Question Closed loop CPU water cooling systems

[Slick_3]

Can you test functionality without installation? Does it need to be installed in order to be able to determine proper function or can it be done stand-alone? CORSAIR H100i v2

 

[Barty1884]

IIRC, the H100i V2 uses a Fan/Pump header for power and not SATA?

In that case, it would need to be installed (or at least connected) to the motherboard.... at that point, it may aswell be mounted on the CPU (as you'll need something installed anyway).

Why would you want to test before install, out of curiosity?

 

[jsmithepa]

I don't see why not, unless it needs the heat of the CPU to open a valve or something. Got a heat gun?

 

[Slick_3]

I have a clothes iron and bought the cooling system used off ebay. I want to test for leaks and flow rate before installing. Is this possible?

 

[rubix_1011]

Are you just wanting to see if 'the liquid cooler has leaks'? Jumper an ATX power supply and connect it, see if you find leaks.

But in all seriousness - the cooler should not leak and should be apparent if it has leaked by the indication of sticky droplets anywhere in the packaging and a smell of glycol coolant. Otherwise, you're one of the only 0.001% who leak tests a closed loop cooler out of the box.

 

[Slick_3]

But it's a used unit, not a new one. It's listed as untested. I believe It would be wise to try and test it first. Thanks for the help.