Best AIO Cooler With Clear Tubing That Won't Get a Cracked Res

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I'm looking for an AIO for my Ryzen 5, and I wanted the aesthetics of clear tubing and being able to see the liquid, but I've noticed a lot of the clear reservoir get cracks after about 6 months. Does anybody have any AIOs with clear tubing? I'd like to know which are the best. If most of the clear tubing AIOs end up being trash, then I'll just have to get an H100i or something.
 
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Clear reservoirs shouldn't crack unless they are exposed to physical shock (dropped, hit, etc) or the coolant is alcohol based which reacts chemically.

I would recommend Swiftech H220 or H240 X2, but they are being discontinued, I believe. They utilize clear tubing and perform very well...I've tested and own 1.
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Lutfij

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What's stopping you from building your own loop or better yet, investing in a kit with clear tubing? Acrylic over time will show signs of stress fractures which is why some have complained about it cracking. UV(and heat) exposure will further aid in it's demise.

If you can't go for a DIY watercooling kit, then you're going to have to look at the AIO's by Coolermaster, NZXT, Corsair, Silverstone, Antec, Thermaltake or Deepcool.
 
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Clear reservoirs shouldn't crack unless they are exposed to physical shock (dropped, hit, etc) or the coolant is alcohol based which reacts chemically.

I would recommend Swiftech H220 or H240 X2, but they are being discontinued, I believe. They utilize clear tubing and perform very well...I've tested and own 1.
 
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Lutfij

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Exactly!

Deepcool's Captain series have a see through pump top/loop
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while they also bundled it with a case and a see through helix res
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but then again, you tamper with the tubing/res or anything and you void warranty.

:/
 
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