Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-15 Thread David W. Morris
On Mar 12, 2012, at 10:32 AM, Illirik Smirnov wrote: I'm considering oil-cooling my DP 2.5 PMG5. This would involve putting the computer (sans ports, hdd, cd) in a tub of mineral oil. It doesn't conduct electricity, and as such would be perfect for this use. It has been done many times

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-15 Thread faithie999
i watched the youtube video. i would think the first thing to fail would be the power supply fan. its little motor is designed to spin in air, which has virtually zero viscosity, not mineral oil. maybe the mineral oil will keep the motor cool enough when under the heavier load of moving

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-15 Thread peterhaas
i watched the youtube video. i would think the first thing to fail would be the power supply fan. its little motor is designed to spin in air, which has virtually zero viscosity, not mineral oil. maybe the mineral oil will keep the motor cool enough when under the heavier load of moving

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-15 Thread Dan
At 1:32 PM -0400 3/12/2012, Illirik Smirnov wrote: I'm considering oil-cooling my DP 2.5 PMG5. http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g5/stats/powermac_g5_2.5_dp.html This would involve putting the computer (sans ports, hdd, cd) in a tub of mineral oil. It doesn't conduct

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-15 Thread Jesse Stjohn
the animal, the greater the man On Mar 15, 2012, at 9:14 PM, Dan dantear...@gmail.com wrote: At 1:32 PM -0400 3/12/2012, Illirik Smirnov wrote: I'm considering oil-cooling my DP 2.5 PMG5. http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g5/stats/powermac_g5_2.5_dp.html This would involve

Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread Illirik Smirnov
I'm considering oil-cooling my DP 2.5 PMG5. This would involve putting the computer (sans ports, hdd, cd) in a tub of mineral oil. It doesn't conduct electricity, and as such would be perfect for this use. It has been done many times with PCs; does anyone know anything that may keep the G5 from

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread Douglas Mencken
This would involve putting the computer (sans ports, hdd, cd) in a tub of mineral oil. Why do you need it? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread Valter Prahlad
Il giorno 12-03-2012 18:32, Illirik Smirnov ha scritto: I'm considering oil-cooling my DP 2.5 PMG5. This would involve putting the computer (sans ports, hdd, cd) in a tub of mineral oil. This sounds weird. :-o Do you mean immersing the whole processors assembly into oil? Would it smell like

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread Dan
At 9:04 PM +0100 3/14/2012, Valter Prahlad wrote: Il giorno 12-03-2012 18:32, Illirik Smirnov ha scritto: I'm considering oil-cooling my DP 2.5 PMG5. This would involve putting the computer (sans ports, hdd, cd) in a tub of mineral oil. This sounds weird. :-o Do you mean immersing

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread Jesse Stjohn
, Illirik Smirnov ha scritto: I'm considering oil-cooling my DP 2.5 PMG5. This would involve putting the computer (sans ports, hdd, cd) in a tub of mineral oil. This sounds weird. :-o Do you mean immersing the whole processors assembly into oil? Would it smell like fries? ;-D -- You

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Mar 14, 2012, at 1:30 PM, Jesse Stjohn wrote: Also it stinks but not like fries, I think possible a DUI watercool would be more effective. A DUI watercool would work...for a second or two Id imagine :-) If you're gonna do it, go big...get a Cray 2 case and cooling system 8-P Fluorinert

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread Valter Prahlad
Il giorno 14-03-2012 22:28, Dan ha scritto: Would it smell like fries? ;-D hum. A whole sensory new dimension to using a Mac! Going all the way through from MacIntosh to MacDonald's... ;-P -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4,

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Mar 14, 2012, at 2:21 PM, Valter Prahlad wrote: Il giorno 14-03-2012 22:28, Dan ha scritto: Would it smell like fries? ;-D hum. A whole sensory new dimension to using a Mac! Going all the way through from MacIntosh to MacDonald's... ;-P Hey you can make tasty fried snax while

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread John Carmonne
On Mar 12, 2012, at 10:32 AM, Illirik Smirnov wrote: I'm considering oil-cooling my DP 2.5 PMG5. This would involve putting the computer (sans ports, hdd, cd) in a tub of mineral oil. It doesn't conduct electricity, and as such would be perfect for this use. It has been done many times

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread Illirik Smirnov
No, TBH here is an actual video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtufuXLvOok . I'm not trolling. -- -- Illirik Smirnov Chaotic Neutral since 1997 A Charisma of 28 will seduce the dragon on a 14 or higher... 20? Oh well, I suppose you get the treasure. They see me rollin, they hatin; patrollin,

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread Valter Prahlad
Il giorno 14-03-2012 22:57, Illirik Smirnov ha scritto: No, TBH here is an actual video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtufuXLvOok . Amazing. It's very nerdish. :-) I'm doubtful about the power supply fan, though, and I'm very skeptical about immersing the HD in oil: it isn't designed to work

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread W.Adrian D'Alessio
12-03-2012 18:32, Illirik Smirnov ha scritto: I'm considering oil-cooling my DP 2.5 PMG5. This would involve putting the computer (sans ports, hdd, cd) in a tub of mineral oil. This sounds weird. :-ospace Do you mean immersing the whole processors assembly into oil? Would it smell like

Re: Oil Cooling

2012-03-14 Thread W.Adrian D'Alessio
Don't go for the bubbles though it will reduce heat transfer. Or is that important? Or is it really about having a showy conversation piece? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power