Use the H100i block in a custom loop

[Inimigor]

So... my H100i pump just died, i am thinking about using the block again since it is completely fine, i already dismounted the block, removed the pump parts that would create unnecessary resistance on the block, and i'm thinking about using it and the radiator that came along with it...

Question is:

Is the block good enough? Or should i buy something better? (Like a decent block from swiftech or EK for example)

and is the radiator good enough? To cool the CPU and 2 high end GPU's, all with a little bit of overclock, I have space for 2 360mm rads, but i'm thinking about placing the H100i one in the front, and a 360 rad on top, is it a good idea or should i just get one 360 rad?

[FloRolf]

just buy a $50 block dude...

 

Also, just get 2 360s if you can. Dont re-use the h100 rad. (or like 240+360)

[xD6N]

So... my H100i pump just died, i am thinking about using the block again since it is completely fine, i already dismounted the block, removed the pump parts that would create unnecessary resistance on the block, and i'm thinking about using it and the radiator that came along with it...

Question is:

Is the block good enough? Or should i buy something better? (Like a decent block from swiftech or EK for example)

and is the radiator good enough? To cool the CPU and 2 high end GPU's, all with a little bit of overclock, I have space for 2 360mm rads, but i'm thinking about placing the H100i one in the front, and a 360 rad on top, is it a good idea or should i just get one 360 rad?

how did your h100i die?

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

it is good enough, because my though is that the only prob with the H100i is the pump, it's too weak, so yeah you can use it along with a more powerful pump

[loccilucas]

Get a custom loop, firstly the h100i rad is not good enough for a CPU and 2 GPU's and also why would you want to use the h100i block anyway it would take all the coolness away from a custom loop. If you have a custom loop you want people to see it's a custom loop straight away, not mistake it for another h100i (which literally everyone has)

[Prokart2000]

it is good enough, because my though is that the only prob with the H100i is the pump, it's too weak, so yeah you can use it along with a more powerful pump

his pump is dead

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

his pump is dead

i know, i was just commenting on the H100i as a whole cooler, daa

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Nope, don't try to reuse any part of the H100i. Also note that a custom loop will cost considerably more than a $100 AIO watercooler. If you want to stay in that price range I'd try out a air CPU cooler that performs just as good like the Noctua NH-D15 or a better AIO like the NZXT Kraken X60.

[rjbarker]

Get a new Block!!!! Also dont try to use the H100i 240 Rad....its all aluminum...

[Inimigor]

how did your h100i die?

I guess too much usage, it has been running pretty much nonstop for over a year, my computer was basically a server on my job, and it was one of the first units, so i kind of expected some defects...

It started making some grinding noise for the past  month so i already had a warning that it would happen soon. When i took it off after my computer started overheating it felt like there was air in the pump, if you shake it, you can hear the fluid making noise on the rad. I think that's not normal, i didn't hear it when i unpacked it almost 2 years ago... 

 

There were no signs of leaks or anything, so i took it appart and checked if the pump still worked setting up a guetto loop to see if it was because of the fluid, but it ended up with the same noise and almost no flow, i tryed cleaning it but the pump seems to no longer have power to well... pump the water.

[Inimigor]

Get a custom loop, firstly the h100i rad is not good enough for a CPU and 2 GPU's and also why would you want to use the h100i block anyway it would take all the coolness away from a custom loop. If you have a custom loop you want people to see it's a custom loop straight away, not mistake it for another h100i (which literally everyone has)

I would add another radiator and keep this one to bring cost down, watercooling gear in brazil is too damn expensive!

If it was any good i would keep it until I have more money to buy a second 360rad in all of it's sexyness, but if it's crappy then i'll wait a little more and buy the 360's rad!

And the block it's more for a LOL reason than anything else (of course there's the money factor aswell) and i quite enjoy the light changing according to temperature I would have with the block...

But if it's not worth it... i shall save my valuable money and get a better hardware then

[Inimigor]

@rjbarker, @Shaqo_Wyn ok then, thanks for the heads up! And i have a bad history with huge air coolers blocking RAM slots since forever, so I prefered the AIO, and well... since I can build a custom loop soon enough... i'll go for it man!

[Shaqo_Wyn]

@rjbarker, @Shaqo_Wyn ok then, thanks for the heads up! And i have a bad history with huge air coolers blocking RAM slots since forever, so I prefered the AIO, and well... since I can build a custom loop soon enough... i'll go for it man!

Alright, good luck! Do your research and if you get stuck with anything I'm sure the good people of this forum will help you in the water cooling section.

[ShadowCaptain]

I guess too much usage, it has been running pretty much nonstop for over a year, my computer was basically a server on my job, and it was one of the first units, so i kind of expected some defects...

 

You realise they have a 5 year warranty right, should have just had corsair replace the defective unit

[Inimigor]

You realise they have a 5 year warranty right, should have just had corsair replace the defective unit

Unfortunately i live in brazil it would be a bigger headache and a bigger cost for me to try to get a new unit than pay the value of a new one... also i don't know if it covers the 24/7 usage scenario it has been put to...

PS: Believe me, when i had to send back my old XFX GeForce 9600 GSO to RMA I ended up paying almost the price of the card because the warranty wouldn't cover taxes for "importation" for a local tax, wich brazil has. and then in order to get the money back i spent 2 months trying to get a refund from the government and i couldn't get half the money back... the headache isn't the RMA, it's the shipping and taxing here...

[nj4ck]

How would you attach the h100i block to a normal loop, there's no G 1/4 threads or anything. You'd just end up making a mess. Also, the H100i rad is aluminum which can only be used in a custom loop if you're running tons of anti-corrosive through it.

[nj4ck]

Unfortunately i live in brazil it would be a bigger headache and a bigger cost for me to try to get a new unit than pay the value of a new one... also i don't know if it covers the 24/7 usage scenario it has been put to...

PS: Believe me, when i had to send back my old XFX GeForce 9600 GSO to RMA I ended up paying almost the price of the card because the warranty wouldn't cover taxes for "importation" for a local tax, wich brazil has. and then in order to get the money back i spent 2 months trying to get a refund from the government and i couldn't get half the money back... the headache isn't the RMA, it's the shipping and taxing here...

Wow, that sucks, mate. I used to live in Argentina, they had similar import taxes and all of that nasty crap, its a crippling issue there. Drive a german car, want a OEM replacement door handle? Buy a new car... :lol: