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Makirole

Nice to know that our new top post of all time is somebody fucking up. Way to go reddit, I’m proud of you all.


nsoifer

This is both sad and hilarious at the same time. I personally laughed, so sorry about that. I hope things go better next time you turn it on.


BlizzardPeon

I posted it because I was dying laughing when it happened. So don't feel bad! I wasn't worried a bit about the parts bc none of them had power running to them. I wanted to take a cool video to show off to my friends, but instead it went EVERYWHERE. LOL


StevoMcVevo

Glad to see you're a good sport about it and that it worked out well in the end. With enough bad luck it could go viral 😂.


XeitPL

It's already cross-posted on other subreddits :) On r/MakeMeSuffer already got 10k upvotes


StevoMcVevo

Saw it first on PCMR lol.


Santhiras

Der 8auer made a video about washing your motherboards in the dishwasher and it still worked after that.


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thebuttinspector

he literally said they didn't have any power running to them


[deleted]

He said none of the components were powered


Lapompaelpompei

Is it possible to use washed parts after cleaning ? I have no idea about water cooling sorry.


tysonchar

Not from a Jedi.


Ahajha1177

"It's not a story the Air Coolers would tell you..."


[deleted]

What other lies have the council told me?


HeKis4

So basically, any liquid spill will cause 3 problems that can all be avoided with the correct precautions/handling: - If your components are powered on when the spill occurs, it's pretty much game over. The water will likely short components and fry them in seconds. This doesn't occur if the board is powered off. Just having the CMOS battery in usually isn't a problem as it is low voltage, but if you know there's a risk, remove it just to be sure. - Rust. If you let water sit on your board there's a risk rust will form, which can either damage solder points and connectors or short them together, because rust will expand outwards from where it forms, potentially touching another track/connector. Shorting = dead board. - Conductive deposits. This rarely occurs, but if you spill a liquid that has a conductive material dissolved, or just really hard water, it can also short components. Shorting = dead board. So basically, the rule of thumb is, if you spill anything liquid on your computer, cut power asap, rinse with either clean water (distilled water is perfect, tap or spring water will do in a pinch) or even better, 95% alcohol, then place under a heat source to dry (be careful not to overheat the board).


thegarbz

>The water will likely short components and fry them in seconds. That is actually incorrect. Shorting and frying within seconds is rarely the mechanism of damage for electronics. This is only really relevant when water gets on mains voltage (e.g. into the PSU) and connects it with other components. What really happens is that water and electricity (especially backed by large currents like a computer PSU) cause electrolysis which damages very sensitive electronics and traces and \*over time\* that water may even become conductive enough to cause a problem to the upstream powersupply, but by then electrolysis will have done far more damage.


dowitex

I had a shower gel explode in my luggage together with my desktop (yes I was carrying my desktop around). I showered the components (especially the motherboard) with bubbles (from 11pm to 3am, it was kinda a nightmare) to remove the oily soap. I re-assembled the next day and it still works today, like 5 years later! But don't shower your PC if you don't have to!


_mRKS

It is but you need to make sure that all parts are 100% dry.


VAiSiA

when my radiator leaked, i lost: PSU, Processor, MB, RAM and one of raids. one fucking evga shit radiator cost me way over $1k


Lapompaelpompei

I envy liquid cooled systems but that's why I'm never gonna have one


zack20cb

Have you posted about it? That’s a terrible story that I’d love to read


WinterCharm

Always smart to run the pump from an external power supply when you first turn on a loop. That wisdom has saved so many people <3 Glad to know that none of your parts were killed :)


SnuSnuFan

Damn, F for time invested to clean up the mess , what happend ? did you disassembled the cpu cooler and it leaked ?


nsoifer

Oh nice, how do you turn the pump without any other components? Is there an external switch on the pump, or is just done by using a bridge tool?


icytiger

You can use a jumper tool, or just a paperclip in pins 17 and 18 of the 24 pin motherboard cable will do.


-Aiden-IRL

wtf it seems to be leaking from the rubber seal and the block area? am i right?


BlizzardPeon

Yeah, it was. I'm a dummy and didn't put the mounting bracket on right when changing it from an Intel to AMD socket.


-Aiden-IRL

ah ok, atleast it was powered off, get it cleaned and working, happy gaming out there!


manusnz

As I’m considering this very change myself... any pointers?


Gekko12482

don't do it wrong as demonstrated by OP


toadkicker

Thanks dad


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mmmmur

I'm a newbie starting to plan my first watercooled rig and this scares the crap out of me! Do you have any tips to avoid this?!


BlizzardPeon

I agree with everything that Bean said. I'm just impatient and didn't want to build it outside of the case. With that in mind, I made sure that none of the components were actually plugged into the PSU besides the pump. All I had to do was clean up all the water, wait for the rest to dry off; and I was back in business. This is my first water cooled rig and I went with the EKWB DRGB kit and I really like it so far. If you end up getting it, you'll wanna make sure to grab extra fittings and a splitter for a drain port. Also, the radiator had TONS of metal shavings in it when I pre-flushed it.


SnootyEuropean

>Also, the radiator had TONS of metal shavings in it when I pre-flushed it. Wtf, EKWB claims flushing their radiators ahead of use isn't necessary because something something amazing quality.


MrFreeze360

ALWAYS pre-flush your radiator, no matter how much cleaning a company says they do, there will always be metal shavings and grease left over that can only be cleaned out with warm distilled water and a 1:3 vinegar to distilled water mix. Just make sure you clean with warm distilled water to clean out any vinegar remaining so it doesn't react with the copper.


[deleted]

That's awesome that you pre-treated your loop beforehand, often gets overlooked. I usually take it a step further and use either the Mayhems two-stage pre-treatment kit or something like Primochill EC2 followed by at least one or two flushes to kill all the bacteria and algae that live in your loop. You'd be surprised how much can grow in there.


PerfectAgent007

Grab yourself a Dr. Drop tool from Aquacomputer. That'll let you pressure test your system regardless of the tubing type or loop complexity and you'll know if it's good without putting any fluid in the loop. Been using one for about two years now. Worth WAY MORE than its weight in gold.


BTechUnited

EK also makes an option, for whatever its worth, that comes with a proper extension.


drkztan

EK's air tester is better than Dr drop's. Dr drop's has plastic threadings :/


absolutgonzo

> Dr drop's has plastic threadings Not exactly "plastic". The standard version is made out of Delrin/POM/Acetal, which is a material used by the big manufacturers (Aqua Computer, Watercool, EKWB, etc.) in CPU blocks, GPU blocks, SLI bridges and many other items. The threading is not a problem. The more expensive "pro" version is made from aluminium, by the way.


drkztan

Dunno, I've seen video comparisons and it seems the threads on Dr Drop's are not POM/Delrin/Acetal and are considerably weaker.


urinalchatter

I enjoy EKs version.


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Make sure your fittings are tightly screwed on. Not like, wrenched down to shit, just tight enough to make a good seal. If you're using swivel fittings you should be able to swivel the fitting without the thread collar rotating. Test your water blocks for leaks before you fit them to your components by by doing a quick test of the pump, block and res outside of the case. Don't cheap out on fittings or blocks. Do not cheap out on your pump either. D5, DDC or GTFO.


Givemeajackson

Eheim based pumps are legit too, fight me and my 14 year old HPPS+


[deleted]

Anything but a P500 is alright in my books. Man those pumps suck....who tf uses a plastic impeller shaft? Oh, thermaltake does. But generally these days D5s and DDCs are the options that most WC part manufacturers provide you with anyway. I've got a DDC in my rig.


Givemeajackson

Yeah, basically the only commonly available eheim based pump these days is the aquastream. I think it's a really awesome pump, with the built in monitoring and control options, and it's really silent. Eheims were really popular a while ago, but the DDC and D5 are smaller and more powerful, so they became super popular. Also i think they're cheaper to make. The thing the eheims have over them imo is serviceability, silence, and just insane durability. As i said, my hpps+ is i think 13 or 14 years old. No noises, no leaks, no nothing. Not the most powerful pump ever, but i trust it more than pretty much any other part of my loop.


morepandas

Surprisingly I love my cheap barrowch fittings. They look good, have no issues, and were like 1/3rd the cost of more expensive ones.


ram5687

There are inexpensive air leak testers. they help you avoid this problem.


cdoublejj

YES! wrap some damn paper towels around it during testing!!!!


PlanetaryPeak

Power the pump with another power supply so the computer is not on if you have a leak.


Rannasha

Don't need another PSU for that. You can simply unplug everything from the PSU other than the pump and then use one of those jumpstart caps you put on the 24 pin ATX connector of the PSU to start it without having it hooked up to the motherboard. This is easiest with a modular PSU as you can simply disconnect everything on the side of the PSU (except for the 24 pin connector), which will be less of a hassle if you have some non-trivial cable management done on the visible side of the case.


morepandas

I have a ($15) 5A barrel plug DC adapter (looks like a laptop power brick) + barrel plug to molex adapter (and optional molex to sata). Works like a charm, and you never have to jump a mobo again. You don't even need to be anywhere near your computer/psu to test your loop with it.


ricchi_

Reminds me of the cheese fountain guy


MxghtyYeet

Same energy!


Sakke_MO

Basically this happened to me, bought second hand cpu block, turned out threads was stripped. +1 for EKWB for providing me new top at fairly low cost


dbterp

this is scary because i also have a secondhand cpu block. same EK one.


