Leak testing a water cooler?

[smoats]

First time water cooler user here and I was wondering how would I go about leak testing a Thermaltake 3.0 Ultimate Extreme S?

I was considering plugging it in to one of my fan headers and putting it in a tray overnight to see if it would leak, but didn't know if that would work well enough.

Any advice?

BTW here's my build:
MOBO: Asus Crosshair V Formula Z
CPU: AMD FX 8350 (no OC)
Current CPU cooler: Arctic cooling Freezer pro 64
Case: CM 690 II Advanced USB 3.0

 

[Gam3r01]

You dont need to leak test AIO coolers, that mainly just for custom builds.

 

[smoats]

You dont need to leak test AIO coolers, that mainly just for custom builds.

While that's true, I'm an overly cautious person and want to make sure that it's good. Because while there may only be a one in a million chance of it failing, with my luck I would get that one.

 

[Gam3r01]

I can understand that, I was skeptical of my h100i at first.
I would say your best option would be to breadboard the system, and do something like this http://modcrash.com/leak-test-pc-water-cooling-kit/3/

 

[smoats]

Is there anyway to test if the thing is properly sealed without actually putting it on the CPU. I'm not worried about testing it's cooling capabilities just making sure there's no leaks. To that end could i just plug it's fan cable into one of the fanheaders in my mobo and keep it in a tray to see if it leaks?

 

[Gam3r01]

You would still need to provide the pump power, and have a working CPU cooler installed as well.
A visual check would be enough assurance before you stick it on, if it had a leak it probably would have showed up by now.

Honestly, moving it around and doing tests can increase the risk of leaks.