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svensko · 09-25-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by irax

has anyone built a mineral oil submerged computer? or how about a liquid cooled with an a/c cooled case?

Why not use a mini-fridge as a case? It'd take some custom fabbing but your components would stay cool.

aznpoopy · 09-25-2009, 12:22 PM

i recently built myself a desktop to replace my p4 2.4ghz.

very basic build
q9400 oc'd to 3.2ghz
gigabyte EP45T-UD3P
4GB DDR3 1333 generic kingston
9800 GTX+
some antec power supply

not pretty but it gets the job done

chibo · 09-25-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by irax

has anyone built a mineral oil submerged computer? or how about a liquid cooled with an a/c cooled case?

Yeah, I built one when the Tbred cores had just come out using the Johnson and Johnson baby oil (which is mineral oil).

***Future240*** · 09-25-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by svensko

Why not use a mini-fridge as a case? It'd take some custom fabbing but your components would stay cool.

I would imagine condensation would be a problem.

chibo · 09-25-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by future240

I would imagine condensation would be a problem.

This is true. My Peltier cooled computer built up frost on the block between the element and CPU, it was completely sealed with dielectric grease and silicone but still eventually managed to die from the water that resulted after it was turned off.

***Future240*** · 09-25-2009, 04:03 PM

Yea I just found out that my OC proccessor is actually faster when OC'ed to 2.3 instead of 2.4. I kept trying to burn a disc and it kept crashing, after realizing that when it crashed it looked like it did when I tried the 2.5 OC, I turned the OC down and presto, shit works.

Curious though as to why the computer is faster overall at 2.3 than 2.4. Boot time, program opening, all that shit is faster.

And who gone answer my question about my temps?

Herro · 09-25-2009, 08:49 PM

Om1kron, where did you get those stickers with the FINI and CROTCH GRAB etc?

And the pics I was talking about earlier:

-Atom 330 (dual core)
-1GB ram from Kingston
-Hitachi 320GB hdd (2.5 inch)
-120W Pico PSU
-4CM ish fan to draw hot air out, where the slot vents are on the top of case
-wired the power & reset buttons to work, and power LED

We had space for a slimline DVD drive, but we have no need for one.

GSXRJJordan · 09-25-2009, 09:45 PM

I'm SO down to build a BeagleBoard Carputer! Next year I'll take a peek, but 1200 MIPS, HD video, RS232 is awesome for $150. Add ~$200 for a really nice touchscreen, that's a dope little computer.

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Originally Posted by irax

has anyone built a mineral oil submerged computer? or how about a liquid cooled with an a/c cooled case?

A company called Hardcore PC built their 'Reactor' computer with basically fully customized components for the mineral oil submersion. There are problems dunking normal components in it, but yeah, it's badass. If I felt like sourcing special heat sinks and all to maximize the cooling effects, I'd be down.

Exclusive: Oil Immersion Cooling Goes Mainstream with Hardcore PC's Reactor | Maximum PC

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Originally Posted by future240

I would imagine condensation would be a problem.

YES! This is why you have to be careful with refrigeration ~ any time you get some parts considerably lower temp than others, you're going to get condensation, and it's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad.

HyperTek · 09-25-2009, 11:46 PM

oil computers look pretty cool

BustedS13 · 09-26-2009, 12:33 AM

the NES pc is rad as shit. i've been wanting to make an NES media center for a long time. optical drive popping out of the cartridge door and stuff.

ixfxi · 09-26-2009, 12:42 AM

that oil computer is the biggest waste of shit ever

Herro · 09-26-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

the NES pc is rad as shit. i've been wanting to make an NES media center for a long time. optical drive popping out of the cartridge door and stuff.

If you do, make sure you get the mother board as low as possible. I let it sit half the height of the grey part and i got like 2 mm clearance from the CPU fan if I put an optical dirve in there.

chibo · 09-26-2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

that oil computer is the biggest waste of shit ever

This is true, and forget ever using that hardware in a normal computer again.

SochBAT · 09-26-2009, 04:03 AM

Man. This brings me back.

In Highschool, I always built computers for friends and crap.

Now i'm broke. No joke!

I wish i had money to build a custom setup again...

My LAST custom comp was fucking OLD. Old ASUS CVU board, Intel Celeron 1ghz, Kingston 512mb ram, PNY GeForce4 MX. OLD shit.

chibo · 09-26-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Soooshi

Man. This brings me back.

In Highschool, I always built computers for friends and crap.

Now i'm broke. No joke!

I wish i had money to build a custom setup again...

My LAST custom comp was fucking OLD. Old ASUS CVU board, Intel Celeron 1ghz, Kingston 512mb ram, PNY GeForce4 MX. OLD shit.

My file server is an old dual CPU Pentium 3.

Ugh, I think I am about to fold and buy a 13" unibody Macbook Pro refurb tomorrow - I've got a netbook (Win7/OSX), a desktop(WinXP), and a file/development server(NetBSD) but I think it's time to consolidate. Useful laptop and a htpc/dev box/gaming/etc box.... the one nice thing about my new apartment is that elec/cable internet/tv/water/sewer/etc are included in the rent for an extra $175/mo so I don't really mind having 1500 watts of shit running all the time.