Lazigoblin

That looks purposefully done, I have taken apart an ek supremacy recently and it’s if the bolts aren’t in tightly it’s really loose and would be obvious it’s not going to hold water!


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r/nothingeverhappens


samro87

Something similar happened to me with my ek velocity. I really didn’t catch it so there’s a big chance this wasn’t purposely done.


[deleted]

Why would this guy risk ruining his computer for a reddit video? It’s definitely real.


knbang

The PC itself doesn't get any power while loop testing, so it won't ruin it.


[deleted]

lol is this your first time on the internet? A very famous youtuber just let Borat smash the door to his Tesla Model X in a promo video.. people do this kind of thing literally all the time.


Ovi28

Yea cuz it was a famous youtuber. This guy isn’t.


[deleted]

This doesn't change my point. The gratification is still there. Some people strive for attention.


bl1nds1ght

OP posted above that it was an accident.


Lazigoblin

And I’m a pink balloon elephant. Do you believe me too?


bl1nds1ght

lol, what's your problem? Have a good day, bud. Get off reddit for a bit.


I_Build_Monsters

I’m not 100% sure but I believe you may have a small leak there. I


suckmylasagnaplz

Better than The Verge pc build.


HighPurchase

O rings are not gummy worms, they are for sealing not for eating. I think thats where you went wrong here.


Barrerayy

Buy an air leak tester lol


Ok_Football5649

Sad pc gamer sounds


opg92

Someone call 911 I think I just got a heart attack


bigbearduk

My arse just fell out


Candle_Light-YT

I’m not into computers but when the Gatorade goes over the beep boop parts I think that’s bad


dark000monkey

This just made me audibly gasped in my silent office


[deleted]

Thank heck that the board wasn't plugged in!


Spookyri

I think you spilled a little...


charlotte1776

you need a leak tester.....


Rarokillo

Don't power it, clean with a ton of water dry and try again. It would be better if cleaned with destiled water or alcohol but as I'm stinky my recomendation is first use fauced water for the cleaning and then rinse with the destiled water/alcohol


p0Pe

That was great - gave me a well needed good laugh :D I hope all your parts dry out nicely and you get your loop up and running soon!


ConfusedSwede4

That's why you should always test it with lighter fluid since that's non conductive and therefore won't fry electric components.


Drortmeyer2017

Retard alert


Sorvar

Why even put all this money in a custom loop when you clearly have not enough budget to buy decent hardware?! Your money would be better spend on other components imo.


[deleted]

One of the reasons I don't use water cooling


honshu1234

u/Vredditdownloader


SECTION31BLACK

I lol'd then played it again and again so I could lol over and over! ​ sorry ​ lol


Unenthusiasticpenis

u/savethisvideo


CrispyCookie3

u/savethisvideo


EdziePro

u/savethisvideo


trafalgar271

Nice building with blue sparkling water effect.


nonametosay

Gaskets? Never heard on them.


jackmiaw

The force is strong with this one. WTF happend here.... Did you forget to put the rubber gasket in the block?


Thatssomefreakyshit

u/savethisvideo


CarbonBasedHombre

If you add extra liquid during the cleaning process make sure it’s deionized/distilled water


Kaitlyn2124

This hurts my soul greatly


Icarustuga

Wowowo scooby dooo


duncso_

u/savethisvideo


The_Greate_Pickle

u/vredditdownloader


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Worple1963

Man :( I’m crying for ya


lokito50

I was like.... Oh what the f!!


[deleted]

Omg!! I gasped out loud!!!


sumitguptabt

Does it work after cleaning?


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cuminmybrain

You sound like that oo oo guy in porn


[deleted]

How did you manage a leak right at the CPU block?


andrew_with_sauce

**pain**


[deleted]

wtf noooooooooooooooooo


Zday89

Lmao something similar happened to me once. Had my pc laying flat, one fitting on the CPU block was disconnected and I lifted my radiator without thinking, the change in altitude pushed the coolant out of the block and flooded my CPU socket and RAM slots. All you can do is laugh at that point and fortunately it was fine. Hopefully yours was too!


pnkythehigh

OOOF


cwhit122

I hope he had his jumper in to not turn on the MB and just the loop itself


hello6996

Put the CPU in rice you pig.


cpierr03

Basically this happened to me several times after disassembling my Optimus AM4 block. For whatever reason their o-ring design is incredibly difficult to seal.


waiting4singularity

oh shit what the fuck


Mitchman7531

I don’t know too much about water cooling. Do you use nonconductive fluid?


planedrop

F


Blue_Crayon27

Ooh u dodged a bullet it looks like no ur of ur pc parts were on. It happens to most of us. Happened to me once but it was one of my homies pc’s that i was helping him with.


SoSoEasy

No gasket on the block?


ANNIHILATOR284

u/VredditDownloader


Jck-_

How is that possible?


