Is it normal for my waterblock to look like this?

[xHadrian]

[Taswell]

errrrrrr not really

 

did you try cleaning it yet?

 

[iRileyx]

Looks like its in the early stages of corroding/oxidising.

[Zando_]

No. Does it clean off?

[Changis]

2 minutes ago, xHadrian said:

i don't think so.. it seems like there is some liquid residue or something on it.. how dos it look on the cpu and socket?

[xHadrian]

Yes, I have tried cleaning it with 70% isopropyl alchohol, and the block itself is smooth to the touch. The CPU and socket themselves are fine. Any help would be appreciated.

[xHadrian]

Picture of the CPU.

[Stevers108]

I'm no expert, but it looks like a light scorch. How are your CPU temps?

[xHadrian]

2 minutes ago, Stevers108 said:

I'm no expert, but it looks like a light scorch. How are your CPU temps?

I'm currently redoing my loop, however it would idle at 38 C. Thought that was a bit high, butI think it was because of improper airflow and some other stuff.

[For Science!]

What thermal paste were you using? I think its staining, but within reason that won't affect performance. I can find some other forum posts later tonight.

[Brooksie359]

Just now, xHadrian said:

I'm currently redoing my loop, however it would idle at 38 C. Thought that was a bit high, butI think it was because of improper airflow and some other stuff.

i dont see cooper scorching at 38 degrees C. so the residue won't come off?

[Stevers108]

3 minutes ago, xHadrian said:

I'm currently redoing my loop, however it would idle at 38 C. Thought that was a bit high, butI think it was because of improper airflow and some other stuff.

It may just be from so much use.  From my experience (with cookware), maybe you could clean it the way you could clean a copper pot/pan. But I would ask here first if that's a good idea to do that or not.

 

http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-copper-cookware/

[xHadrian]

Just now, For Science! said:

What thermal paste were you using? I think its staining, but within reason that won't affect performance. I can find some other forum posts later tonight.

I was using the stock thermal paste that came with the waterblock aka EK's.

 

Just now, Brooksie359 said:

i dont see cooper scorching at 38 degrees C. so the residue won't come off?

The thermal paste would come off just fine, and the waterblock itself is smooth to the touch after cleaning it.

[xHadrian]

1 minute ago, Stevers108 said:

It may just be from so much use.  From my experience (with cookware), maybe you could clean it the way you could clean a copper pot/pan. But I would ask here first if that's a good idea to do that or not.

 

http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-copper-cookware/

Maybe, as I was overclocking it (5820k) to 4.5 ghz at 1.35v

[xHadrian]

@EK LucWhat's your take on this?

[NumLock21]

27 minutes ago, Changis said:

i don't think so.. it seems like there is some liquid residue or something on it.. how dos it look on the cpu and socket?

that look like BBQ thermal paste. You can tell where the cpu has been and how the excess paste is squeeze out of the edge of IHS.

[knightslugger]

i wouldn't worry about it. if you don't like the appearence, take some scotch pads or 000 steel wool to it to remove the stains.

[Changis]

3 minutes ago, NumLock21 said:

that look like BBQ thermal paste. You can tell where the cpu has been and how the excess paste is squeeze out of the edge of IHS.

i know about thermal paste spread, I was referring to the brownish splotches 

 

29 minutes ago, xHadrian said:

Picture of the CPU.

well it looks good on that side, doesn't look like it has leaked..  btw, is that thermal paste on the middle capacitor on the top of the image?

[xHadrian]

1 minute ago, Changis said:

i know about thermal paste spread, I was referring to the brownish splotches 

 

well it looks good on that side, doesn't look like it has leaked..  btw, is that thermal paste on the middle capacitor on the top of the image?

no lol

[Changis]

1 minute ago, xHadrian said:

no lol

now i'm just curious to what it is  maybe it's a tiny thread of plastic or something?  

[NumLock21]

So pic of waterblock is after cleaning or before?

Take pic of after it's cleaned.

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/ArctiClean-60ml-Kit-30ml/dp/B0007TOR08

[xHadrian]

1 minute ago, NumLock21 said:

So pic of waterblock is after cleaning or before?

Take pic of after it's cleaned.

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/ArctiClean-60ml-Kit-30ml/dp/B0007TOR08

after

 

4 minutes ago, Changis said:

now i'm just curious to what it is  maybe it's a tiny thread of plastic or something?  

ya it is

[For Science!]

Airdropping some relevant links, group consensus seems to be: likely oxidation, can try ketchup to clean, should not affect performance, if really bothered, consider lapping.

 

http://www.overclock.net/t/881271/cpu-block-ruined-or-still-useable

[EK Luc]

Like For Science said, it's oxydation.  It happens on bare copper.  The ketchup thing might work out.

 

But it's only cosmetic and doesn't affect performance in any way.

[xHadrian]

8 hours ago, EK Luc said:

Like For Science said, it's oxydation.  It happens on bare copper.  The ketchup thing might work out.

 

But it's only cosmetic and doesn't affect performance in any way.

Thanks!