My little project

myepoxdied · 09-20-2002, 07:57 PM

Take a look http://mr2beast.com/comp.htm
The problem im having now is deciding what to cover the lines with, because they are condensing anyone know what vapochill uses?

This wasn't my idea originally, i found it over at the xtremesystems.org forums and modified it a bit. The block is the Swiftech MCW-462UHT but the peltier has no power supply for it at the moment.

At the time the pictures were taken i had just gotten through modding it so the temps were still and are still, going down.

bigben2k · 09-20-2002, 08:21 PM

For those that are modem bound, this fella uses a small freezer, lined it with a plastic bag, and ran some pipes out the back.

It's funky! What's the purple color in your ice?

For the isolation, you can use that foam stuff to isolate hot water pipes (available at your local hardware store). You have to wrap it up really tight though, otherwise condensation forms, and drips out wherever it can (following Murphy's law, it will surely drip inside your computer). The objective is to prevent ambient air from hitting the pipes.

myepoxdied · 09-20-2002, 08:22 PM

The trash bag is to make sure it doesnt leak everywhere

, the color of my ice is antifreeze that isnt working too well

need to throw some more in there tomorrow. Temps gone down to -2.9c, incase someone was wondering the handle on the back is for reducing/increasing flow to see what gives the best results.

myepoxdied · 09-21-2002, 06:29 PM

Anyone have any ideas about keeping the water from condensing on the top of my block, and when it goes through the pump?

MadDogMe · 09-22-2002, 03:34 AM

You'll have to cover the block in neoprene, swiftechs being the shape they are are'nt realy 'cut out for the job'

. what happened to the bottom of your block?, it looks like one of the moon landing photos'

, after lapping you should leave it overnight so it oxidises, otherwise ArticSilver can react with, and pit the surface!...

I don't know where to get it, but you can get neoprene sticky tape now!, this would be handy for the conden'proofing

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If you find a refridgeration company suplier/repairer they would have the exact same stuff for pipes that fridge/freezers use in handy sizes. normal insulation is as good but maybe not as flexible?, you don't want it kinking/pulling~away from the pipe on tight curves. it has to be very snugly fitted...

The pump I'd just put in a tupperware/airtight plastic container with the in/outlets silicone sealed up. or put it outside the case

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myepoxdied · 09-22-2002, 10:51 AM

If i put the pump in a plastic container though, wouldnt the water just build up inside?

MadDogMe · 09-23-2002, 05:29 AM

Only the water thats in the air, thats sealed in

, should be a very small amount. as long as no 'new' air gets in~ no new water will either.

put it in the airing cupboard when you seal it up and there should be near zero watercontent in the air.

you could put some of that silicone stuff that comes with new electrical stuff in there to draw the moisture into it as well, to stop it evaporating/condensing when turned on and off.

09-20-2002, 07:57 PM	#1
myepoxdied Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 19	My little project Take a look http://mr2beast.com/comp.htm The problem im having now is deciding what to cover the lines with, because they are condensing anyone know what vapochill uses? This wasn't my idea originally, i found it over at the xtremesystems.org forums and modified it a bit. The block is the Swiftech MCW-462UHT but the peltier has no power supply for it at the moment. At the time the pictures were taken i had just gotten through modding it so the temps were still and are still, going down.

09-20-2002, 08:21 PM	#2
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	For those that are modem bound, this fella uses a small freezer, lined it with a plastic bag, and ran some pipes out the back. It's funky! What's the purple color in your ice? For the isolation, you can use that foam stuff to isolate hot water pipes (available at your local hardware store). You have to wrap it up really tight though, otherwise condensation forms, and drips out wherever it can (following Murphy's law, it will surely drip inside your computer). The objective is to prevent ambient air from hitting the pipes. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

09-20-2002, 08:22 PM	#3
myepoxdied Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 19	The trash bag is to make sure it doesnt leak everywhere , the color of my ice is antifreeze that isnt working too well need to throw some more in there tomorrow. Temps gone down to -2.9c, incase someone was wondering the handle on the back is for reducing/increasing flow to see what gives the best results. Last edited by myepoxdied; 09-20-2002 at 08:36 PM.

09-21-2002, 06:29 PM	#4
myepoxdied Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 19	Anyone have any ideas about keeping the water from condensing on the top of my block, and when it goes through the pump?

09-22-2002, 03:34 AM	#5
MadDogMe Thermophile Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Just shut up ;) ... Posts: 1,068	You'll have to cover the block in neoprene, swiftechs being the shape they are are'nt realy 'cut out for the job' . what happened to the bottom of your block?, it looks like one of the moon landing photos' , after lapping you should leave it overnight so it oxidises, otherwise ArticSilver can react with, and pit the surface!... I don't know where to get it, but you can get neoprene sticky tape now!, this would be handy for the conden'proofing ... If you find a refridgeration company suplier/repairer they would have the exact same stuff for pipes that fridge/freezers use in handy sizes. normal insulation is as good but maybe not as flexible?, you don't want it kinking/pulling~away from the pipe on tight curves. it has to be very snugly fitted... The pump I'd just put in a tupperware/airtight plastic container with the in/outlets silicone sealed up. or put it outside the case ...

09-22-2002, 10:51 AM	#6
myepoxdied Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 19	If i put the pump in a plastic container though, wouldnt the water just build up inside?

09-23-2002, 05:29 AM	#7
MadDogMe Thermophile Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Just shut up ;) ... Posts: 1,068	Only the water thats in the air, thats sealed in , should be a very small amount. as long as no 'new' air gets in~ no new water will either. put it in the airing cupboard when you seal it up and there should be near zero watercontent in the air. you could put some of that silicone stuff that comes with new electrical stuff in there to draw the moisture into it as well, to stop it evaporating/condensing when turned on and off.

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