Tom's Hardware > Forum > Overclocking > General Discussions > what additives do i put into a water cooled system??
Word :    Username :           
 

i was just wondering what to put into a water cooled system.. here is a link to the place ill be ordering from so if you could suggest one from here that would be brilliant.

http://www.dangerden.com/store/home.php?cat=11

i was reading how (i forget name for the type of non conductive water) but that by itself does the best job, but if there is a leak i dont want to take a chance of it mucking things up. so in your opinion what is the best choice?

Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.

Maverick7 wrote :

i was just wondering what to put into a water cooled system.. here is a link to the place ill be ordering from so if you could suggest one from here that would be brilliant.

http://www.dangerden.com/store/home.php?cat=11

i was reading how (i forget name for the type of non conductive water) but that by itself does the best job, but if there is a leak i dont want to take a chance of it mucking things up. so in your opinion what is the best choice?



Redline Water Wetter is commonly used as it is non-conductive, reduces galvanic corrosion, and has lubricants and anti-foam additives. MCT works too, and it's listed on the site for $20. That's basically everything you need your fluid to have.

Reply to cb62fcni
- 0 +

Sierra anti-freeze 50:50. Car radiator fluid is fairly efficient and handy. Please use DISTILLED water, and not DEIONIZED water. DEIONIZED water is very corrosive especially the 18Meg ohm stuff.

The SIERRA anti-freeze is propylene glycol, much more environment friendly than ethylene glycol.

f61

------------------------------ Vista=W98se...LOL just say no to scripts, and ActiveX controls at the right time. You guess when.

The iPhone's battery is soldered into place. Thats OK if you drop it, it won't fall out. How much will it cost to swap?
Reply to f61

so how much of that stuff do i use and how much distilled water do i use??

 

and is this stuff ok? Fluid XP+ EXTreme http://www.dangerden.com/store/pro [...] =63&page=1

 

and if i add this stuff is it ok?? http://www.dangerden.com/store/pro [...] =55&page=1


Message edited by Maverick7 on 07-14-2007 at 02:35:11 AM
Reply to Maverick7
- 0 +

Yes those are fine, but MAKE SURE:

1) use DISTILLED water
2) you mix the proper proportions as per the instructions, don't go adding more thinking it'll work better. It won't.
3) if you're still unsure, just order 1 bottle of HydrX and dump it with 1 liter of distilled water. It contains all the additives you need and is UV-reactive as well. $5 a bottle, can't go wrong.

------------------------------ Upgrade my rig so much........no point in posting specs.
Reply to skyguy
- 0 +

@ maverick7

1/2 water and 1/2 Anti-Freeze, just like in your car.

------------------------------ Vista=W98se...LOL just say no to scripts, and ActiveX controls at the right time. You guess when.

The iPhone's battery is soldered into place. Thats OK if you drop it, it won't fall out. How much will it cost to swap?
Reply to f61
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Overclocking > General Discussions > what additives do i put into a water cooled system??
Go to:

There are 988 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them