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Ultraviolet · 02-03-2006, 12:41 PM

Well, Fluorinert FC-77 looks perfect--but I found a price of $240/liter!!! Still, for the sake of conversation, let's assume I've lost my head and am considering this. If everything were perfectly laid out, I may be able to get away with 4 liters or so.
It would seem like it would pose no problems for any of the electronics other than the hard drives, correct? (fanless PSU's would not be in the liquid)

As far as the hard drives go, I can see how the increased resistance of liquid would dramatically shorten the life of the drive. But what if you were to seal the drive first so no liquid got in? Actually cover up that hole that says, "Do not cover".

Basically, ignoring the price for a moment, is a fully submerged computer (with the exception of PSU's) in FC-77 a possibility?

JamesAvery22, thanks for the heads up on the lack P-M support. I do not have a mobo yet, nor the raid card (though I'll probably go 3ware there). You're right though, I could just undervolt the processor to reduce heat.

Brians256, do you know of a link that has any details on computers that have used Fluorinert? I will do a search of these boards to see what I turn up.

02-03-2006, 12:41 PM	#15
Ultraviolet Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 22	Re: Galden ZT 150 Well, Fluorinert FC-77 looks perfect--but I found a price of $240/liter!!! Still, for the sake of conversation, let's assume I've lost my head and am considering this. If everything were perfectly laid out, I may be able to get away with 4 liters or so. It would seem like it would pose no problems for any of the electronics other than the hard drives, correct? (fanless PSU's would not be in the liquid) As far as the hard drives go, I can see how the increased resistance of liquid would dramatically shorten the life of the drive. But what if you were to seal the drive first so no liquid got in? Actually cover up that hole that says, "Do not cover". Basically, ignoring the price for a moment, is a fully submerged computer (with the exception of PSU's) in FC-77 a possibility? JamesAvery22, thanks for the heads up on the lack P-M support. I do not have a mobo yet, nor the raid card (though I'll probably go 3ware there). You're right though, I could just undervolt the processor to reduce heat. Brians256, do you know of a link that has any details on computers that have used Fluorinert? I will do a search of these boards to see what I turn up.