Hi i have almost got all the parts to complete my watercooling kit all i need is the radiator and pump. there are some parts of watercooling iam still not sure about so i will ask the questions here. 1. What water do i use 2. What do i add to the water to make it ok for use with watercooling. 3. How do i know how much water and how much water dye and how much addatives to add to my system 4. In my chieftek dragon iam not sure where to mount my 120.1 rad can you help me I hope someone can help Cheers Richman
1. Distilled is commonly used, deionised is still out for debate (although I've used it without issue). Tap water is generally dismissed due to mineral (amongst other things) content, which can lead to deposits and give rise to algae on occasion. One caveat - check manufacturers' recommendations. Some market their own brand of blended coolant (no need to add water) and may refuse to honour the warranty on parts if their recommendations aren't followed. 2. Again, depends on manufacturers' recommendations - I use antifreeze for sub-zero setups but for general use, I use a clear corrosion inhibitor and then a coloured UV dye (for aesthetic reasons and to highlight potential leaks before they drip during the first run of a new rig). 3. RTFM. Most modern dyes and additives list the recommended dilution on the label. For exceptions to this rule, you'd have to be specific as to what you buy at the time. As an example, my corrosion inhibitor runs at a 2% mix (or 50:1 ratio), whereas my dye is 1% (or 100:1). 4. Where do you have the space for it? Some people with a lot of 3.5" mounted HDDs but spare 5.25" bays might consider mounting a rad in the top panel but some people dismiss this due to the air being preheated on the run through the case past the internal components. Personally, I sacrificed the lower drive cage... ... but some might say the preheated air will go back into the loop anyway. Regardless, both methods can & do work, just make sure you can maintain a good balance of airflow both sides of the rad. Hope this helps.
