• EVGA X99 Series
  • What happens to your X99 Classified Motherboard when you spring a leak. (p.2)
2016/10/08 14:35:10
notfordman
What are the black 90* unions, I like them? Really like the QD's, I have yet to use the new style that are like an air chuck. I have been using the old school ones that twist/lock. Great set-up, makes for easier GPU removal!!  I'm glad the board was ok, doesn't always work like that. Is your MB set up horizontal?
2016/10/08 15:19:51
bcavnaugh
My MB is set up horizontal, the fitting are from Koolance
$9.99 Fitting Single, *Black* Swiveling Elbow, G 1/4 BSPP   SKU: NZL-LXG1-BK (New Style)
I used the Phobya Variable SLI/Crossfire VID Connection Nipple G1/4 - 1 Slot  PH-64095 to connect them. PC-Performance
 
 
2016/10/08 15:34:54
EVGATech_MDecker
wow so lucky!
 
 
2016/10/08 15:41:43
bcavnaugh
EVGATech_MDecker
wow so lucky!
 
 


Well I will say that if EVGA Provided SLI Water Bridges this would not of Happened.
It has been an Hydro Copper Issue for a very long time. Hint Hint

2016/10/12 00:59:32
ypsylon
Well decided to share my 'fountain experiment'. In May when I finally finished refit (after like decillion hurdles along the way) I had a sort of leak during final bleeding but not on fittings. I was not quick enough to seal top plug on radiator (yeah, stupid me) and I seriously misjudged speed of the fluid (2xD5s). It splashed green fluid like mad. First time for everything they say.
 
It swamped my RAID card and a bit of VGA. But it's not that bad. Because of reverse-atx setup it didn't affected the board at all - VGA deflected fluid away from slots. After that I spend about hour with paper towels and hair dryer. Turned it on and rest is history as they say. LOL Now I'm giggling like an idiot when thinking about that, but it was quite an adventure.
 
For SLI connectors (or in my case extenders) I'm using Bitspower Aquapipes. These are quite expensive, but unbelievably well made and rock solid. I had very bad experience with older Aquatuning/Phobya/Alphacool models.
2016/10/12 01:07:35
Vlada011
You can use now Arctic Cleaner set and easy with cotton buds, little by little if you want to remove traces of coolant.
 
2016/10/12 02:07:32
GTXJackBauer
bcavnaugh
 
Well I will say that if EVGA Provided SLI Water Bridges this would not of Happened.
It has been an Hydro Copper Issue for a very long time. Hint Hint
 



You make it sound like its EVGA's fault your rig leaked?  Obviously something went wrong but I don't think you'll be honest with us since you would have told us already but placed the blame on someone else.  Its your job to maintain your loop.  

To each their own I guess but color fluids are a huge no-no and they stain.  I don't like people giving others bad information that they should buy-buy-buy colored fluids because they're great or they must get koolance.  Many fluids out there.  Not all pre-mixed fluids (Clear) are bad either.
2016/10/12 09:05:17
bcavnaugh
GTXJackBauer
bcavnaugh
 
Well I will say that if EVGA Provided SLI Water Bridges this would not of Happened.
It has been an Hydro Copper Issue for a very long time. Hint Hint
 



You make it sound like its EVGA's fault your rig leaked?  Obviously something went wrong but I don't think you'll be honest with us since you would have told us already but placed the blame on someone else.  Its your job to maintain your loop.  

To each their own I guess but color fluids are a huge no-no and they stain.  I don't like people giving others bad information that they should buy-buy-buy colored fluids because they're great or they must get koolance.  Many fluids out there.  Not all pre-mixed fluids (Clear) are bad either.


NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
 
You are so far in left field GTXJackBauer maybe you should have PM before postings.
2016/10/12 09:14:15
bcavnaugh
Vlada011
You can use now Arctic Cleaner set and easy with cotton buds, little by little if you want to remove traces of coolant.
 

Their are no stains and clean up is easy with distilled water and some Q-Tips.
I have yet to see any staining from the Blue coolant I use from Koolance.
2016/10/12 09:32:46
bcavnaugh
 
For Forum Members that think I am Forcing you to use any Product That I Recommend or Use My Apology.
 
I use 99% of Koolance Products and part of using their Products includes using of their Coolant.
This is the Only Reason Why I use LIQ-702 and LIQ-705 Coolants is for product warranty

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Koolance's product warranty does not cover the use of 3rd-party coolants, coolant additives, or corrosion. Koolance LIQ-702 or LIQ-705 coolants are strongly recommended to help avoid issues with mixed metals or biological growth. Additionally, do not use aluminum with bare (unplated) copper or bare (unplated) brass in the same system. Do not use silver with nickel in the same system.
 
EVGA has No Fault Here None What So Ever, I Apologies EVGA if I had made that impression.
 
The Hint to EVGA about the SLI Water Bridge, it was not about them causing my Leak it was to hint that maybe they would have a custom 2-Way 3-Way, and 4-Way Water Block Bridge like why EK provides for their own GPU Water Block as shown below.
 

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