Watercooling Fluid Shootout - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 16th Feb 2008, 08:55

http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2008...uid_shootout/1

We've all seen those non-conductive fluids that are supposed to be better than water - or at least safer. But do they cool any better? We take a look at three of the top NCFs and decide who's king of the proverbial hill...and if any of them are better than good old water.

r4tch3t · 16th Feb 2008, 09:14

Good article, was wondering witch fluid to get (and I have to import so wanted to be sure)

Krikkit · 16th Feb 2008, 09:17

Very interesting article - I'll definately think about Feser if I end up with a windowed case. (UV Black and blue sounds really fun). For now I'll stick with a bit of H20.

HourBeforeDawn · 16th Feb 2008, 09:21

yes I use Feser-One F1 fluid in ALL my cooling loops had my stuff shipped to me from there home company in germany, amazing stuff for sure and unlike some other coolants that tend to gel over time in a loop this stuff does not, still can easily be flushed out.
So ya I would HIGHLY recommend Feser-One for anyone cooling loop.

SiG · 16th Feb 2008, 09:48

And just when I was having second thoughts about water-cooling my rig, I see something as awesome as this. I'm sold on the Feser even if it will be a pain in the rear end to acquire over here.

The article was very good and informative, and even with my minimal knowledge of water-cooling I was able to understand all of it. Many Thanks.

mrb_no1 · 16th Feb 2008, 10:05

Nice addition to the watercooling series brett. I'll be honest in my experience of trying to research water cooling, its hard to find really informative opinions and results on the liquids, ultimately i had summised that i simply wanted an anti corrosion/algae fluid mixed in with distilled. Atleast now i know better for when i finally do go water cooling.

nice work

peace

samkiller42 · 16th Feb 2008, 10:52

Well it seems you have managed to sell more Feser to the masses, i sure know im getting it.
Cheers Bret.

Sam

IT-Service · 16th Feb 2008, 11:04

Thats why i start Selling Feser products also :-)
Why dont they hace tested the Alpacool Alphacola Fluids in this test also

Kipman725 · 16th Feb 2008, 11:24

when I messed around with watercooling I just used 10% anti freeze and distiled water. Although to be honest the need to water cool has considrably diminished with the improvements in air cooling.

Nexxo · 16th Feb 2008, 11:45

Sounds like a very decent (and lot cheaper) alternative to Fluorinert.

Great article. Love the photo work too.

airchie · 16th Feb 2008, 11:46

I used feser in my last loop and was suitably impressed.

Should've had some fluorinert in the test though...

Bindibadgi · 16th Feb 2008, 12:26

I had the displeasure of using MCT once - awful stuff. Sticky, smelly, disgusting and very expensive.

Bluephoenix · 16th Feb 2008, 14:31

currently using the feser Black/UV Blue stuff and have nothing but positive comments about it.

even when my custom pump cracked and leaked (something I quickly grilled my aluminum supplier about) It didn't fry anything, just wiped off and got going right away.

500mph · 16th Feb 2008, 15:31

Not going to test flat beer as an alternative?

Anyways, great review, and good photo's to match.

Drexial · 16th Feb 2008, 16:21

"the feser company" = the most annoying website ever.

the fluid looks like the way to go though. wish they had a non UV fluid though. Not really looking for that glow in my case.

OdDBaLL_MoD · 16th Feb 2008, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drexial

"the feser company" = the most annoying website ever.

Even more so when you open multiple pages, just make sure that you have you speakers either turned off, or at the least turned down...

Been looking at the Feser One Fluid for a while, just wish i had the money for the loop i had planned

Koradhil · 16th Feb 2008, 19:05

I normally use only distilled water, without any additives. Works fine for me, no problems with corrosion either.

The_Beast · 16th Feb 2008, 19:10

very nice article

I'd still use distilled water and an anticorrosion additive

p3n · 16th Feb 2008, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drexial

Not really looking for that glow in my case.

Being UVReactive sunlight wont create the same 'glow' they advertise with all the UV leds/lamps

E.E.L. Ambiense · 16th Feb 2008, 19:20

Yeah, that's exactly who I expected to win. With my experience with Feser, it was the least 'nasty' feeling on the hands. LOL. Didn't leave a gross residue afterwards if you spill some of it. Temps were good too. I don't use non-conductive coolant in my personal rigs, but I've used it in others. Feser cheesecake.

