aaportnell Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 I have just purchased the palit gtx460 2gb which, as lovely as it is, is red. the looks are all on the underside with the gloss black finish and fan etc but the pcb on the bottom (the side that can be seen through my window) is red and i was wondering if anyone had tried spraying any components. I intend to try this regardless of how bad an idea it is on my wireless lan card to test and then possibly on my old 8500 (oh my god crysis now looks AMAZING!!!) but i am really not sure if its worth potentially destroying my lovely gtx460 Any tips would be appreciated!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locutus Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 That's a good question. If the spray-paint itself has any type of metal in it at all, you'll probably fry it (short circuits everywhere.) But testing it on a wireless card may provide interesting results. You'll have to tell us what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedCrazy Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 But testing it on a wireless card may provide interesting results. +1 Especially if you use, say, lead based paint. I would try it in your secondary. If you have 1. Otherwise, 'lend' it to a 'friend'. Do tell us the results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locutus Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 +1 Especially if you use, say, lead based paint. I would try it in your secondary. If you have 1. Otherwise, 'lend' it to a 'friend'. Do tell us the results. I don't think lead based paint is legal anymore... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielT Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 I don't think lead based paint is legal anymore... It's not but many paints have metal flakes in them for extra shiny. I would suggest a matte color just to be sure. I am not sure it is a bad idea but if something doesn't go wrong on the cheap card it doesn't mean that it wont go bad on a different one. This will undoubtedly void your warranty. I would say a primer is your best bet, I am no expert though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k1e1v1i1n Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 make sure the paint also can take some heat the card will be running 60+ most of the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 figure out what paint you want to use then look it up and see if it has conductivity or buy it and paint a board the use a multimeter to test continuity since wood is not conductive when dry let the paint dry then do the test Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick2500 Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 This is a good question for google... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
visagepoissons Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 If you want to take the casing AROUND the PCB off and spray paint that with a non conductive paint it should be alright... But I wouldn't spray the actual PCB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drdeath Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) Just spray the cover to the fan. I wouldn't spray the actual card. That is not smart if you ask me. I have no idea why anyone would phantom this idea with a potentially expensive piece of hardware. By no means am I saying it will not work but not worth the risk. It would be cool if it can be done. Edited October 9, 2010 by Drdeath Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drdeath Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 Spray paints do have solvents in the can so it may not be good to use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedCrazy Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 You might want to check the ignition temperature of the paint. Gaming hard for a couple hours then 'smoke flames and destruction' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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