should I open/clean out block

[spwath]

I got a used GPU with water block. Should I open it and clean it?

Will it be difficult to re assemble?

(MSI 7950 with EK water block (acatel))

[PlayStation 2]

I really would.

[FilipSebik]

Nonono better fill it half way up with DISTILLED water and close it then shake

[ttam]

Hook a spare tube up and run water through it

[W-L]

I got a used GPU with water block. Should I open it and clean it?

Will it be difficult to re assemble?

(MSI 7950 with EK water block (acatel))

 

If it's used for sure, the main difficult part is getting the gasket back in place, I've seen others use small pin stripping tape to hold down the gasket to install the block before which worked really well.

[Denned]

Not a bad idea. It might have gunk stuch in the micro channels.

With my EK Supremacy, it's just 4 screws and an o-ring. So it's pretty easy!

[spwath]

If it's used for sure, the main difficult part is getting the gasket back in place, I've seen others use small pin stripping tape to hold down the gasket to install the block before which worked really well.

OK.

I might as well, as I forgot to order fittings so I can't use it until Monday

[spwath]

Not a bad idea. It might have gunk stuch in the micro channels.

With my EK Supremacy, it's just 4 screws and an o-ring. So it's pretty easy!

With the GPU block it's more like 20 screws and giant o ring

[ind3x]

With the GPU block it's more like 20 screws and giant o ring

Then i would just put some spare tube on it, fill it half way with distilled water and shake that block, rinse and repeat until no gunk leaves the block.

[hk29]

With the GPU block it's more like 20 screws and giant o ring

sometimes the oring doesnt sit right after taking it apart.  it could increase the changes of leaks.

[Denned]

With the GPU block it's more like 20 screws and giant o ring

Oh yeah, sorry dude. Misread that as CPU. It's sligthly more complicated, but not impossible. I've taken mine apart a few times (Because it had fingerprints on the inside from the factory!)

Atleast with my EK waterblock, the oring is pretty much trained to that specific groove pattern. So the only hard part is making it stay down, when you're trying to put the top block on.

[spwath]

Oh yeah, sorry dude. Misread that as CPU. It's sligthly more complicated, but not impossible. I've taken mine apart a few times (Because it had fingerprints on the inside from the factory!)

Atleast with my EK waterblock, the oring is pretty much trained to that specific groove pattern. So the only hard part is making it stay down, when you're trying to put the top block on.

OK, I think I'll try it

[Interfectorem]

If it's used for sure, the main difficult part is getting the gasket back in place, I've seen others use small pin stripping tape to hold down the gasket to install the block before which worked really well.

OMG I took apart my GPU block the other day to do some cleaning that it didn't need and I spent 20 minutes trying to get the gasket in place, I almost ripped my hair out in frustration.

[W-L]

OMG I took apart my GPU block the other day to do some cleaning that it didn't need and I spent 20 minutes trying to get the gasket in place, I almost ripped my hair out in frustration.

 

Yeah I remember seeing that from somewhere which made things a lot easier and you just place the plexi or top on before gently pulling the tape off from the side, I'd still be a bit cautious myself if I were to take apart the block though.

[Benji_w]

Nonono better fill it half way up with DISTILLED water and close it then shake

 

Really isn't though... It's better to disassemble and clean properly.

[spwath]

Really isn't though... It's better to disassemble and clean properly.

I assume ill have to take it off GPU to dissasemble/clean?

 

And i can re use the thermal pads?

[spwath]

If it's used for sure, the main difficult part is getting the gasket back in place, I've seen others use small pin stripping tape to hold down the gasket to install the block before which worked really well.

Ok, i opened, at it looks kinda dirty inside.

How should I clean it?

[W-L]

Ok, i opened, at it looks kinda dirty inside.

How should I clean it?

-PICS-

 

I'd probably try with a vingear solution and a toothbrush to scrub the surfaces, don't use the saturated salt vingear solution like with copper since it tends to oxidize or dull nickel if I remember. 

[spwath]

I'd probably try with a vingear solution and a toothbrush to scrub the surfaces, don't use the saturated salt vingear solution like with copper since it tends to oxidize or dull nickel if I remember.

OK I'll do that.

So just vinegar.

[Lays]

OK I'll do that.

So just vinegar.

 

Get a toothbrush you don't plan on using ever again and just scrub the shit out of it, that's how I clean my blocks, always works great

[Benji_w]

I'd probably try with a vingear solution and a toothbrush to scrub the surfaces, don't use the saturated salt vingear solution like with copper since it tends to oxidize or dull nickel if I remember. 

 

EK states on their blog to use hot soapy water on nickel.

 

 

 

Cleaning nickel plated copper: When cleaning nickel plated copper it is forbidden to use any aggressive chemicals (neither vinegar) or rough materials as you may damage the plating and thus void the warranty. Please note also that due to presence of dye additives and other chemicals the nickel layer may also become discolored/stained over time period. However the staining is normally reversible by simple flush and rinse. Cleaning the nickel plated copper should consists of these steps:

- flush the nickel plated copper under warm water

- clean the surface using wet non-abrasive cloth and rinse with clean water

- polish the hardened deposits (such as algae or dirt) from the nickel plated copper if necassery.

EK recommends the use of automotive soft, non-abrasive metal polish cremes. After you finish using other cleaning methods, give the nickel plating a good polish with a non-abrasive metal or chrome polish. Apply a small amount of polish to a cloth or to the surface of the nickel. Wipe the entire surface of the nickel with the polish, using small circular motions, until it looks shiny and clean. Use another clean cloth to remove the remains of the polishing paste from the surface. Always rinse with distilled water after you are done with polishing.

 

SOURCE

[Benji_w]

OK I'll do that.

So just vinegar.

 

No, don't use vinegar on nickel.

[W-L]

No, don't use vinegar on nickel.

 

While it is not recommended it wouldn't destroy the nickel plating since it's very mild especially after rinsing. Mainly just to get the old residue off of any surfaces.

[Benji_w]

While it is not recommended it wouldn't destroy the nickel plating since it's very mild especially after rinsing. Mainly just to get the old residue off of any surfaces.

 

Sorry W-L you know your stuff and everything but I'd rather not use vinegar in my loop for anything and I trust EK more than you, no disrespect.

[W-L]

Sorry W-L you know your stuff and everything but I'd rather not use vinegar in my loop for anything and I trust EK more than you, no disrespect.

 

No worries, everyone does their own thing