question about aio
Posted by Opening-Pilot-3975@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 6 comments
so how often does aio fails and when is it a big problem? specifically from Thermalright, because i have one but scared that it may ruin the other parts if it leaks i specifically have the frozen infinity
t90fan@reddit
I've found the pumps in AIOs fail *much* more often than normal fans
Like, I've probably only had 1 fan ever completely die in 40 years of building PCs, usually they just go a bit noisy when they wear out
While I've had 4-5 pumps over the last 15 years just randomly die for no reason
Fixitwithducttape42@reddit
If your risk adverse than just use a standard heatsink, they are capable of dealing with any CPU on the market.
$20 will get you a single tower peerless assassin and $35 for a dual tower version.
And to answer your question having an AIO fail to the point where it leaks is rare but not 0% chance.
NefariousSINNER@reddit
Most AIOs come with 5 year warranty. I have Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 X2 and it comes with 5 year warranty, so I assume 5 years is the industry standard. Personally I plan on swapping it in around 2-3 years.
Any hardware/software is prone to issues though and that's what warranty is for.
TrollslayerL@reddit
My 10 year old corsair h100i is still rolling in my old i7 4820k build. Just saying.
It's totally the spare computer now though. My new one just has a peerless assassin 120.
Elitefuture@reddit
AIO Failure - In terms of it leaking, very rare.
In terms of the pump dying or something getting clogged, it will happen eventually.
-UserRemoved-@reddit
There isn't a universal fact or figure for us to cite here. Generally speaking, one can expect an AIO to last 5+ years with normal use. DOA or issues are within industry standards, and the risk is minimal.
There is inherent risk with leaks, but those risks are minimal and generally not a concern for most.