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EK woes

Hopper64
Level 15

‎08-17-2016 02:51 PM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 01:51 AM by Community Admin

This is getting frustrating. I now have a second predator 360 with pump failure. Temps on my 6950 were up in the 70s to 80s for at least 15-20 minutes before I knew about it. I was out of the room. One of the hoses was hot, the other cool.

EK had a recall on these units to start and I had to RMA that unit and now 2 more.

Anyone with similar problems? Has this damaged this expensive CPU?
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Menthol
Level 14

‎08-17-2016 05:23 PM

I have the original, never leaked so I didn't replace it, let's pray it didn't damage your CPU
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎08-17-2016 05:39 PM

It booted fine. I thought if it screwed the CPU I would probably know it. Or wishful thinking?
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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samual
Level 11

‎08-17-2016 05:45 PM

I've had no problem with my predator 360 version 1.1 after 3 months. Yeah your system would have shutdown if the CPU got to Hot and 70s and 80s for GPU is still under their max. Where are you ordering them from? 3 RMAs is alot.
x99-pro/3.1 | i7-5820k | 16gb gskils 3000 | Nvidia gtx 980 ti | 512gb SM950 Pro | Predator 360 AIO | ASUS PA248Q | Seasonic Platnium 1000w
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎08-17-2016 05:57 PM

Altex computers. These last 2 were 1.1 revision and I updated the unit with the fan add on last week.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Raja
Level 13

‎08-18-2016 04:31 AM

The DDC pumps can burn out if they get too hot. Might want to look at that side of things if you're on your third unit. Perhaps the EK DDC heatsink housing will help (with some airflow).
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎08-18-2016 05:02 AM

The first one was a recall due to the leaking water blocks. Mine was ok but returned it as recommended. That unit is still fine. Bought a second unit for a test bench and the pump was DOA. Never worked. The problem yesterday was the replacement for this second unit. It's only 2 months old. I'm getting weary of CPU cooler RMAs. You think those high temps screwed the CPU?
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Artureld
Level 7
In response to Hopper64

‎08-18-2016 05:17 AM

Hopper64 wrote:
The first one was a recall due to the leaking water blocks. Mine was ok but returned it as recommended. That unit is still fine. Bought a second unit for a test bench and the pump was DOA. Never worked. The problem yesterday was the replacement for this second unit. It's only 2 months old. I'm getting weary of CPU cooler RMAs. You think those high temps screwed the CPU?


I doubt it would have done much to the processor as most of them have built in protection and switch off instead of burning out. You could try using the Intel Processor Diagnostic tool for reassurance but pretty sure it should be fine.

Pretty weird about the two units having such issues EK stuff is usually reliable.
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎08-18-2016 05:57 AM

That's what I thought. They usually make good stuff.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Raja
Level 13

‎08-18-2016 06:04 AM

CPU is probably fine. If you do want to run that type of pump, I'd probably invest in the DDC heatsink. It helps extend pump lifespan. I've burnt them out over time. It's far more likely to happen if the pump isn't attached to a heat conductive surface. While this doesn't affect you, it can be even worse if the pump sits on a gel pad to reduce vibration, as the heat build up becomes worse.

They are good pumps as they have exceptional head pressure. Just need to be used with a bit of care regarding heat dissipation.


DDC pumps make more sense for loops with multiple blocks, where restriction becomes an issue.
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