Need some advice

[Spy 1]

Hi guys I had watercooling in the past and it was the kooalance case with the build in watercooling system. Now it just sits there without being used. I was wondering if I can use it on a core I7 4990K. Maybe I can upgrade the pump but let me know if it would work or I am just better off buying a new one thank you.
this is the case.

 

[AlienALX]

Trololololo

Not a chance.

 

[Spy 1]

so not even the radiator is usable ?

 

[Avet]

so not even the radiator is usable ?

Maybe you can use the radiator. But from the condition of those hoses i would recommend some serous cleaning with Mayhems Blitz Kit, or similar product. What radiator does it have?

Edit: But if i would give all that money for new watercooling loop i wouldn't risk it. You can find cheep radiators. There could be some nasty things in that rad.

 

[AlienALX]

Do not use Mayhem's Blitz kit. It's highly likely that your rad is aluminium and it's really not a good idea.

The problem with older loops was that they did not use O rings. Instead you wrapped plumber's tape around the fitting and it sealed that way. The edges are recessed and Orings do not work.

So yeah, I would not use any of it.

 

[SuB]

In the words of the wise Ripley.

Take off, and nuke it from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.

I wouldn't put ANY of what's in that picture in a new/refurbed loop. Looks like all kinds of chemical reactions have happened... Just isn't worth the risk.

 

[WYP]

In the words of the wise Ripley.

Take off, and nuke it from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.

I wouldn't put ANY of what's in that picture in a new/refurbed loop. Looks like all kinds of chemical reactions have happened... Just isn't worth the risk.

Agreed, I wouldn't recycle water cooling components that are that old into a new PC. You can't be sure what kind of erosion etc has happened over time, even with a decent clean you may still have something left that could damage your new components.

 

[AlienALX]

Agreed, I wouldn't recycle water cooling components that are that old into a new PC. You can't be sure what kind of erosion etc has happened over time, even with a decent clean you may still have something left that could damage your new components.

There are ways around that. You can clean with distilled vinegar etc without wrecking your parts and you can use a coolant that will run with anything (like EC6 for example).

But the age on those parts will likely throw up comparability issues and the age would also worry me. Pumps are not a finite part. They will go at some point and when they do it means you literally have to strip the whole thing down after draining it and then rebuild the entire loop. And for the sake of £100 (new rad and pump) it's hella not worth it.

 

[SuB]

There are ways around that. You can clean with distilled vinegar etc without wrecking your parts and you can use a coolant that will run with anything (like EC6 for example).

But the age on those parts will likely throw up comparability issues and the age would also worry me. Pumps are not a finite part. They will go at some point and when they do it means you literally have to strip the whole thing down after draining it and then rebuild the entire loop. And for the sake of £100 (new rad and pump) it's hella not worth it.

I was answering OP's question, and those are nearly twice the stated budget.. thus no I didn't compare them.

 

[AlienALX]

I was answering OP's question, and those are nearly twice the stated budget.. thus no I didn't compare them.

Wrong thread

 

[Spy 1]

The pic in the op is just to show what kinda case I was reffering too mine loop is not dirty like that. But I hear ya thanks for the reply might as well just buy a new one. Any recommendations for a new watercooling system

 

[AlienALX]

The pic in the op is just to show what kinda case I was reffering too mine loop is not dirty like that. But I hear ya thanks for the reply might as well just buy a new one. Any recommendations for a new watercooling system

Roughly plan out a loop. Figure out how many fittings you need, then buy at least 5 extra, in case you need to change the design at some point (adding a T piece for example gobbles up three fittings).

Then see what deals are going around on fittings. Recently I found a fire sale going on at OCUK for Bitspower fittings and bought ten for £1.99 each or something silly like that. That was where I started. Then I found suitable hose, then moved onto the res/pump and stuff like that..

Water cooling requires the planning first, then you can start shopping around for parts.

Are you just water cooling the CPU? or is the GPU going to be a part of the loop too? if so you may need a larger rad ETC ETC.

 

[Spy 1]

Just the cpu

 

[AlienALX]

OK then start with a case and go from there