Do i need to 'initialize' the rest of components like the rads?

[wrenaudrey]

I've initialize the rads that came in last week or so and i've followed what some of you told me in the other thread.

Now im wondering whether or not i need to do the same to the other components like the cpu, gpu block, pump top, res? And maybe even tubing and the fittings? :S

Thanks again

 

[SuB]

you shouldn't need to flush with viniger or anything, just run some DI water through it for a few hours to make sure it's all clear, empty and refill with your coolant of choice.

 

[wrenaudrey]

you shouldn't need to flush with viniger or anything, just run some DI water through it for a few hours to make sure it's all clear, empty and refill with your coolant of choice.

Well for the rads i boiled some water, filled it and shook it for couple of minutes. Did three times and again three times with DI water.

Shall i do that with the other components too?
And you said, for a couple of hours, really? Like set up the loop outside and keep it running?

 

[Greenback]

All I do with the blocks is put water in put my thumbs over the holes shake empty in to a clean bowl a couple of times, then rinse a couple of times with DI water and bobs your uncle

 

[wrenaudrey]

All I do with the blocks is put water in put my thumbs over the holes shake empty in to a clean bowl a couple of times, then rinse a couple of times with DI water and bobs your uncle

Do this with pump top/pump and res too?

The last parts have just arrived and have now disassembled the computer, just need this confirming so i can start

 

[Bartacus]

I'd recommend doing the same thing you did to the rads to the CPU/GPU blocks too, as stated above. I didn't do my pump tops or res, but it's never a bad idea.

Also if this is your first time underwater, you should pick up an external power supply, a molex on/off switch, and a molex y-split cable. That will cost you about $25. Also get some cheap "junk tubing". Pick up 3 meters of the cheapest clear tube you can find. Use that tubing + other stuff to assemble the loop completely outside the computer system. I did mine on my kitchen table. You can hook up all the rads / blocks / res / pumps risk-free that way, leak testing, get a feel for how tight the fittings have to be, etc. It's a good practice run. And you can use the clear tubing to measure tube length when you put it together. That way you don't waste any good color tubing.

 

[Greenback]

pump/pump top check for debris but should be fine, res you can do