Please help with fluid choice

[Santo22]

So I'm still in the process of building this system and just waiting on some fittings to show up. The next time I drain it and put everything back together I'm hoping to be done with it so I need to decide on a coolant. I'm leaning towards just running clear water with additive, but wanted to see what you guys might suggest. My only main thing is I want something that is 100% proven not to stain. With that in mind, please let me know what you think. Color, brand and what ever else you might suggest. Thanks!

[NoobCase]

All colorered fluids Will stain eventually. Even distilled water with additives will discolor your blocks due to oxydization

[W-L]

37 minutes ago, Santo22 said:

So I'm still in the process of building this system and just waiting on some fittings to show up. The next time I drain it and put everything back together I'm hoping to be done with it so I need to decide on a coolant. I'm leaning towards just running clear water with additive, but wanted to see what you guys might suggest. My only main thing is I want something that is 100% proven not to stain. With that in mind, please let me know what you think. Color, brand and what ever else you might suggest. Thanks!

For the least amount of potential for staining or needed upkeep a clear premix like EKWB Cryofuel or Mayhems X1 would be a good option. If you want color fluids all colors will have some minor staining or require cleaning overtime. 

[Santo22]

47 minutes ago, W-L said:

For the least amount of potential for staining or needed upkeep a clear premix like EKWB Cryofuel or Mayhems X1 would be a good option. If you want color fluids all colors will have some minor staining or require cleaning overtime. 

Thank you for the input. I think I might go with the Mayhem X1. I could always add some dye later I guess if I decided it needed some color. 

[Dschijn]

Clear EK Fluid. Still clear after 2 years and no stains. Love it.

[Limecat86]

13 hours ago, Santo22 said:

Thank you for the input. I think I might go with the Mayhem X1. I could always add some dye later I guess if I decided it needed some color. 

Definitely. I'm using Mayhems X1 for about 1,5 years now including their clear and UV dyes. I haven't seen any mayor staining in my loop. I usually replace the fluid every 3 to 6 months though because I like to change colors often.