MCT-5 Fluid revisited: After the Spill

jmke · 6th October 2005, 23:36

Today we revisit MCT-5 in particular and it´s effectiveness in a real world environment. Be forewarned, what your about to see isn´t pretty and may have long term traumatic effects on those whom love their graphic cards. Remove the children from the room, put on your Goulashes and pour yourself a strong one

http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=363

7th October 2005, 02:07

I wasn't sure how this scenario was going to work out. In the end there are still tests to be conducted on other hardware involved.

I must say this, without a doubt John has taken a mediocre article and gave it really nice flow. Exclellent writing for someone as busy as he.

The KJS Noodle factory is open for business once again.

7th October 2005, 04:30

Just as I was deciding between MCT and mixing my own solution. MCT it is, thank you very much for sharing your experience Liquid . I'm gonna be using fuel line clamps on my hoses. I was wondering if anyone has better suggestions for securing tubing?

Sidney · 7th October 2005, 05:01

I'm more curious what the solution will do to radiator liners and the pump should it leave residues as such.

jmke · 7th October 2005, 10:09

the residue is left when dried? which should not happen in a pump.. right?

7th October 2005, 14:35

I have to say my friend I love that username Goingpostale 1, hehe. Sometimes we see so many we overlook the sense of humor behind them.My friend Justin uses Nailbomb

I think your making a good choice. I mean it's not that other brands aren't good, but it's not often you get a "real-world" test hehe.

"Wha happeen"

Sidney · 7th October 2005, 19:56

Quote:

the residue is left when dried? which should not happen in a pump.. right?

Any solution that leaves residue when dried will adhere to any surface at liquid form; or react to. I am not quite sure, I dropped out of Industrial Chemistry in College, couldn't hack it after 18 months

Sidney · 25th October 2005, 01:46

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I got this item less than a month ago. It generally was easy to install and performed well but due to its plastic enclosure, it all of a sudden cracked and what happened then is horrifying. Though, I probably lucked out at most of the liquid just sipped onto the bottom of the case but some of it got around and into my agp slot frying my x850xt, and it then went down a few more slots and even though it leaked over my secondary NIC and Audigy2, it didn't fry them. My whole northbridge was wet but luckily it survived and I managed to clean up the leak from inside the agp slot and get my computer back up. And I didn't even get to OC my rig after I got this waterblock...I dare not thing what would have happened if I did. If you need a NB waterblock, please look further and make sure to get a solid sealed copper or aluminum one instead, avoid any blocks that have plastic window on them. Now I have $500 worth of stuff to replace because of a $20 waterblock, amazing!

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/...82E16835103173

4th November 2005, 03:21

Got my MCT-5, now to mod my Full tower for the radiator

. Ill post if anything happens similar to what happened to liquid.

4th November 2005, 15:44

Can we see pictures of your rig before and after? What watercooling system are you using?

I'll wish you luck but the most important thing is to be THOROUGH double check all connections. I also have been placing folded paper-towels just beneath the waterblock letting it rest on the mounting screws so if any liquid happens to leak when you first turn on the system it'll catch it. You can leave them there until you feel comfortable until your sure every connection is water-tight

I just adpated an Alphacool VGA cooler and installed it on my Asus P5ND2-SLi dlx northbridge C19, since they run so HOT. I'm hoping this will help. I also installed their CAPE KC42 XC (reviewed
here) which they recently sent me the Socket-775 adapter for, making another review for plethora I have. I wish Com-Tra would get back to me as well as OCUK whom was supposed to contact me about the Storm G4 by Swiftech.

The new set-up looks coolio....

6th October 2005, 23:36	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,013	MCT-5 Fluid revisited: After the Spill Today we revisit MCT-5 in particular and it´s effectiveness in a real world environment. Be forewarned, what your about to see isn´t pretty and may have long term traumatic effects on those whom love their graphic cards. Remove the children from the room, put on your Goulashes and pour yourself a strong one http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=363 __________________

7th October 2005, 05:01	#4
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	I'm more curious what the solution will do to radiator liners and the pump should it leave residues as such. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

7th October 2005, 10:09	#5
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,013	the residue is left when dried? which should not happen in a pump.. right? __________________

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7th October 2005, 02:07	#2
Liquid3D Posts: n/a	I wasn't sure how this scenario was going to work out. In the end there are still tests to be conducted on other hardware involved. I must say this, without a doubt John has taken a mediocre article and gave it really nice flow. Exclellent writing for someone as busy as he. The KJS Noodle factory is open for business once again.

7th October 2005, 04:30	#3
goingpostale1 Posts: n/a	Just as I was deciding between MCT and mixing my own solution. MCT it is, thank you very much for sharing your experience Liquid . I'm gonna be using fuel line clamps on my hoses. I was wondering if anyone has better suggestions for securing tubing?

7th October 2005, 14:35	#6
Liquid3D Posts: n/a	I have to say my friend I love that username Goingpostale 1, hehe. Sometimes we see so many we overlook the sense of humor behind them.My friend Justin uses *Nailbomb* I think your making a good choice. I mean it's not that other brands aren't good, but it's not often you get a "real-world" test hehe. "Wha happeen"

4th November 2005, 03:21	#9
goingpostale1 Posts: n/a	Got my MCT-5, now to mod my Full tower for the radiator . Ill post if anything happens similar to what happened to liquid.

4th November 2005, 15:44	#10
Liquid3D Posts: n/a	Can we see pictures of your rig before and after? What watercooling system are you using? I'll wish you luck but the most important thing is to be THOROUGH double check all connections. I also have been placing folded paper-towels just beneath the waterblock letting it rest on the mounting screws so if any liquid happens to leak when you first turn on the system it'll catch it. You can leave them there until you feel comfortable until your sure every connection is water-tight I just adpated an Alphacool VGA cooler and installed it on my Asus P5ND2-SLi dlx northbridge C19, since they run so HOT. I'm hoping this will help. I also installed their CAPE KC42 XC (reviewed here) which they recently sent me the Socket-775 adapter for, making another review for plethora I have. I wish Com-Tra would get back to me as well as OCUK whom was supposed to contact me about the Storm G4 by Swiftech. The new set-up looks coolio....