Help with liquid cooling

XxXGunXxXGraveXxX · Jul 20, 2017

Good afternoon everyone, I have the closed loop cpu cooler from a deepcool genome case that I need to modify. The long story is it leaked from the cpu block (literally while still in the new packaging not installed or ever turned on...)

I fixed the leak. Now its got bubbles in the system and what looks like mold grown in the fluid.

What I am thinking is to cut off the helix reservoir, put a normal reservoir in its place, and that will allow me to flush and refill easily. My biggest question is this.

Will a normal "open" reservoir work properly with the pump thats stock with this setup, or do I have to use a "closed" one like the helix reservoir thats attached currently.

Im not sure of the terms, I call one open as from the videos ive seen they dont fill them 100% full,
they leave a air gap at the top, and this helix reservoir has no air gap (that can be seen, I assume it has a gap inside the radiator somewhere.)

TLDR: Summed up easily, can I cut the helix reservoir off and put one like pictured (last picture link)

I truly appreciate any help and will be sure to pick a best solution!

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JackNaylorPE · Jul 20, 2017

I have no idea what type of cooling system they use in these things. But every CLC made has a weak pump and a cheap aluminum radiator .... all the mods in the world won't make up for that. Coolant normally contains corrosion inhibitors and algaecides which have a fixed life cycle. The manufacturers figure if this is going to cause any problems, it will happen after the warrant runs out.

If your time has a $ value, I would simply replace the cooler with a open loop AIO and retain any accessory parts

2 x 140mm
http://www.swiftech.com/h240x2.aspx

3 x 120mm
http://www.swiftech.com/h320x2.aspx

If ya want to go custom, if the radiator is aluminum, Id start by losing that... retain whatever items see suitable but make sure to rinse with a bleach solution to kill any algae and other crud
http://www.performance-pcs.com/mayhems-blitz-pro-cleaning-system.html

Using a radiator with both top and bottom ports makes bleeding easy. Here's some pics of a drain and fill ports.

3-Port Reservoir Top with Fill tube and Bleed Valve