolers

Sources?

There are plenty of stories of AIO's failing but those with failures tend to be more vocal than those with a working product. 

I don't think Corsair warranties would be 5 years if they didn't last at least that long. Not saying that warranties are always an indicator for longevity but I think this is one of those cases. 

8 hours ago, Tiffanysinyee said:

But I am a bit surprised to learn that Air coolers are more robust than AIO?

So is my Corsair Hydro in fact is not functioning?

AIO's use pumps along with fans and can also leak. Air coolers use fans. More parts = higher chance of a part failing. 

If your temps are fine, it's still working. 

[Tiffanysinyee]

5 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

Sources?

There are plenty of stories of AIO's failing but those with failures tend to be more vocal than those with a working product. 

I don't think Corsair warranties would be 5 years if they didn't last at least that long. Not saying that warranties are always an indicator for longevity but I think this is one of those cases. 

AIO's use pumps along with fans and can also leak. Air coolers use fans. More parts = higher chance of a part failing. 

If your temps are fine, it's still working. 

That's a good point, actually I don't know if it is still working fine as there are no indicator which tells me so.

The idle temperature is hovering around the 30s.

When underload, it could go up to high 60s when playing DX12 games like Civilization 6. So, is it still "healthy"?

 

If it is, then Corsair has really done a good job.

Actually I don't know what brand I am going to get next, could anyone give me some advices?

[WoodenMarker]

On 9/6/2019 at 11:23 PM, Tiffanysinyee said:

That's a good point, actually I don't know if it is still working fine as there are no indicator which tells me so.

The idle temperature is hovering around the 30s.

When underload, it could go up to high 60s when playing DX12 games like Civilization 6. So, is it still "healthy"?

 

If it is, then Corsair has really done a good job.

Actually I don't know what brand I am going to get next, could anyone give me some advices?

Yeah, seems like it's working just fine. 

Is there any reason you'd want a new AIO as opposed to keeping the current cooler or getting an air cooler?

[Tiffanysinyee]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

Yeah, seems like it's working just fine. 

Is there any reason you'd want a new AIO as opposed to keeping the current cooler or getting an air cooler?

Six years, maybe the current AIO is not performing 100% efficient anymore.

[WoodenMarker]

1 minute ago, Tiffanysinyee said:

Six years, maybe the current AIO is not performing 100% efficient anymore.

60-70c is still good. There's probably some degree of degradation but it doesn't seem very significant considering the results. 

[Tiffanysinyee]

35 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

60-70c is still good. There's probably some degree of degradation but it doesn't seem very significant considering the results. 

Nevermind, I have decided to go for a open solution - caseless PC. The whole setup will be on my desk!