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Chris Metcalfe

Chris Metcalfe

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ok guys im new to the forum i need help with some things i am a first time liquid cooler builder,i will post my parts and let you guys tell me what you think but my main question is fluids,i have read countless forums on how distilled water is the best but im wanting to go with a more non conductive fluid like alpha cool ultra pure water now my question is do i need a kill coil or some thing like pt nuke or dead water for it plz help. now heres my parts list

Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper Triple 120mm Radiator
Alphacool HF 38 Cape Cyclone Reservoir - 250 V.2
Alphacool Compression Fitting - G 1/4 Thread 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD (19/13mm) - Chrome
Masterkleer PVC Tubing 1/2" ID / 3/4" OD - 10ft Retail Pack - Clear
XSPC RayStorm High Performance Acetal CPU Liquid Cooling Block - AMD (Sockets AM2, AM2+, AM3, FM1)
Alphacool G1/4 Male to Male Rotary Extender - Chrome
Alphacool Ultra Pure Water - 1000mL
Phobya DC12-400 12V Water Cooling Pump - (DC12-400)
Mayhems Dye - 15mL - UV Green
 
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distilled water is non conductive, all fluids will gain conductivity over time though,

distilled water and something like kill a coil or the silver plug will keep everything clean, the pre mixes generally have algaecides in them so a coil isnt needed
that pump doesnt look bad at all for the price but who knows how reliable it is.

I would also grab 20 feet and play it safe. generally colored tubing with distilled is best vs clear with dye, I run dye and it stains your res and tubing .
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distilled water is non conductive, all fluids will gain conductivity over time though,

distilled water and something like kill a coil or the silver plug will keep everything clean, the pre mixes generally have algaecides in them so a coil isnt needed
that pump doesnt look bad at all for the price but who knows how reliable it is.

I would also grab 20 feet and play it safe. generally colored tubing with distilled is best vs clear with dye, I run dye and it stains your res and tubing .
 
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Chris Metcalfe

Chris Metcalfe

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thank you so much but i think ill take my chances with my dye and distilled no disrespect.but thank you for you quick responce i think i have found a new home for discussing computers
 
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yea dye wont hurt its just a pain when its time to clean and over time you will want to change your tubing. i run food coloring in my loop haha.

feel free to come back any time.
 
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