AIO 980ti vs AIR + longevity

[godzrule]

Hi guys, so i am going to purchase a 980ti within 2 weeks at most, The one i am currently interested in due to specs and noise is the waterforce by Gigabyte. I have never used an AIO before only air, i am currently using a 460v2 which i got shortly after its release, its still going strong on air and just now i am starting to hearing coil wine when i game, I am worried that if i go with the waterforce that while temps and the noise will be exactly what i want along with performance, the fear of a part failure or leak is worrisome and since i am the type of person that runs his Pc 24/7 durability matters alot, I want to jump on the W/C scene with my gpu first and later my cpu, but its this worry that gets me. ps. (I will ultimately have a skylake machine within 2 or 3 months max and will add the psu, 212, & 980ti to that new build) 

1. How long are these AIO rated to last? I have stuck with air for this reason but if the change is safe and i can get say 4+ years with the card i would be happy with the AIO.
2. If i have a failure a year after use will they warranty it? (assuming no fault on my side obviously.)
3. Is this card supported by any aftermarket vendors for a custom loop? 

Thanks in advance for all your assistance, LTT
longevity 

My system
CPU: Intel 2500k
Ram: 8gb Patriot sector 5
Mobo: Asus P8P67 Le rev 3
GPU: 460v2 Nvidia 
Cooler: 212 hyper evo
SSD: 250gb Os loaded Samsung 850
PSU: 500w antec >>>>>>>>OTW from newegg 1000w corsair hxi
HDD: 6 tb of drives

 

 

[Enderman]

aios can last 5+ years easily

but air coolers can last decades

[roctrebira]

Hi guys, so i am going to purchase a 980ti within 2 weeks at most, The one i am currently interested in due to specs and noise is the waterforce by Gigabyte. I have never used an AIO before only air, i am currently using a 460v2 which i got shortly after its release, its still going strong on air and just now i am starting to hearing coil wine when i game, I am worried that if i go with the waterforce that while temps and the noise will be exactly what i want along with performance, the fear of a part failure or leak is worrisome and since i am the type of person that runs his Pc 24/7 durability matters alot, I want to jump on the W/C scene with my gpu first and later my cpu, but its this worry that gets me. ps. (I will ultimately have a skylake machine within 2 or 3 months max and will add the psu, 212, & 980ti to that new build) 

1. How long are these AIO rated to last? I have stuck with air for this reason but if the change is safe and i can get say 4+ years with the card i would be happy with the AIO.

2. If i have a failure a year after use will they warranty it? (assuming no fault on my side obviously.)

3. Is this card supported by any aftermarket vendors for a custom loop? 

Thanks in advance for all your assistance, LTT

longevity 

My system

CPU: Intel 2500k

Ram: 8gb Patriot sector 5

Mobo: Asus P8P67 Le rev 3

GPU: 460v2 Nvidia 

Cooler: 212 hyper evo

SSD: 250gb Os loaded Samsung 850

PSU: 500w antec >>>>>>>>OTW from newegg 1000w corsair hxi

HDD: 6 tb of drives

 

If you do go for an aio gpu get the evga instead of the gigabyte because it is much cheaper with much better looking tubing. 

[Pandora]

If you do go for an aio gpu get the evga instead of the gigabyte because it is much cheaper with much better looking tubing. 

also the fan is replaceable 

also if the pump dies u can revert to air cooling.

[EdInk]

 

See how much manufacturers warranty is on the item, a good starting point me thinks,...i think with EVGA you can extend the warranty period for a fee

[godzrule]

Thanks guys, You all gave great points, many thanks!