Water cooling parts life span?

[EmoChipmonk]

How long do pumps usually last for?

Linus mentioned he used his first watercooling radiator for like 12 years. Dows that mean for the most part Radiators should work forever as long as you maintain it properly?

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1 hour ago, EmoChipmonk said:

How long do pumps usually last for?

Linus mentioned he used his first watercooling radiator for like 12 years. Dows that mean for the most part Radiators should work forever as long as you maintain it properly?

Radiators should have an indefinite lifespan unless you do something moronic with coolant choice. D5 pumps have rated lifespans of about 5~6 years continuous usage as long as the coolant is kept below 60. Mine has so far been running pretty much 24/7 for the last 3~4 years.

[mayhems]

We have rads now over 20 years old, D5's last for about 8 to 9 years max DDC 2 to 3 years there no ware near as good as D5's, cheaper brands you'll get about 3 years, Copper or plated blocks can last for ever (just replace o-ring now and then), Fittings last for ever just replace o-rings. A good water cooling kit will out last you PC if you maintain it. Cheap kits last a couple of years.