Loop testing: outside or inside case?

[Revan654]

5 minutes ago, kitsune1324 said:

Well then I might be screwed..I've been running this coolant since 2015.....
Do radiators get clogged or is it usually just waterblocks?

Radiators are usually not that restrictive so they should be fine(Only slim ones might have issues).

[kitsune1324]

3 hours ago, Revan654 said:

Radiators are usually not that restrictive so they should be fine(Only slim ones might have issues).

Lets continue this discussion on a thread I started for choosing coolant..I really appreciate the input!

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/818509-coolant-color-ideas/

 

Don't most pastel coolants stain tubing/clog pumps?

 

[stealth80]

You want to do it In the case with only the pump molex and a couple of fans plugged in via molex. If you don't have a PSU shroud, or it's not located above the loop (like mine in INWIN 303) then you need to keep it outside the case. If the leak check outside it really gains you nothing, most if not all leaks occur around the fittings which you will be removing the tubing from and refitting post the rebuild in the case, so the risk of leaking is the same. Also as already said, I use paper towels/tissue around every fitting and put it across the GPU also, as that is where most drips seem to end up (in my loops anyway). 

Lastly don't plug any cables into the board, GPU or HDD/SSD's and use a shorting plug/small wire to short across a green and black wire on the 24 pin cable from your PSU. Remember when you do this, ensure the switch is to off on the PSU as it will power the pump and fans straight away!

 

Leak checking my old rig - Dual loops - many leaky chances 

 

[KillSwitch87]

13 hours ago, stealth80 said:

You want to do it In the case with only the pump molex and a couple of fans plugged in via molex. If you don't have a PSU shroud, or it's not located above the loop (like mine in INWIN 303) then you need to keep it outside the case. If the leak check outside it really gains you nothing, most if not all leaks occur around the fittings which you will be removing the tubing from and refitting post the rebuild in the case, so the risk of leaking is the same. Also as already said, I use paper towels/tissue around every fitting and put it across the GPU also, as that is where most drips seem to end up (in my loops anyway). 

Lastly don't plug any cables into the board, GPU or HDD/SSD's and use a shorting plug/small wire to short across a green and black wire on the 24 pin cable from your PSU. Remember when you do this, ensure the switch is to off on the PSU as it will power the pump and fans straight away!

 

Leak checking my old rig - Dual loops - many leaky chances 

 

Iced lol Nice touch I think I'm getting the idea. Although I'm doing soft tubing for now and am pretty sure I could put the full loop in there with a second pair of hands but yeah might jostle sthing loose. How do you guys move your eigs around? Disassemble the loop first?

[stealth80]

35 minutes ago, KillSwitch87 said:

Iced lol Nice touch I think I'm getting the idea. Although I'm doing soft tubing for now and am pretty sure I could put the full loop in there with a second pair of hands but yeah might jostle sthing loose. How do you guys move your eigs around? Disassemble the loop first?

eigs?

[KillSwitch87]

1 hour ago, stealth80 said:

eigs?

Ugh RIGS, sorry on a phone while runnin around

[Mick Naughty]

Not sure what you mean by move them around, like move to another house?

[KillSwitch87]

10 minutes ago, Mick Naughty said:

Not sure what you mean by move them around, like move to another house?

 

In general. To another spot in the house, to another house, abroad, idk. Like I never gave hauling the PC to the other room or the other table any thought before but idk if I can jyst do that with a custom loop

[kitsune1324]

3 hours ago, KillSwitch87 said:

 

In general. To another spot in the house, to another house, abroad, idk. Like I never gave hauling the PC to the other room or the other table any thought before but idk if I can jyst do that with a custom loop

It's not that big of a deal if you're using soft tubing and if your case doesn't have a lot of flex, but with hard tubing case flex can cause leaking.

[Mick Naughty]

I just firmly grab the thing and lift it like I'm dead lifting and try not to bash my fingers in door ways walking around with it.