Jump to content

EC6 Coolant - needs biocide/kill coil ?

kks21199
 Share
Posted

I just got a XSPC EC6 coolant for my water loop. I bought it in a hope that I won't be needing a biocide/kill coil which I will need if I use distilled water. 

 

Can anyone make sure that I don't need those ? Is EC 6 good if I change the fluid every 6 months ? Will it gunk up my water blocks ?

My Ultimate 4.5K Build : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/kks21199/saved/RWhj4D


Build Log & Benchmarks : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/169554-3d-workstation-overclocking-gaming-and-silent-pc-phanteks-enthoo-primo/


 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I just got a XSPC EC6 coolant for my water loop. I bought it in a hope that I won't be needing a biocide/kill coil which I will need if I use distilled water.

Can anyone make sure that I don't need those ? Is EC 6 good if I change the fluid every 6 months ? Will it gunk up my water blocks ?

If

You change the liquid every 6 months it

Will be fine, but why not have a kill coil anyway? They are dirt cheap.

CPU: i7 3770k@ 4.6Ghz@ 1.23v - GPU: Palit GTX 660ti - MOBO: Asrock Extreme 4 - RAM: Corsair vengeance 8GB 1600Mhz - PSU: OCZ 650watt - STORAGE: 128Gb corsair force GT SSD/ 1TB seagate barracuda 7200rpm

                                                                                         COOLING: NH-U14s/ 3x Noiseblocker blacksilent pros/ Silverstone Air Penetrator/ 2 corsair AF120s

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

If

You change the liquid every 6 months it

Will be fine, but why not have a kill coil anyway? They are dirt cheap.

 

They are cheap. But here in my country, the kill coil is nearly priced as the coolant and very hard to get it. I will order one from Ebay and have it shipped here. Much easier :P

My Ultimate 4.5K Build : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/kks21199/saved/RWhj4D


Build Log & Benchmarks : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/169554-3d-workstation-overclocking-gaming-and-silent-pc-phanteks-enthoo-primo/


 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

They are cheap. But here in my country, the kill coil is nearly priced as the coolant and very hard to get it. I will order one from Ebay and have it shipped here. Much easier :P

You could also use a 1gram bar of silver :) it might be cheaper. But I doubt it, worth a try though

CPU: i7 3770k@ 4.6Ghz@ 1.23v - GPU: Palit GTX 660ti - MOBO: Asrock Extreme 4 - RAM: Corsair vengeance 8GB 1600Mhz - PSU: OCZ 650watt - STORAGE: 128Gb corsair force GT SSD/ 1TB seagate barracuda 7200rpm

                                                                                         COOLING: NH-U14s/ 3x Noiseblocker blacksilent pros/ Silverstone Air Penetrator/ 2 corsair AF120s

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

While no one can say with surety why some people experience problems with pre-mixed coolants and others don't, it would not kill you to have some kill coils or silver bullets in your loop.

A water-cooled mid-tier gaming PC.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Custom Loop and Exotic Cooling

×