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11-06-2006, 07:58 PM
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Refridgerated computer?
Is it viable to use a mini refridgerator to house a computer? If it is feasable, I would try to build the computer inside the refridgerator, using braces on the side walls to hold the components in, while using some sort of liquid cooling system (not water) stored in the freezer compartment to keep things as cold as possible. Like I said, the computer itself will be the case, and I'll have all the cable hook-ups on the side. I have the ability to run wires through the walls and connectors to the outside of the fridge to connect everything.
Most of the parts I think i'll need I have lying around, I just don't want to get halfway into this and find out it doesn't work. |
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11-06-2006, 08:07 PM
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Nope... water will condense on the parts, and that would short it im afraid.
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11-06-2006, 08:10 PM
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I heard of a computer case being water tight, and said computer filled with fryer grease (the same stuff they make french fries with at McDonalds). Is there some sort of non-conductive coating I could use on the components on the computer?
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11-06-2006, 08:12 PM
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The cost would be very high as the fridge motor would be running all the time
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11-06-2006, 08:14 PM
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11-06-2006, 08:15 PM
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here's what i was looking for (huh guess that CF.com search feature has its uses after all
 )http://www.overclockers.com/articles975/ ?computer fridge?
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11-06-2006, 08:19 PM
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I tried to find a forum search, but didn't see one. Must be blind or not loved enough here.
Cost is nothing, i'll take it to work. They can pay the bill  so, after i assemble everything, do I just dip it in something to coat it, or does it have to be submerged 100% of the time? |
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11-06-2006, 09:39 PM
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11-06-2006, 09:47 PM
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Simply the water vapor caused by condensation would land on some of the electronics and possibly fry something.
You can use De-ionized water but even that could make your computer a battery in itself
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11-06-2006, 10:01 PM
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Gee? I was just thinking about those "air conditioned" pc cases already available where you don't have to worry about "Frying" anything?!
 "it's cooking! get the fire extinguisher quickly!" Anyone for "deep fried" pc? Meanwhile I'll just look at some "air conditioned" pc cases to keep it cool! http://www.xoxide.com/nextherm-air-c...ed-no-psu.html http://www.atxcases.com/products/pro...=91&prodid=394 http://www.extrememhz.com/ics8200-p1.shtml |
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