Should I clean new 6800 xt waterblock?

[hemandk]

I recently purchased a new 6800 xt waterblock and i was wondering if the recommendation is to flush it before use?

 

[Eddy]

I would always rinse everything once with distilled water to completely remove dust and other small particles. They are cleaned before packing, but something can still get in during packing.

 

[hemandk]

Thanks I will do a flush before assembly.
I don't have an extra pump, but I can use a syringe to flush with, I assume that is fine?

 

[Eddy]

Yes, that is fine. Put only a bit destilled water inside, shake it, done. Easy.

 

[hemandk]

Excellent, thanks for the help.