How long do AiOs last? Longer than I would've thought (pics inside)

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Just started to strip down my old system to salvage some parts for my new build and to check whether my old case could accommodate a 240 AiO in a top mount position (spoiler alert: it can't ). In any case: I've had some anxieties over the age of the Corsair H60i in there for a while now plus I wanted to dismount it from the rear and use it as a template to see if a 240 would even have a chance to fit up top/clear the mobo. And that was the first time I got a really close look at the tubing ... and it was a little scary. (Sorry about the dirt and dust, BTW).

 

I couldn't find a production date on the unit, but I do know that I built this PC in Aug of 2013 with an air cooler and then switched to liquid after a short while (couple of months, maybe). So I guess it's been in use for around 9 years.

Mind you: I couldn't detect any obvious signs of leaks on either the AiO or on any parts inside the case, so that's probably a good thing. Although that rainbow-y looking bit on the tubing near the block looks odd... . But there has definitely been some evaporating action, since the rad sounded truly "gurgle-y" when I handled it. In any case: I'm glad I haven't started the system in more than a year now ... probably wouldn't have been a good idea to keep using it with this old cooler.

 

 

S.

[GuiltySpark_]

When you buy something with moving parts and liquid, you really can't expect it to last forever. They're essentially built with a finite lifespan but we know that going in so its fine. I have a Corsair H50 from 2009 that is in very good condition and I've seen AIO's fail in a week, there really is no guarantee of any definite lifespan. 

 

As for yours in those pictures.. replace that. 

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1 minute ago, GuiltySpark_ said:

As for yours in those pictures.. replace that. 

Well, duh!

 

It's already sitting in a plastic bag, awaiting its journey to a farm up-state.

 

S.

[jaslion]

16 minutes ago, 1sascha said:

Well, duh!

 

It's already sitting in a plastic bag, awaiting its journey to a farm up-state.

 

S.

By any chance does sun hit your pc?

[Levent]

11 minutes ago, jaslion said:

By any chance does sun hit your pc?

That is the first thing I noticed as well. UV really destroys plastics.

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22 minutes ago, jaslion said:

By any chance does sun hit your pc?

Not really. It did sit on my desk, which was in front of a window.. but there was no direct sunlight coming through that window. Plus the side panel of the case it was in was tinted acrylic, so I doubt that much (direct) UV light ever reached the inside of the case.

 

While you guys are here and since I don't want to open a new thread for this:

 

I have an unopened, unused, never taken out of its cardboard box syringe of CoolerMaster Mastergel Maker sitting around here ... which is nearly four years old. Can I still use that stuff or should I order some new thermal grease?

 

S.

[freeagent]

Squirt a little out, if it looks watery, or greasy then it has separated, if it looks good let er rip