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2022/11/10 09:24:18 (permalink)
So, my in-warranty Samsung m.2 croaked, and it got me thinking about the components' longevity. I updated my PC and now the oldest part there is EVGA AIO CLC 280. It's pushing 5 years, so it is about to be out of warranty. 
 
It had no issues with it at all, but it is now an old device... filled with water. Should I be worried?  Is there a rule of thumb for when I should replace AIO coolers (pumps, radiators)?
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    EVGA_Lee
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    Re: CLC 280 lifespan? 2022/11/10 10:16:24 (permalink)
    Unless you're constantly moving the CLC around, if you haven't seen a leak at this point, it won't likely be an issue in the near future either.
     
    If you run into an issue, it might be that one of the fans might go or the coolant fluid somewhat dries up over time.  You'll notice that the fluid is an issue if you start getting more pump noise or maybe some gurgling throughout the loop.  If that happens, you can try to raise the radiator to be above the pump more so that the tubing is higher than the pump.  If that still doesn't fix it, or other issues start to occur, then it might be time to consider a new cooler.
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    Re: CLC 280 lifespan? 2022/11/10 11:38:34 (permalink)
    Eventually the coolant will evaporate. As said though you would hear the pump making odd noise and the cooler won’t be as effective. If your home is about the same temperature year round I would recommend monitoring the temperature of the CPU and make sure it is not getting hot. By writing down the temperatures in November 2022 you can tell if the temperature is higher in November 2023 and beyond. Of course you need to give a little bit of room for warmer days vs. colder days. It’s also good to know what the GPU temps are normally for your system. It’s a good habit to get into recording after dusting the computer.
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    Re: CLC 280 lifespan? 2022/11/10 12:14:45 (permalink)
    A sealed AIO can have some liquid evaporate via permeation through the tubes, but this is typically inconsequential and would take a very long time for this to cause the AIO to run out of liquid. Usually long after the components in the system would be considered obsolete. It does vary from case to case, but should not really be a concern for most.
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    Re: CLC 280 lifespan? 2022/11/11 05:43:09 (permalink)
    Thank you all for your responses. The radiator is mounted on top of the case, so the pump is always full of water. I haven't heard any funny noises from the cooler either. I'll run the cooler for another two years or so. I really don't care if it fails as long as it doesn't leak. 
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    Re: CLC 280 lifespan? 2022/11/18 16:22:19 (permalink)
    I'd just keep an eye out around the tubing for any fraying or moisture build up, check the radiator occasionally for moisture build up, and check the LED faceplate to confirm you don't have leaking from the faceplate tube holes. Also, if you suspect any kind of leaks, you can wrap the spot in paper towel, run the system for a short time, and check the paper towel for moisture.

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