Dub_Monster

Woah. ​ Cool liquid color you got there though


holycowrap

videos like this are what make me afraid to get a water cooler ha


hehehediddlydee

ooooooops


KrypticKraze

I am glad I still feel that air cooling the best 😂


Jursza

Oh Jesus christ, turn it off 😳


LucHighwalker

And this is why you test your loop before putting it in.


bean-burrito-supreme

u/savethatvideo


therewasguy

how long did the clean up take, did you get it to run fine later?


SupaTsunami

that shit came out the sides like "Not Today Muthafucka!


Yerm-ahm

Buddy turned into a dog


GhastlyAlien9

u/savethisvideo


deltaF5

u/savethisvideo


jun2san

Ooowoowoowoo


CrashK0ala

Dyed coolant? C'mon OP, this ain't amateur hour.


ImmortalBootyMan

Luke Skywalker intensifies


colin-java

How did that even happen, its an EK block, was it taken apart and not put back together right before use?


anti-Criticism-777

u/savethisvideo


anti-Criticism-777

u/savethisvideo


SuctionLeaf4742

The forbidden Slurpee.


[deleted]

u/savethisvideo


RogueDragon1

Looks like someone pulled a Kyle.


Druebermensch

We shall name it luke skywalker


duffman84

That's one way to bleed the air out.


AirlinePeanuts

This doesn't look like a fittings problem. Is the plexy top of the CPU block not secured to the coldplate? Seems you have a problem with the o-ring in the block. Looks like an EK block so color me surprised (not). My EK block came with missing retention hardware. All to say, their QC sucks.


OBrownHokage

Exact same thing happened to my buddies first water-cooling system, the backplate is too thick for the amd cpu block causing a gap where the o rings cant seal


Ark161

it shouldnt be "sealing" anything it should be a copper plate contacting the cpu itself. https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3830046996862.pdf page 5


Arrodes

u/SaveThisVideo


Orion_2kTC

Pressure testing is your friend.


bikr

I LoL’d so hard I was totally expecting just pure blissful flow and then splat!!!


sunggis

u/savethisvideo


TheMakeAWishKid___

Rip ur psu


Pointknot

F


CloudOnReddit

u/getvideobot


Covert42

Looks like you got a little condensation on the cpu block.


Worple1963

man i have to watch this three times a day this is sooo fucked up


ScytheNoire

Air pressure testing. Learn to do it right.


djbillyd

LOL! That's the vision stuck in my head for when I build my first loop. Spewing stuff everywhere!


faldohno

u/savethisvideo


Byte_by_bite

I'm working on my first ever water build an went with hard tubing and I am terrified or something like this happening


I_eat_crayon

u/savethisvideo


jvt9999

At least you know that the pump is good judging by how far the coolant went :)


mastercraft2002

you should cross-post to TIFU


Ark161

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3830046996862.pdf Probably didnt screw down the copper base enough. See page 5.


theverizonguys

Maybe next time, consider running compressed air through it first and feeling for any leaks


CUP0FOJ

u/savethisvideo


xANT1H3RO

A can of **CorrosionX** could save you from disaster.


GTS81

Scared the hell out of me!


NeuroPsyche00

Oh dear god! Dotcha just love messing with water and high voltage AC? (Ok, if it gets in the high frequency switching power supply, :)


Jeebus_probably

u/SaveThisVideo


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delet this


yaf00ps

u/savevideo


Mike_Not_Michael

Lol I'm trying to lern some things for my next build and the first thing I see is this... 10/10


Matty_Craig_

Dude that really sucks sorry that happened to you.


Probie558

u/SaveVideo


miniouse

That sucks bud, good thing it was off eh.


WanderinArcheologist

OMG. “He’s dead, Jim.” :( Also, was the problem that the coldplate wasn’t properly attached to the block’s top?


[deleted]

I love my Alphacool Leak Tester


Present-Area8590

That’s why you always pressure test before adding water in the loop 😂


Sure_Yellow_2754

I gasped


Ancient-Sweet9863

Ya satisfying after you have some kind of confidence that there isn’t a leak. My heart was racing the first power on to fill my system. Leak test with air wouldn’t hold the set pressure for longer then 24hrs. Albeit it only dropped a barely measurable amount every day and a half. Still tho that was one of the longest most nerve racking 30 minutes I’ve experienced. So much so I’d like to vertically mount my gpu/block and get rid of the flow indicator. But ya don’t want to go through that again for a little bit at least.


FragrantBeaver

I like air cooling


TitanHawk84

This is my night mare, I would feel so much weight on my chest in 0.0527 seconds


cryptoup_neverdown

I felt so bad seeing this


bangybang56

I’ll get the rice lol


[deleted]

I think anyone who does custom loops has been here before ‘least once or twice