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Post Date: 2014-09-16
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    Posted: 16 Sep 2014 at 7:15pm
I have a Digital Storm I got about 9 months or so ago. I notice on the front where I guess a fan is that it's slowly turning white. A 4 inch or so circular spot that is turning white. The case is black. Is that a filter going bad? Is there maintenance needed? It's a water cooled unit.

I looked in the binder I got with it and I don't see anything there about maintenance. I've not done anything to it since I bought it. Should I be checking a water level? If so, how?

I have not noticed any performance issues but don't want it to come to that.

Any suggestions/help would be appreciated.

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Posts: 9462 		  Quote Snaike Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 12:28am
Even a water cooled unit that has fans needs its filters cleaned.  The "white" you are seeing is dust buildup on an intake fan's filter.  Take a few moments to unplug your machine, pull the sides off, and do a gentle cleaning (compressed air is a wonderful thing) and make sure to clean the filters.
 
As far as checking water levels, I am of no use.  I've never had a machine under water so we'll wait for the smart folks to log in...  Big%20Smile
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You have a Vanquish level 4 system I believe.

The current systems use Air cooling. The older units used a sealed liquid cooling system so neither needs to have water levels checked so you are good.
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Posts: 9462 		  Quote Snaike Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 12:56am
Keen.. if you have a Vanquish II Ultimate, check out this thread to clean all filters....  http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/removing-dust-from-the-mesh-filter-on-vanquish-tidf22849/
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The water cooled unit you have are sealed units and doesn't require any maintenance at all.

Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 17 Sep 2014 at 3:12am
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