Transporting with water cooling

[bigkittyjr]

I have to move my computer every weekend and currently have been doing it for about a year.

If I water cool my cpu and gpu, both with prebuilt water blocks like the h100i, would I be able to safely move it? In addition, how much weight would be added? Thanks guys

- Bigkittyjr

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... if they are made of Copper a lot... there will be extra stress on the MB there... with every speed bump along the way. B /

 

[mrmez]

Should be good. Just install everything properly.
I've got an H100 and its EXTREMELY light compared to my old custom build.
My old empty 120mm rad is heavier than the entire H100 loop.

 

[bigkittyjr]

If the liquid does burst, what will happen to all the components?

 

[groundrat]

H100 weighs like 5 pounds, at most. Unless your case is flimsy you shouldn't have a problem. The closed loop systems are considerably less prone to damage from rough treatment than a high end custom system. Just don't drop it or use it as a door stop, you'll be fine.

If it bursts ( from cold, maybe) your unpowered components get wet. As far as I know the liquid inside the loop in just water. Its not corrosive. Be sure to disassemble and dry everything off carefully before you turn it back on. ...And of course replace the cpu cooler! Sorry for the dupe post. You guys are quick.