Custom water loop MAINTAINANCE !

[lordsam_002]

I recently bought a custom water cooled PC from Digital Storm. It's great but I have one query, I don't know anything about the maintenance of the custom loop. About how often do we have to change the liquid and how to deal with any leakage or damages due to it. I need the community's help please.

 

[CaptainCretin]

You need to ask them, that is what you gave them the money for. How often and what is needed depends on what they filled it with.

 

[Olle P]

To expand on the matter:
1. What happens with no maintenance?
Answer: Reduced cooling performance over time. Dust on the convector and possible problems with stuff getting stuck inside the cooling block(s).
Leakage is typically not something that occur in a static loop.

2. How often does it need maintenance?
Dusting your convector could be done frequently. Depends on how fast dust builds up there in your usage.
Taking the loop apart to clean it inside is a matter of manufacturer's recommendations, the cooling medium used and your general cooling performance.
If you see algae or residue in the tubings you definitely need to clean the system.