Mixing Aluminum and Copper in a Waterloop - Page 4 - Overclock.net

DigitrevX · 09-12-08

Wow I remember this thread a long time ago.. rofl..

I still have the same loop and parts. I'm ordering a new block and tubing I'll have take apart that rbx block and take some pix.

I'd be all for getting a new res if I can find a way to mount it in the same location as it is now since its my only location at this point. Also the case is aluminum and not sure the side panels can support a res screwed into it without showing signs of stress.

eRazorzEDGE · 09-12-08

it shouldn't b more weight that the side panel can hold. i have that res, but i don't use it anymore since the black finish was wearing off and dissolving n the liquid. i take it urs isn't doing that?

**ira-k** · 09-12-08

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I'd be all for getting a new res if I can find a way to mount it in the same location as it is now since its my only location at this point. Also the case is aluminum and not sure the side panels can support a res screwed into it without showing signs of stress.

I bet you can get one of these on it alright..Swiftech MCRES-Micro .You can even velcro them in place if you need to, they work great, I've used them several times..

DigitrevX · 09-12-08

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Originally Posted by eRazorzEDGE

it shouldn't b more weight that the side panel can hold. i have that res, but i don't use it anymore since the black finish was wearing off and dissolving n the liquid. i take it urs isn't doing that?

Coming up to 2 years of use and I haven’t noticed much since last time I checked about 2 months back. When filled, it has some substantial weight to it and I think you underestimate how flimsy a 3d aurora case panel is. We are talking a few layered sheets of industrial grade tin foil. So I mounted it to the cases sub frame.

Anyways I'm thinking about this for a replacement. I’d like the idea using one of the 4 ports as a filler since cracking off the side panel un-mounting my current res flipping it up right to fill takes effort.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/61...?tl=g30c97s166

I'd have to A) make a bracket for mounting in the same place using the sub frame Or B) drill holes in the side of the case and add washers and mount it to the side panel.

Its too bad because I still love the design of my current res.

Eddie3dfx · 09-12-08

Thank You for posting this.
I am shocked at the long permanent effects.

eRazorzEDGE · 09-12-08

those plexi res' r nice looking, that's 4 sure.

really, even if ur side panel is 26ga. sheet metal, it'll still have a significant amount of strength. with both of those clamp-holder-ma-bobs attached 2 the side panel, with 2 screws each, i think it'll hold up nicely. but as u stated, u might have problems opening and closing it :/

liguhy · 04-10-09

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Originally Posted by DigitrevX

I decided to take my loop apart and take some pictures of its status. This is the first time I completely drained it to check it out. The color of the fluid xp was getting a little light so I added a little fresh liquid to it after I was done.

Anodized passive reservoir is pit free and clean just like the day I bought it.
Pics were take while the inside was still a little wet.

The waterblock is interesting. I see no pitting at all. But I do notice a green tint. First thing that comes to mind is algae, but there was a blue residue on my tubes when I emptied it. That blue and orangey color of the copper can make things have a green tint but for the most part if I don't see pitting I'm not worried.

Fluid XP that was in the loop seems pale compaired to fresh fluid xp. I bet I know where the color went. Probably deposited in my tubes and coated inside my RBX block.

And of course the money shot when its all back togeather. Notice the color in the tubes are the same color as looking trough 3 inches of the old fluid. So its obviously darker with newly added fluid xp.

I really like the XSPC Passive Reservoir design but hate that it is aluminum on the inside, even if anodized aluminum. Is there any surface treatment that completely removes dissimilar metal corrosion without sacrificing heat transfer?

If there isn't any resonable answer, I guess I'll go with a Koolance Inline Reservoir, but a lack of an inner inlet tube to prevent bubbles worries me.

DuckieHo · 04-10-09

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Originally Posted by liguhy

I really like the XSPC Passive Reservoir design but hate that it is aluminum on the inside, even if anodized aluminum. Is there any surface treatment that completely removes dissimilar metal corrosion without sacrificing heat transfer?

If there isn't any resonable answer, I guess I'll go with a Koolance Inline Reservoir, but a lack of an inner inlet tube to prevent bubbles worries me.

XSPC Passive Reservoir didn't do much anyways... it was just for looks.