NZXT Kraken X52

[jamesman8]

Just a question, I'm about to click buy on this cooler, but I am concerned. Does NZXT use a non conductive fluid for its AIO? I am very concerned as I have lots of precious equipment. I was looking at Corsair and Corsair specifically says they do not use a conductive fluid. Thanks.

[Trav_X]

If you're worried about leaks, pretty much every single AIO you buy can possibly leak and damage equipment. I'm not sure about the fluid, but the X52 is not protected from leaks and could damage your equipment. If you are worried a lot about this, don't buy the X52 and get a Noctua NH-D15 for like half the price.

[Phentos]

Most companies use either distilled water mixed with additives (antimicrobials and corrosion inhibitors mostly), or a propylene glycol solution for liquid cooling. Water is superior in performance, but propylene glycol will not destroy components if it leaks.

 

Corsair offers full system replacement in its warranty, but I'm not completely sure whether NZXT does as well.

[jamesman8]

1 minute ago, Trav_X said:

If you're worried about leaks, pretty much every single AIO you buy can possibly leak and damage equipment. I'm not sure about the fluid, but the X52 is not protected from leaks and could damage your equipment. If you are worried a lot about this, don't buy the X52 and get a Noctua NH-D15 for like half the price.

The leak is not what I'm worried about. I am more concerned about whether or not it will fry my equipment. If mineral oil (or alcohol) leaks, it wont fry my boards, and is cleanable.

[jamesman8]

2 minutes ago, Phentos said:

Most companies use distilled water mixed with additives (antimicrobials and corrosion inhibitors mostly) for liquid cooling.

 

Corsair offers full system replacement in its warranty, but I'm not completely sure whether NZXT does as well.

Do they? I will easily go with an H100i V2 if they provide a system replacement under warranty.

[Trav_X]

1 minute ago, jamesman8 said:

Do they? I will easily go with an H100i V2 if they provide a system replacement under warranty.

I believe Phentos is correct, they provide replacement for damaged components.

[Phentos]

Just now, jamesman8 said:

Do they? I will easily go with an H100i V2 if they provide a system replacement under warranty.

I edited my post, as I had forgotten that some companies are known to use another solution as well.

 

And yes AFAIK Corsair will reimburse you based on current market value of your destroyed components, IF the components were destroyed solely due to a leak directly caused by a defect in the cooler.

[jamesman8]

1 minute ago, Phentos said:

I edited my post, as I had forgotten that some companies are known to use another solution as well.

 

And yes AFAIK Corsair will reimburse you based on current market value of your destroyed components, IF the components were destroyed solely due to a leak directly caused by a defect in the cooler.

That's comforting, looks like my 570x will be accompanied by an H100i.