Salsiccia Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 well I am worried because I have this in my system on a 2080ti and I hate the idea of water leaking into my PC ........ so can I remove it and get a RA from Corsair"? Is it in your system now and up and running: - And leaking? Then that's a question for Corsair. - And not leaking? Then, also a question for Corsair, but I'm not sure how they will react to a concern about something that might happen, but is currently working fine. BTW I also hate the idea of a potential breach in my system too, but I'm just not sure that there's actually much Corsair can do until there's an actual problem I have with my system!! Which I'm gonna try real hard not to have !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infin1tum Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Unless you're putting strain on the port, you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmaeus Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Ive had it installed for 8 months. Made it through CPU swaps without undoing any tubing. Seems like it maybe a lot more susceptible to leaking in hard tubing applications where the alignment isnt exactly right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knacker40 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 had mine in for 8 months, change of mobo, cpu & riser card with no issues so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Computer Guy Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 well I am worried because I have this in my system on a 2080ti and I hate the idea of water leaking into my PC ........ so can I remove it and get a RA from Corsair"? (warning: while your system is off and unplugged, with towels in place, careful not to break anything, use air pressure tester if you have one) It seems to me, for those who already have this block, to get some piece of mind about the issue, put a little flex on it in a way you think you might actually encounter while installed. If it doesn't leak your're probably ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynny75 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 For what its worth, after my hot air earlier, I decided to purchase an XG7 for my 2080TI. It would appear there have been some design changes to the top gasket, and it feels strong when I try to bend it by hand. In the attached image you can see that the area under the corsair embossed bolt heads is thicker ( ). My picture is of the back of the card, and that video timestamp is of the front. The gasket is symmetrical. I obviously don't know if any other changes have been made, but this is at least indicative of some design revision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-attack Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 That is interesting. I haven't heard about any changes, but I am glad its strong out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1987 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 i have not problems with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerminalFrost Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Been using this on my EVGA 2080 Ti XC Ultra for approx. 10months, within that time I have switched cases 2 times, each time having to plan tubing and switch fittings around and I am yet to see any kind of leak. As mentioned and from what I see, the only way for this to leak is by applying way too much pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navarra.r12 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 HE FIXIIIIT! explosions !! Interesting fix and so I want to get people's opinions on the best type/brand of silicone to buy. The one he uses seems like he just had it on hand without doing much research. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeDoyen Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 My first suggestion would be : if it isn't broken, don't fix it :) If it leaks, check your tubing runs, see if there's too much stress being put onto the waterblock. Still leaking and is still under warranty : Corsair support, and try to get a RMA and replacement, hopefully with the new sturdier manifold. As for silicone, i never used gasket makers like he has. It would have to be something that resists the chemicals used in coolants, and doesn't leaches solvents in the loop.. and doesn't melt acrylic of course.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstieur Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 There's a new XG7 RTX 2080 Ti SE with a 3rd screw in the middle of the manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dator Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I registered on the forums just to say this. I read about all the leaks and saw them putting pressure to cause the leak and I thought when I build my computer I wouldn't do that so it shouldn't leak. Man I was wrong. Just filled the tubes today and turned on the pumps and started leaking within 5 minutes. No pressure no nothing and it leaks. I guess I can't be mad at anyone but myself since I knew Corsair designed such a crap product. Here's hoping flex tape works. If you want a video showing it let me know. I'll be glad to post one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstieur Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I registered on the forums just to say this. I read about all the leaks and saw them putting pressure to cause the leak and I thought when I build my computer I wouldn't do that so it shouldn't leak. Man I was wrong. Just filled the tubes today and turned on the pumps and started leaking within 5 minutes. No pressure no nothing and it leaks. I guess I can't be mad at anyone but myself since I knew Corsair designed such a crap product. Here's hoping flex tape works. If you want a video showing it let me know. I'll be glad to post one. Return it and buy the new SE version with the 3rd screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dator Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Return it and buy the new SE version with the 3rd screw. According to Corsair's website I enter in my graphics card which is the Evga rtx 2070 super black and it tells me the FE is the recommended water block. Are you sure if the SE will fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstieur Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 According to Corsair's website I enter in my graphics card which is the Evga rtx 2070 super black and it tells me the FE is the recommended water block. Are you sure if the SE will fit? No, I assumed you had a 2080 Ti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubcutaneousOne Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I created an account just to say this. The behavior from the regular forum members on this thread has been INCREDIBLY disappointing. So many here have been attacking anyone worried about a problem. Whether the problem is serious, whether you want to call it something else etc If there is a potential for unexpected accidental leaks that is less than ideal. You want to blame other people for an oversight by Corsair. If anyone needs real help or input on a Corsair product they would be better off going literally anywhere else for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeDoyen Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Well, corsair did put the fix everyone was pointing at in the beginning, so it didn't matter what people were trying to defend. It was a silly design, an oversight and pretty desperate penny pinching. Luckily it worked for most users but well.. they learned their lesson with the 3000 series waterblocks and made blocks worth their price. (the latest revision 2000 series block was also a bit better). Brand loyalty is silly. You pay for a product expecting a certain level of quality depending on brand placement. If you get substandard quality, it's simply a bad product period. So yea, as with youtube reviews and other medias, always take what people say with a grain of salt. There'll always be shills, haters, fanboys etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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