Oil Computer, for those who know a bit about it.

shupola · 01-22-2006, 05:57 PM

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Perhaps I can modify it's current computer case, add a case window, and seal it, that will probably look more attractive then a fish tank and it lets me mount stuff away from the oil.

i think i have seen this done somewhere. infact, i think someone posted a link on this forum.

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Can I use any motor oil? Any paticular brand? I know there are other liquids that are much better but they are almost $500/gallon so not really worth buying.

as hairy lee suggested, use some kind of synthetic. i would suggest mobil 1 because you can drive your computer 15,000 miles without an "oil change"

lol

Xycron · 01-22-2006, 06:04 PM

Instead of a fan inside the oil get a fish tank pump/powerhead, Do NOT get pengguin's, unless you want to be replacing impelelrss every 6 months that cost 16$. Mag pumps are prabally the best but quite expensive, msot other brands would do fine though.

Altanore · 01-22-2006, 06:16 PM

Thanks for the reply's!

Was looking at motor oil and I may stick to vegetable oil. Motor oil is too dark in colour. Probably won't smell that great either.. lol. Fish pump, that's a good idea also.

Also realize it will be a lot of work sealing the case. Oh well, keeps me busy.

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as hairy lee suggested, use some kind of synthetic. i would suggest mobil 1 because you can drive your computer 15,000 miles without an "oil change" lol

lol funny.

Xycron · 01-22-2006, 07:33 PM

To seal the case use 100% silcione. 7$ a tube, and its 100$ water/liquid proof, and can hold over a ton.

Altanore · 01-22-2006, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the tip!

Actually, I think i'll switch to mineral oil... vegetable oil seems to rot after a while... rotten computer anyone?

Just not sure where to find mineral oil or how much it costs.

shupola · 01-22-2006, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Altanore

Thanks for the tip!

Actually, I think i'll switch to mineral oil... vegetable oil seems to rot after a while... rotten computer anyone?

Just not sure where to find mineral oil or how much it costs.

you can find it at your local drug store. shouldnt be too much.

Hairy_Lee · 01-22-2006, 11:21 PM

this is the stuff i used to use when maintaining 33 KV transformers in my old job http://www.shell-lubricants.com/Elec...diala_hfx.html

i would imagine its pretty hard to get hold of though lol

robina_80 · 01-22-2006, 11:36 PM

what the fcuk???????? u serious what so seal your pc case and fill your case of cooking oil.

Xycron · 01-22-2006, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by robina_80

what the fcuk???????? u serious what so seal your pc case and fill your case of cooking oil.

I'm pretty sure thats the point....

the funney patrt is when i first saw the thread i thought it was going to be a Pc that runs off of gasoline or something crazy.

Hairy_Lee · 01-22-2006, 11:50 PM

just remembered something i was reading a little while ago, there's some tips in there too http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/01/..._out_the_fans/

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Hairy_Lee VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plymouth, UK Age: 25 Posts: 2,553	just remembered something i was reading a little while ago, there's some tips in there too http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/01/..._out_the_fans/ __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 EVGA nForce 650i Ultra mainboard EVGA 7950 GT KO SC 512Mb w/ Zalman VF-900Cu 2Gb of OCZ GOLD XTC SPECIAL OPS Eition Notebook - Acer Aspire 9300 - Turion TL-60/ 2 Gb RAM/ Geforce Go 7600 128 Dedicated (400 Mb turbocache)

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01-22-2006, 06:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Xycron banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,099	Instead of a fan inside the oil get a fish tank pump/powerhead, Do NOT get pengguin's, unless you want to be replacing impelelrss every 6 months that cost 16$. Mag pumps are prabally the best but quite expensive, msot other brands would do fine though.

01-22-2006, 07:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Xycron banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,099	To seal the case use 100% silcione. 7$ a tube, and its 100$ water/liquid proof, and can hold over a ton.