wat to use for coolant?

TOUGHGUY · 17-January-06, 04:58 PM

I recently bought an asetek water cooling system but i dont have coolant, should i just fill the whole system with prestone(anti-freeze) or mix it with water? and if i should mix it, why?

Dex · 17-January-06, 05:44 PM

Wait for Specialblend or AntiM to turn up, they'll answer any question under the sun about coolant mixtures. If I remember correct, its something like 90% distilled water 10% anti-freeze...

But as I say, wait for the experts to turn up

There are plenty of coolants available for w/c systems, you don't have to mix your own.

Nerdz · 17-January-06, 05:55 PM

Yea i think it was a 5:1 Mixture of Each, Unless the Antifreeze has water in it all ready. Also put a couple drops of algecide in the mix.

Jobistober · 17-January-06, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TOUGHGUY


	and if i should mix it, why?

Antifreeze's main purpose is to reduce the freezing temperature of water, hence antifreeze. It's primarily made for cars, but when you mix it into your computer's water cooling system, it helps prevent corrosion and electrolysis(corrosive reaction between dissimilar metals).

The reason you mix it is because antifreeze by itself isn't a very good coolant at all, as water will absorb more heat than antifreeze. The ticket is to mix just a little bit with the water so that it can do it's job.

There are many pre-manufactured coolants that you can buy that are specifically made for computers.
Here are a few different Pre-mixes you can buy:
Fluid XP -$29.99
Corsair COOL -$11.99

jofultner · 17-January-06, 06:48 PM

I have been using a 50/50 blend of Hy-Per Lube Super coolant and water.So good so far.Jo PS jobistober got new sig I see

Spectrum · 17-January-06, 06:50 PM

I use 5-10% antifreeze, distilled water, a few drops of algaecide and a few drops of my UV dye.

AntiM · 17-January-06, 10:30 PM

Spectrum's got the "Anti's Approved" mix down. You can run as much as 25% antifreeze in distilled water without too much of a performance hit (about a degree C) and extend times between coolant changes.

lAnonymousl · 18-January-06, 03:21 AM

I like to use 100% pure tears from the eyes of orphaned children. I call it my "overclock juice".

DickNervous · 18-January-06, 08:42 AM

My personal preference right now is the PC Ice from Voyeurmods. Though in the past I have used the prestone/water mix with great results. I just like the fact that with PC Ice you don't have to worry about adding anything else, unless you want to put dye in it.

The Dragon Reborn · 18-January-06, 12:10 PM

I read the stuff even comes in colors!

TDR

DickNervous · 18-January-06, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dragon Reborn


	I read the stuff even comes in colors! TDR

Indeed it does, but what if your favorite color is purple.

Nerdz · 18-January-06, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DickNervous


	Indeed it does, but what if your favorite color is purple.

It comes in that too, its called UV Reactive Dye

Erad · 18-January-06, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lAnonymousl


	I like to use 100% pure tears from the eyes of orphaned children. I call it my "overclock juice".

Congrats on 2,000 posts.

17-January-06, 04:58 PM		#1 (permalink)
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17-January-06, 05:44 PM		#2 (permalink)
Dex Retr-hoe Reviewer	Wait for Specialblend or AntiM to turn up, they'll answer any question under the sun about coolant mixtures. If I remember correct, its something like 90% distilled water 10% anti-freeze... But as I say, wait for the experts to turn up There are plenty of coolants available for w/c systems, you don't have to mix your own.

17-January-06, 05:55 PM		#3 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot	Yea i think it was a 5:1 Mixture of Each, Unless the Antifreeze has water in it all ready. Also put a couple drops of algecide in the mix.

17-January-06, 06:48 PM		#5 (permalink)
jofultner Apex Elite Tech	I have been using a 50/50 blend of Hy-Per Lube Super coolant and water.So good so far.Jo PS jobistober got new sig I see

17-January-06, 06:50 PM		#6 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor	I use 5-10% antifreeze, distilled water, a few drops of algaecide and a few drops of my UV dye.

17-January-06, 10:30 PM		#7 (permalink)
AntiM Aqua Pimp	Spectrum's got the "Anti's Approved" mix down. You can run as much as 25% antifreeze in distilled water without too much of a performance hit (about a degree C) and extend times between coolant changes.

18-January-06, 03:21 AM		#8 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	I like to use 100% pure tears from the eyes of orphaned children. I call it my "overclock juice".

18-January-06, 08:42 AM		#9 (permalink)
DickNervous Vic Rattlehead's Hoe	My personal preference right now is the PC Ice from Voyeurmods. Though in the past I have used the prestone/water mix with great results. I just like the fact that with PC Ice you don't have to worry about adding anything else, unless you want to put dye in it.

18-January-06, 12:10 PM		#10 (permalink)
The Dragon Reborn Apex Elite Expert Tech	I read the stuff even comes in colors! TDR