Replacing GPU stupid question

Mynight · 11 Sep 2017 at 02:48

I have only just realised I haven't cleaned my loop in about 21 months :eek:

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The fluid still appears to be clear so would I be good to just empty it, fit new GPU and refill or should I really be flushing the loop out?

I haven't noticed any increases in temps so I would assume the thermal paste on CPU is still good. Is it worth replacing it regardless?

Lordgrayone · 11 Sep 2017 at 07:04

Never hurts to give everything a clean whilst is drained anyway

pastymuncher · 11 Sep 2017 at 09:05

If I replace something I always strip everything down and give it a good clean and/or flush. Fresh thermal paste wouldn't hurt either.

Glanza · 11 Sep 2017 at 10:17

Once drained you'll be able to see how much build up / discolouring your tubing has, if your on flexi for the amount 3m cost I'd potentially look at new tubing.

Mynight · 11 Sep 2017 at 18:21

Thank you for all the answers.

Surprisingly all of it looked almost brand new. Would have thought I'd see some corrosion or discolouration of the metals.

Clear fluid coloured tubes ftw

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Had forgotten how much of a nightmare this is to bleed

. Buggering about with bits of plastic to redirect the air bubbles

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5 hours no leaks. 33 on CPU and 28 on GPU(32 100% usage). Quite happy with that!