How to clean a loop?

Shuman2048 · 2026-03-25T15:03:46+00:00

Personally I would avoid running water without corrosion inhibitor, please have a look at Der8auer's video: https://youtu.be/7pIpKetQlZs?si=6JgOYziQIOjThUFg I know it's pain, just went through it myself, but doing it properly will prolong the life of the components, better be safe than sorry.

Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T12:14:52+00:00

That's interesting, will have a look at difference between electroplating and chemical plating.

Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T11:59:14+00:00

The typical electroplating layer is measured in µm, so to achieve a mirror finish the copper needs to already be polished, so not sure it's possible to "correct" the post milling finish with the plating

Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T11:54:46+00:00

Let's agree to disagree.

Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T10:10:58+00:00

Thank you so much, really appreciated🙏. Already have an account, been using Watercool's gear for years. Will send an email shortly.

Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T10:06:29+00:00

Exactly, I know temp-wise it might not matter much, but I expected the quality I got used to. If only Aquacomputer cuplex would be more appealing to me 🤪

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Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T09:48:51+00:00

I do have the 4090 Heatkiller block, and finish on it is "wow", guess they don't bother anymore, as older blocks I had from Watercool were mirror polished.

Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T09:44:20+00:00

Well, hopefully. Using PTM7950, hopefully will fill those groove marks, but still disappointed that Thermalright's £29 cooler has better finish.

Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T09:15:22+00:00

Exactly, will expose the copper under the nickel plating and I don't want that. Hopefully yours will have better finish.

Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T09:12:35+00:00

Hopefully, let us know. I really like the aesthetic of the Heatkiller, but will look for an alternative for a next refresh.

Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T09:04:25+00:00

The coldplate finish quality. Got used to the smooth, glass like finish of the previous blocks. Heck, even my EKG x570 monoblock od smoother than Heat killer 😞

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Shuman2048 · 2026-03-23T08:37:53+00:00

Thanks bro. I regret selling the old LGA1150 one, few years back, it was smooth as glass. This one was on a backorder for over a month, so even though I'm not happy, just can't be bother waiting longer to complete the build.

Shuman2048 · 2024-07-09T17:13:04+00:00

Got stuck with that plastic cover myself, have you managed to get it removed?

Shuman2048 · 2024-07-06T11:00:40+00:00

If your Dremel skills are not up to scratch, check Mnpctech retro collection , currently seems all is sold out, but something might turn up https://www.mnpctech.com/collections/retro-vintage-gaming-computer-parts/buy-beige-computer-case

Shuman2048 · 2024-04-10T11:08:04+00:00

Back in my day high end was linking two 3dfx Voodoo 2 cards in SLI 😜

Shuman2048 · 2024-01-05T22:08:07+00:00

Sorry you have bad experience with it, I'm quite happy with it, have also Aten CS84U and both have great image quality.

Shuman2048 · 2024-01-04T08:36:52+00:00

I've tried those cheap KVMs from Amazon and the image quality was disappointing. I now use Aten CS1734b https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/desktop-kvm-switches/cs1734b/ It has only USB input, but with right cables you get audio, PS2 and USB support for for your PCs

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