16th Feb 2008, 08:55	#1
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16th Feb 2008, 09:14	#2
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16th Feb 2008, 09:21	#4
HourBeforeDawn a.k.a KazeModz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cali, USA Posts: 1,796	yes I use Feser-One F1 fluid in ALL my cooling loops had my stuff shipped to me from there home company in germany, amazing stuff for sure and unlike some other coolants that tend to gel over time in a loop this stuff does not, still can easily be flushed out. So ya I would HIGHLY recommend Feser-One for anyone cooling loop. __________________ Current Rig: RubyRED • Lian-Li A05B • (2) Swiftech 220 Radiators • (2) D5 Variable Pumps • (2) Res • and a whole lot of modding • Retired Rig: Project F.E.A.R. • TT Lanbox Lite • Swiftech H2O-120 • Q6600 G0 OC@3.6ghz • 2900XT • 4gb SuperTalent Memory •

16th Feb 2008, 10:05	#6
mrb_no1 Pie Eater Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pyrford, England Posts: 365	Nice addition to the watercooling series brett. I'll be honest in my experience of trying to research water cooling, its hard to find really informative opinions and results on the liquids, ultimately i had summised that i simply wanted an anti corrosion/algae fluid mixed in with distilled. Atleast now i know better for when i finally do go water cooling. nice work peace __________________ Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3600Mhz ¦ Asus Maximus II Formula ¦ ATI Radeon 4890 (1000Mhz Core + 1200Mhz Mem OC) ¦ 2x2G Corsair Dom. PC 8500 @ 1080Mhz ¦ Aquacomputer WC ¦ Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty ¦ 150G Raptor, 2x1500 + 1x750 + 2x500 Seagate (SATA2) ¦ Pioneer DVD burner ¦ Lian Li - PC 73SL Aluminium Silent Server Case ¦ Dell 2007WFP 20" Widescreen ¦ Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speakers ¦ Sennheiser HD270

16th Feb 2008, 09:48	#5
SiG Minimodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 42	And just when I was having second thoughts about water-cooling my rig, I see something as awesome as this. I'm sold on the Feser even if it will be a pain in the rear end to acquire over here. The article was very good and informative, and even with my minimal knowledge of water-cooling I was able to understand all of it. Many Thanks.

16th Feb 2008, 10:52	#7
samkiller42 KEEP IT CLEAN! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Havant, Hampshire, England Posts: 3,193	Well it seems you have managed to sell more Feser to the masses, i sure know im getting it. Cheers Bret. Sam __________________ The Rig: i7 920 D0, Gigabyte EX58-UD5, 12GB DDR3 1600mhz, BFG GTX295, Samsung 64gb SSD, WD 640gb Black, Samsung F2 Eco 1TB, Dell 3007WFP, Windows 7 RC. The Netbook: Samsung NC10 Black, Intel Atom, 2gb DDR2 The Mac: Awaiting Delivery

16th Feb 2008, 11:04	#8
IT-Service What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antwerp - Belgium Posts: 10	Thats why i start Selling Feser products also :-) Why dont they hace tested the Alpacool Alphacola Fluids in this test also __________________ IT-Service.be Casemodding - Watercooling and Hardware Shop Official Alpahacool - AC Ryan - Feser reseller

16th Feb 2008, 11:24	#9
Kipman725 When did I get a custom title!?! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,753	when I messed around with watercooling I just used 10% anti freeze and distiled water. Although to be honest the need to water cool has considrably diminished with the improvements in air cooling. __________________ Sn45g game server mod My Electronics Site Hardware: 3400+ Sempr0n, 1GB RAM, 1.28TB local storage, x1950pro,Razer Viper,M$ comfort curve 2000,L70S + 17", Fujitsu 17" CRT Audio: HD-650's, PE congress amp, Sound Blaster AWE64, Soundblaster 24bit

16th Feb 2008, 11:45	#10
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16th Feb 2008, 14:31	#13
Bluephoenix Spoon? What spoon? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 936	currently using the feser Black/UV Blue stuff and have nothing but positive comments about it. even when my custom pump cracked and leaked (something I quickly grilled my aluminum supplier about) It didn't fry anything, just wiped off and got going right away.

16th Feb 2008, 15:31	#14
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16th Feb 2008, 16:21	#15
Drexial Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 297	"the feser company" = the most annoying website ever. the fluid looks like the way to go though. wish they had a non UV fluid though. Not really looking for that glow in my case.

16th Feb 2008, 19:05	#17
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The_Beast I am The Stig Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,237	very nice article I'd still use distilled water and an anticorrosion additive __________________ Rendering Machine - Gigabyte DS3L P35 - C2Q Q6600 - Antec New Solution Series NSK4480B - Corsair XMS2 2Gb - Sapphire 2600 XT 256mb - Seagate 'Cuda 320 GB - Antec Earthwatt 430 watt - Windows XP Pro -

16th Feb 2008, 19:20	#20
E.E.L. Ambiense Acrylic Heretic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Malabar, FL Posts: 2,729	Yeah, that's exactly who I expected to win. With my experience with Feser, it was the least 'nasty' feeling on the hands. LOL. Didn't leave a gross residue afterwards if you spill some of it. Temps were good too. I don't use non-conductive coolant in my personal rigs, but I've used it in others. Feser cheesecake. __________________ Latest Builds: "Movie Sign!" • CheckMate - MotM May '09 ~~Nominee~~ Loser! • BluBawx I • Lumière Noire - MotM Apr. '08 ~~Nominee~~ Loser! • Razzle Dazzle • CMC Field Server • "Building Better Worlds" - MotM Feb. '08 ~~Nominee~~ Loser! • Biohazard • MicroSuperFly