MODDING / HOW TO GUIDES
Clean your
waterblocks
How to
3 / DISMANTLE WATERBLOCK
Carefully lift the top away from the block and reseat any O-rings that
come loose. Depending on how much gunk is inside the block, it may
need to be prised away with a little force.2 / REMOVE SCREWS
Most waterblocks use a single top section, so they’re usually easy to
dismantle. Use the appropriate tool to remove the screws and keep
them safe in a container, so you can reassemble the block later.O
ver time, the waterblocks in water-cooling loop can lose their
shine, and gunk can build up in their small heat-transferring
fins. This not only causes them to lose performance, but also
means they look far less attractive than when they were new.
Oxidation and residue build-up is unavoidable and very noticeable if
you have a see-through top on your waterblock, but thankfully it can be
fixed with a bit of elbow grease. However, you do need to be careful of
certain plating materials, and be aware of the best tools to use for the
job, so in this guide we’ll look at the best way to get your waterblocks
looking like new.
Antony Leather shows you how to
remove gunk from your waterblocks
and make them shiny again
TOTAL PROJECT TIME / 2 HOURS
TOOLS YOU’LL NEED
1 / USE THE RIGHT CLEANER
Check your waterblock’s metal finish. Copper is durable and can be cleaned
with most metal polishes, but nickel plating requires a less abrasive polish,
so make sure you know what materials you’ll need to clean first.Autosol Liquid
Chrome Cleaner
amazon.co.ukMicrofibre cloth
Most hardware storesPlastic polish
amazon.co.uk
Air duster
Most hardware storesPlastic bristle brush
Most hardware storesHex tools or precision
screwdrivers
Most hardware storesS YOU’LL NEED
Autosol Liquid
ChromeC