Want to build a refrigerator-like cooling for my cpu
I want to build a small cooling system for my cpu inside my computer. A refrigerator cooling system is ideal: not too much noise, GREAT cooling, does not need fans, not very big, cools better than watercooling.
Can I just use an old refrigerator and rip out the compressor, and then attach it to the waterblok on my cpu with some pipes?
If yes, I will ofcourse leak refrigerant. Which refrigerant is a good replacement + easy to find? (I can get some liquid nitrogen, can I use that or not?)
Re: Want to build a refrigerator-like cooling for my cpu
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Originally posted by PeeWee
If yes, I will ofcourse leak refrigerant. Which refrigerant is a good replacement + easy to find? (I can get some liquid nitrogen, can I use that or not?)
Leak refrigerant, did I hear you say leak refrigerant ?
Do you know, or care, about the legal requirements for handling refrigerants within the EU ?
Please do not injure yourself or the rest of the world by playing with mechanical things you do not understand. By all means try to fry your cpu but be honest, does it make you type any quicker?:confused:
Re: Want to build a refrigerator-like cooling for my cpu
the 3m liquid is for testing pcbs... its non conductive but its only meant for tests... not regular use... else it would be used in supercomputers IMHO
Re: Want to build a refrigerator-like cooling for my cpu
What about a mini absorbtion system like this http://www.nh3tech.org/absorption.html
I think you could make it entirely self contained w/in the case using electric heat instead of propane.
Re: Want to build a refrigerator-like cooling for my cpu
why dont you try the new intel core duo cpu. i hear it runs cool even overclocked so all you need is a standard cooling fan. or you could build a small refrigeration unit that pushes very cold air into the case and keeps the interior very cool.
Re: Want to build a refrigerator-like cooling for my cpu
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kevinmcggg
or you could build a small refrigeration unit that pushes very cold air into the case and keeps the interior very cool.
What about condensation?
Re: Want to build a refrigerator-like cooling for my cpu
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Originally Posted by Frank
What about condensation?
Frank, I guess you are saying there might be a problem with water and electricity???
Is this something new?:p
Re: Want to build a refrigerator-like cooling for my cpu
No - I was thinking more of where he would put the condensate drain pan :p
Re: Want to build a refrigerator-like cooling for my cpu
pc's and refrigeration, oh what fun :)
airtight enclosure>evap on cpu>air evap coil>fill case with dry nitrogen=No condensation and no need for drain pan.
Only problem to keep eyes on is static with such a dry enviroment but if all is well earthed nothing should die :D