Question Need help, how do I fill an AIO and bleed it?

[chemwiz]

I bought a Bykski AIO cooler for my 4090 OC from Gigabyte. The problem I'm having is how to fill and bleed it, I bought a quart of coolant for it but how do I get it in and bled out?

 

[OlyAR15]

You don’t. It should come pre-filled.

 

[chemwiz]

It didn't. That's why I wanted an AIO, so I wouldn't be stuck with this.

 

[BoomerD]

Browsed the Bykski site as well as a couple other water cooling sites that sell their products. No kind of manual or instructions to be found.

 

[OlyAR15]

It didn't. That's why I wanted an AIO, so I wouldn't be stuck with this.

Well, looked it up. It’s not an aio. Are you sure you know what you are doing? Because it seems you are clueless about water cooling.

 

[chemwiz]

Well, looked it up. It’s not an aio. Are you sure you know what you are doing? Because it seems you are clueless about water cooling.

Well, that's true. Thanks for the help.

 

[Brainonska511]

I'm not that knowledgeable on water cooling, but don't you generally need a reservoir for the setup you have pictures of? Then you'd be able to use that reservoir to both bleed and fill the system.

 

[chemwiz]

I know I need one, but where does it go? Thanks for your reply!

 

[Brainonska511]

I know I need one, but where does it go? Thanks for your reply!

Just add it in a spot in the loop, ideally at the highest point to be able to trap any air.

 

[OlyAR15]

You need to do research on watercooling basics, because it sounds like you are completely out of your depth here, and will likely lead to hardware failure, or at least poor performance. Do you even have the basic components for a water loop?

 

[chemwiz]

No, but I'll be getting a reservoir and 2 new hoses. I've been researching it

 

[WelshBloke]

Never mind!

 

[Brainonska511]

No, but I'll be getting a reservoir and 2 new hoses. I've been researching it

I hope you also be have a pump. But yes, please look up the basics!

 

[chemwiz]

I have a pump, radiator, cooling fans, 2 lines and I already fitted the 4090 OC. So a reservoir and 2 more hoses should complete it

 

[BoomerD]

Well, looked it up. It’s not an aio. Are you sure you know what you are doing? Because it seems you are clueless about water cooling.

Bykski DOES sell what they call a GPU AIO..

Bykski AIO Integrated Liquid GPU Cooler V2 for Founders Edition RTX 3090 w/ 5v A-RGB LED - 240mm (B-FRDRTX3090FE-X-V2-RBW)

The Bykski AIO series brings the chill! The Bykski B-FRDRTX3090FE-X-V2-RBW integrated GPU cooler is a combination of pump, water block, radiator, and teflon lined tubing connected as an integrated unit to form a complete and effective internal self-circulating water cooling system. The system is...

www.bykski.us

But it's not quite what we're used to when we talk about AIO coolers such as for a CPU.

 

[aigomorla]

I have a pump, radiator, cooling fans, 2 lines and I already fitted the 4090 OC. So a reservoir and 2 more hoses should complete it

... no please learn your components better.

I will give you a couple of hours to research what you have, because you my friend have a full out custom LCS on a small scale.

Bykski US | Quality Water Cooling | Cutting Edge Designs

Bykski US | Quality Water Cooling | Cutting Edge Designs

www.bykski.us

And here is a hint on what you have.

Granzon GH Series Radiator Pump Bridge Block (GY-M)

The Granzon GH Series Radiator Pump Bridge Block turns your Granzon radiator into a radiator pump combo. The bridge block allows the installation of a DDC Style pump (not included) onto the end of the radiator. Multiple ports are available for different loop configurations and opens up the...

www.bykski.us

So no... you can run the unit AS IS, if you again know what parts you have, and how to bleed it.

If you can tell me that you learned a bit, because a custom LCS can be things of nightmares if you do not learn what you have, its best you not cross that wet bridge. I am not trying to be mean here, i am serious in my comment about, if you do not learn what you have, or know what it is, your best not using it at all especially when it comes to true exotic forms of cooling like a real custom Liquid Cooling System.

But in a few hours i'll be back and tell you how to bleed it.

Another Hint.
You do not need to have it inside the case or mounted with the GPU until you have fully bleed and leaked tested the said unit.
it would actually make it easier to bleed as you can work in rotating stuff to get all the air bubbles our more effectively.

 

[chemwiz]

Thank you so VERY much! So I'll need to buy a pump for it too?

 

[chemwiz]

https://www.amazon.com/Water-Cooler-Cooling-Systems-Support-Threaded/dp/B09DB7KX41/ref=sr_1_4?crid=9K4X3ZK6LVGA&keywords=water%2Bcooling%2Bpump&qid=1681791642&sprefix=WATER%2BCOOLING%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-4&th=1

Will this work for the pump? Or should I go up to the Corsair with the built in reservoir? I have a Liam Li case, O11 DYNAMIC XL.

 

[chemwiz]

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Hydr...water+cooling+pump&qid=1681795617&sr=8-3&th=1 Corsair pump and reservoir.

 

[BoomerD]

Have you contacted Bykski and asked them these questions?

support@bykski.us

 

[aigomorla]

Thank you so VERY much! So I'll need to buy a pump for it too?

No the unit you have is complete.
This is your unit.


You need to set it up as pictured.
Do this outside the PC CASE. As you might need to manipulate orientation to get the unit to bleed completely.

Bleed the unit.
Then install the entire component after bleeding and gpu install into the case, like you would with a AIO liquid cooled GPU.
Only this AIO requires you prep it as its custom.

You see that fill port on the top below the tubes in that picture.
That is where you fill coolant.

You see that lcd screen on the unit that is the pump, you have that, only a different verison without the LCD screen.
There should be some power connectors to it. That is the pump power.

So what you need to do in order.

1. Set it up outside the case to look like the picture.
2. Once you secured all fittings, fill it. Remember do not use a wrench on fittings. Hand tighten as much as possible.
You don't need too much force as the oring does the work in sealing, not plumbers tape.
3. Fill the unit cap the fill port, cycle the pump so you can push the air out. Fill again, cycle, until you hear very little sloshing in the unit.
4. Once you bleed the unit as much as possible, then install the complete unit inside your PC.
5. Connect the Pump to your PSU.
6. Enjoy

Here is a youtube video of what you have again.
Remember the only difference is you have a different pump installed.

Again please do not feel i am being mean to you.
I am trying to teach you basics incase something happens, you need to know what you did, and a possible way to fix it.

Also BE VERY CAREFUL WITH BYKSKI blocks.
They are great blocks, but they are known to have poor fitment issues.
Make sure the holes line up, also make sure your not knocking any resistors, as bykski is notoriouslly known for knocking off some resistors on rough up'd installs.

Like this guy:

OMFG... video says its a ALU rad..
Can you check the weight of the rad.
If its ALU, you need a PREMIX.

Lastly becareful installing the fans.
I have lost too many rads to count because i poorly screwed in the fan too deep and punctured my radiator.
Make sure you know exactly how deep the screw is going as you tighten that fan.
The fan does not need to be too tight on.
If you do puncture the rad, there is almost 0 repair on something like that.

 

[chemwiz]

Thanks again! VERY helpful, and I did get a premix cooler. The fans are on the bottom of the case, so I'll be careful when I put them in.

 

[aigomorla]

any updates? hows the progress?
Need any advice or help?