How To Build a Computer Submerged in Mineral Oil

Discussion in 'Science, Technology & Car Chat' started by fearless_fx, May 9, 2007.

  1. fearless_fx

    fearless_fx Eugooglizer

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    pretty awesome, i think i understand all the mechanics of how this works at this point so if u have any questions i can probably answer hahaha.

    btw the reason it won't explode is because mineral oil doesn't conduct electricity... so its not much different than air, minus the increased viscosity.
     
  2. that would be cool... but that would be pretty messy when upgrading it....

    whats the performance in the long run as opposed to regular air pc?
     
  3. fearless_fx

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    lol i dunno how long it would last... the fans and stuff would probably run forever, cuz the oil would be constantly lubricating the components... as long as the oil stays pure i dont see why the system wouldn't work indefinitely
     
  4. i dont even think you need a fan, if the oil is enough to cool down the pc...
     
  5. azntru3lub

    azntru3lub Well-Known Member

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    hahaha
    that so koooolll!!
    does the oil run dry everytime and we have to keep on adding it? cuzz i see the guy keep on adding it haha

    it look kindda dangerous in a way -lol
     
  6. that dude was taking a big risk using that graphic card and cpu lol
     
  7. fearless_fx

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    i think u needta seal around the GPU and CPU with silicone before u do this... but apparently its not 100% necessary... im not sure about that part lol
     
  8. dim8sum

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    i doubt u will need to seal the cpu, cause as you said the oil doesnt conduct electricity,

    you just have to keep moving parts out (i think) like the hdds, also the psu needs to be out. no fans are needed as the oil absords the heat, however i can see problems with stale oil getting hot, as its not being moved about

    its just oils messy and im sure it would get dirty, think of having to change the oil....
     
  9. fearless_fx

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    as long as it was sealed airtight it wont get dirty :)... but in regards to the PSU.. they just plopped the thing right in there no problem.
     
  10. AVANT

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    Except DC motors will draw exponentially more current when something opposes it... the fan might actually not last as long...

    Next step is to circulate the oil with a cooling system on one end. -surr
     
  11. kazzaf

    kazzaf Well-Known Member

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    Wow thats pretty kewl.. i woouldn;t do it seems kinda oily hehe