First Water Cooling loop

Katsushirou15

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Okay so I decided to do watercooling to lower my CPU and GPU temperatures and I already ordered my parts. What type of fluid should I use for low maintenance? I realized that some say that distilled water and PT Nuke is the best and will not cause build up. However, I already purchased some Primochill Ice Intensified Clear/UV Blue coolant. I am worried that it may cause some buildup in the long run. Should I get some PT Nuke and use distilled instead? Any help is greatly appreciated.

*Okay so I should not use the coolant and use distilled instead. I am worried about the silver coil causing corrosion in my loop though. Here are my parts:

CPU Block: Koolance CPU-380I
Tubing: PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing 3/8"ID x 5/8" OD
GPU block: EK-FC770 GTX DCII - Nickel
Pump: Koolance PMP-400
Pump top/Res: EK DDC X-RES Top 100
Rad: Black Ice Pro II Compact
Fittings: EK-CSQ Fitting 10/16mm G1/4 - Nickel
 
Solution
I have been doing water cooling for a number of years and have tried many different types of fluid including distilled water. I currently use this;

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14874/ex-liq-202/Alphacool_Ultra_Pure_Water_-_1000mL.html?tl=g30c337s1591

and this;

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11441/ex-tub-705/IandH_Silver_KillCoils_-_Antimicrobial_999_Fine_Silver_Tubing_Reservoir_Strip.html?tl=g30c103s1676

Along with a bit of dye for color since I use clear tubing so I can change color without re doing the tubing.
I have also used the PT nuke and some Feser corrosive inhibitor.

The current combination of the pure water and silver coil do the job and I have no issues.

Buzz247

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Yes it will cause build up in the long run. Anything other than distilled always will. will also cause staining of tubing. clogging is your main enemy. Routine 6 month maintenance is essential. Pull apart blocks, clean with toothbrush and vinegar solution or ketchup or lemon juice solution to minimize clogging chances
 
I have been doing water cooling for a number of years and have tried many different types of fluid including distilled water. I currently use this;

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14874/ex-liq-202/Alphacool_Ultra_Pure_Water_-_1000mL.html?tl=g30c337s1591

and this;

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11441/ex-tub-705/IandH_Silver_KillCoils_-_Antimicrobial_999_Fine_Silver_Tubing_Reservoir_Strip.html?tl=g30c103s1676

Along with a bit of dye for color since I use clear tubing so I can change color without re doing the tubing.
I have also used the PT nuke and some Feser corrosive inhibitor.

The current combination of the pure water and silver coil do the job and I have no issues.

 
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