question on Liquid cooling (PC)

[Xeox]

I have an IBP-Z001 liquid cooling system in my computer and was wondering if I could replace the standard black tubes for transparent ones. I was also wondering if I could replace the regular fluid they have inside the system with Anti-freeze. My friend recently made a "green" computer for an independent study project at our school, and he put Anti-freeze inside the liquid cooling. I thought it looked sick and wondered if it would ruin or damage my cooling system if I used Anti-freeze as well.

Thanks for answering XD

Pictures of the System:

The 1/2" ID Norprene tubing is black and opaque - you can't see the fluid flowing through. Norprene is an engineered plastic that feels a bit like rubber or neoprene. It has an operating temperature range from -51C to 135C and is UV light resistant (unlike neoprene which will eventually crack in UV-saturated environments).The tubing is connected to the metal barbs of the heat exchanger and the glass fibre reinforced plastic body of the waterblock with permanent stainless steel metal crimp clamps.

 

[ioioio175]

I don't see any reason why not, as long as they are the same circumference and close to the same durability, you don't want a watercolling hose to break, trust me.

and btw, wrong section =]

 

[ioioio175]

and as for the anti-freeze, i wouldn't know, but if you have an old computer that you are willing to risk go ahead and test. but liquid coolant doesn't cost THAT much

 

[slysteeler]

I say that you should use a mix of water and antifreeze. I'm not sure about the ratio of antifreeze to water that you should use for the best cooling.

 

[iOwn99]

Surely this should be in the Tech Support section. But as for your questions; the tubing idea should be fine. And I cannot think of a reason why the antifreeze wouldn't work as long as it is the same consistency as the current liquid etc.

 

[HeavenLord]

moved to tech support

 

[Xeox]

thx, and thx for the move =P sorry i put it in the wrong section. I just know that Anti-freeze glows at night so it would look pretty sick, esp cuz i dont feel like putting in a UV light lol