Do I need to put new water in my water cooling system?


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    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    Do I need to put new water in my water cooling system?


    So i have heard that some water cooling systems do need new water in them every 6 months, and i have also heard that some never need to have the water replaced, so i have no idea of what brand/kind of water cooling system i have because it has no branding or anything, i got my computer custom built from ibuypower so it was professionally installed and stuff, so anyway here is a picture of it and maybe you guys can tell what i need to do, https://i.imgur.com/qxlPpCR.jpg

    It looks like even if i wanted to replace the water its not built to open up, so yeah can any of you guys tell me what kind it is.


    Thanks for reading this~
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Your system should of come with some kind of manual from ibuypower. If not I would contact them and find out what they recommend to use to replace the fluid and how often.
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    This appears to be a 'closed-loop' type cooler, no opening for adding fluid. The medium inside is formulated to prevent any growth of algae. No Maintenance.
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    DMHolt did you take a peek at the site Vaas posted?

    Vaas this is a better way to post pictures and safer for the rest of us.
    Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
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    Looks like a sealed unit to me also, but even they degrade after time. What are your temps at idle and at full load ?

    Strange there is no trademark on the waterblock.
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    AddRAM said:
    Looks like a sealed unit to me also, but even they degrade after time. What are your temps at idle and at full load ?

    Strange there is no trademark on the waterblock.
    My temps at idle are 40°C, Full load 57°C


    Any idea of how long it takes them to degrade?


    @LayBackBear i did not get a manual with my system, and i will from now on post pictures that way =D
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    Thank you Vaas.
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    Bump
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  9. Posts : 2,973
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit SP1
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    If that is a closed loop system, then no......there pretty much isn't anything to be done to it. If there seems to be a fill/drain hole in the radiator, you may be able to flush it and refill it. Although I don't know how you would find out how much to put in it and if there is a certain type. If it is still doing it's job, I'd leave it be.
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