Watercooling (My) first time dismantling for cleaning

Hey,

I'm kinda in over my head here, but I need to be able to do this myself. I have a water cooling system for my CPU, and it desperately needs a good drain, flush and clean. It is a XSPC branded system with pump, radiator & reservoir.

After doing some research, apparently de-ionised water is fine for flushing and washing, but I was hoping to reuse the actual fluid although it has sediment in it. Would sieving the fluid through a tea-strainer work? (As you have probably already guessed, I'm a novice). Also, toothbrush?

Any advice would be appreciated.

CCA

 

I wouldn't reuse your old fluid. It's not very expensive really, just get some new to fill up with.

 

Ok, other than obviously scan.co.uk, do you know of anywhere else that may sell appropriate coolant?

 

Overclockers, Aquatuning, specialtech to name but three

 

Many thanks.

 

Your best bet is de iornised water if you won't colour mayhems dies

O and silver coil or biocide

 

I picked up some deionised water to flush the system with. Coolant wise I've ordered this: XSPC EC6 Coolant. Also ordered this Mayhems Blitz Basic Cleaning System.