Posts by threephi

Quote:Originally Posted by owikh84 Can anyone tell me what happen to my brand new EK Nickel Plexi purchsed directly from EK Online Store? Unless I'm missing something, those marks are all on the "dry" part of the block, in other...

You didn't mention whether you did any drying-out procedures or how long you waited to boot up after the soaking, but that's usually a good idea FWIW. It sounds like you've got the problem solved, but you should run some stress tests...

I guess the card still worked? Nice job on the clean up, but my first thought is, the seller is a humongous doofus for leaving water in the block in the first place.

Quote:Originally Posted by Amoeba Mixing and matching can lead to issues (X for blocks, Y for fittings, Z for pumps/res, etc) with fit or other problems.I agree with everything in your post except this. Fittings and the ports on...

Oh and BTW, "game" in the nude... rrriiiiiiggghhhhttt.

Welcome to OCN! You've certainly come to the right place for learning about how to watercool your computer. Other people here are better at suggesting parts, but I want to respond to this in your post: Quote:Originally Posted by...

Quote:Originally Posted by ZytheEKS But copper and silver can both be used in the same loop with little to no issues? From my understanding there tends to be little to no galvanic corrosion between the two.Yeah although in this...

Quote:Originally Posted by All3n Now there is still the issue of dissimilar metals reacting with one another. this can be avoided by purchasing a loop that uses one type of metal. (Ideally Silver)People seemed to misinterpret this...

Quote:Originally Posted by Bloodystumps "Galvanic corrosion is an electrochemical process in which one metal corrodes preferentially to another when both metals are in electrical contact and immersed in an electrolyte. The same...

Thanks Martin! Coming from you that's high praise indeed It wasn't an entirely scientific test since the old block had an unknown amount of use beforehand, but I think the comparison is meaningful nonetheless. Great idea on using a...