Danny_75 Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 I have been running chilled water for some time and sick of all the condensation all over my rig. So this is the BIG Q has anyone ever tried oil cooling? I will be wanting tothe use the Pc every day for gaming and Bming. Also will be looking to use the water chiller to cool the Oil. Any ideas/input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flibo Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 Do you mean using oil in the pipes instead of water? I don't see why that would prevent any condensation. The main issue is the heat difference between the pipe and the air inside your case. The water from condensation comes from that air inside your case, not from the pipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowKing Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) wouldn't this still cause condensation since the oil will be colder than the air around it? Plus the oil will be kind of hard on the pump Edited May 1, 2010 by CowKing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny_75 Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 No i was going to submerge the full rig inc PSU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowKing Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 No i was going to submerge the full rig inc PSU. OHHHH, hmm I don't know about the PSU, but that will fix any issues with condensation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 if your going with immersion cooling then you need dielectric oil it is non conductive and can be used a fuel for diesel engines lol. If you know somebody with an eletrical testing company they may be able to get you a gallon or 2 for free as it is used for cooling eletrical transformers. like this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny_75 Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) Well funny you sould say that a mate works for BNFL. If not thinking mineral oil. seen some on youtube showing there rigs. Edited May 1, 2010 by Danny_75 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locutus Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 This might give interesting results. You ought to try it on just the oil first and tell us how it goes. Oh also, provide pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny_75 Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 Yup ,once its sorted and running will post some pics and temps. It will prob take 2 days for the oil to reach it min temps. Just looking on the Bay for 2nd hand fish tanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielT Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 To fight the condensation with the chilled water could you insulate your liquid cooling system to prevent the cold from escaping and thus stopping your condensation problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny_75 Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 To fight the condensation with the chilled water could you insulate your liquid cooling system to prevent the cold from escaping and thus stopping your condensation problem. It is all lagged and taped and putty. but its that cold water is still forming on that lot . not worries about that atm going to move to oil and chill that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) To fight the condensation with the chilled water could you insulate your liquid cooling system to prevent the cold from escaping and thus stopping your condensation problem. Obviously you can insulate it, but it's hard to not leave any little spacing. When you keep it like that for a long period, there's always going to be condensation at some place or the other. Edit: You beat me to it, Danny! Good luck BTW, make sure to post some scores in the 3DMark thread. Edited May 1, 2010 by The Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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