SochBAT · 09-26-2009, 04:17 AM

LOL @ Apple Gaming.

chibo · 09-26-2009, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Soooshi

LOL @ Apple Gaming.

Indeed, that is why I will always have a Windows box around. I went through the pain of running games under Wine/WineX back when I only ran linux boxen. Fuck that.

SochBAT · 09-26-2009, 04:26 AM

Haha. I'm waiting for Lucid Lynx to come out. It looks amazing.

I love reusing my old setups in Linux. It makes shit feel SUPERFUCKING FAST.

Computer of the Future fast.

GSXRJJordan · 09-26-2009, 05:17 AM

SSD's make any decently fast computer seem "computer of the future" fast - seriously, you guys have GOT to see that shit.

Windows 7 loading from POST screen (last post screen is RAID) to no-hourglass like 3 seconds? YES, YES, yesssssss~

Load Photoshop CS4 in like 2 seconds? YES.

It's the shit. I hope they don't all, like, die together in a couple months or something.

SochBAT · 09-26-2009, 06:04 AM

SSD = Longer lifespan compared to standard enclosed HDs

BOROSUN · 09-26-2009, 06:44 AM

the oil is a cheap alt for serious overclockers.

also less dangerous chemicals invoved.

***Future240*** · 09-26-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Soooshi

SSD = Longer lifespan compared to standard enclosed HDs

SSD=A hell of a lot more money than standard enclosed HDs.

SochBAT · 09-26-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by future240

SSD=A hell of a lot more money than standard enclosed HDs.

Hi, I'm BillyMays!

Are you tired of hearing that old dated HD running and whirling? Are your transfer speeds feeling a bit dated? I'm Here to introduce to you, THE FUTURE OF COMPUTING!

Longevity, Reliability, and Speed all come included in your SDD package!

If you buy today, I'll include, free of charge, 2 MORE orders of GLOATING FREE!

FREE!!!!!!

svensko · 09-26-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Soooshi

SSD = Longer lifespan compared to standard enclosed HDs

This isn't true if you use a journaled file system (ie ext3) in Linux. I know that at least for USB drives and such there are limited numbers of guaranteed read/writes before they start having issues.

***S14DB*** · 09-26-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BOROSUN

the oil is a cheap alt for serious overclockers.

also less dangerous chemicals invoved.

Heatsoak's a bitch.

***Future240*** · 09-26-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

Heatsoak's a bitch.

What are considered high temps?

S13E · 09-26-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soooshi

Hi, I'm BillyMays!

Are you tired of hearing that old dated HD running and whirling? Are your transfer speeds feeling a bit dated? I'm Here to introduce to you, THE FUTURE OF COMPUTING!

Longevity, Reliability, and Speed all come included in your SDD package!

If you buy today, I'll include, free of charge, 2 MORE orders of GLOATING FREE!

FREE!!!!!!

I think you forgot something...

Haven't built a gaming PC since 05/06. Its just too pricey to keep up these days especially with the lack of GREAT games out right now IMO. I've been sticking to Console as of lately and hate wondering how X game will run on this X processor with X amount of ram, ect.... $299 and a hdtv to play on = done! I'd stay on PC for MMO's and FPS tho. I still rock L4D and CS:Source! ARMA2 @ Medium settings? forget it! not on my pc!

chibo · 09-26-2009, 06:02 PM

What have I done?

BustedS13 · 09-26-2009, 06:06 PM

you've failed us.

chibo · 09-26-2009, 06:07 PM

Building the desktop with the parts that come tomorrow. I went Intel I5 and Asus mobo on it.

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aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i recently built myself a desktop to replace my p4 2.4ghz. very basic build q9400 oc'd to 3.2ghz gigabyte EP45T-UD3P 4GB DDR3 1333 generic kingston 9800 GTX+ some antec power supply not pretty but it gets the job done

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Herro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Om1kron, where did you get those stickers with the FINI and CROTCH GRAB etc? And the pics I was talking about earlier: -Atom 330 (dual core) -1GB ram from Kingston -Hitachi 320GB hdd (2.5 inch) -120W Pico PSU -4CM ish fan to draw hot air out, where the slot vents are on the top of case -wired the power & reset buttons to work, and power LED We had space for a slimline DVD drive, but we have no need for one.

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SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 38 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Man. This brings me back. In Highschool, I always built computers for friends and crap. Now i'm broke. No joke! I wish i had money to build a custom setup again... My LAST custom comp was fucking OLD. Old ASUS CVU board, Intel Celeron 1ghz, Kingston 512mb ram, PNY GeForce4 MX. OLD shit.

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SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 38 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Haha. I'm waiting for Lucid Lynx to come out. It looks amazing. I love reusing my old setups in Linux. It makes shit feel SUPERFUCKING FAST. Computer of the Future fast.

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SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 38 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	SSD = Longer lifespan compared to standard enclosed HDs

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chibo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe and Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 36 Posts: 1,425 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Building the desktop with the parts that come tomorrow. I went Intel I5 and Asus mobo on it. __________________ 1989 S13 \| 1996 S14 \| 2001 E46 \| 2009 ZX6R