Where can I buy a Plexi-Glass block?

Phant0m51 · 05-13-2003, 09:35 PM

Some of you may have read about my Direct Die cooling idea. I want to do it with a Plexiglass block, but I don't know where to buy them at. The only one's I've found online are 47 inches long, that's a bit big.

Could somebody point me in the direction of some Small Plexiglass blocks, or what kind of Shops/Stores should I look for them at?

Thanks,
Jonathan

Zymrgy · 05-13-2003, 11:56 PM

I would try some of the local machine shops in your area. Ask for Lexan...some places make parts out of this stuff & they will have some drop pieces left over.

I notice it says you are from Utah...so am I. Where at? I might be able to scrounge up some for you..........

koslov · 05-14-2003, 02:25 AM

Don't use plexi- it's hard to get in thicker sheets, it cracks easily, and it's not really suited for machining.

Lexan (polycarbonate) is much better for making block tops with. It has excellent machining qualities, much easier to dremel and tap. You can get really great deals on Lexan on eBay.

Phant0m51 · 05-14-2003, 08:53 AM

I'm from the Layton/Clearfield area in Davis County. How 'bout you?

Ok, I'll do some searching for Lexan around here. I've got more ideas about the block design though, this could get interesting!

Thanks for the tips,
Jonathan

LiquidRulez · 05-14-2003, 10:19 AM

I think you're wasting your time

Phant0m51 · 05-14-2003, 03:11 PM

I have time, and I have the $. So I'm going to do it. Thank you for the input though. I'll take note if it and, if it fails horribly, I'll prove you right.

jaydee · 05-14-2003, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by LiquidRulez
I think you're wasting your time

Well if he is going to waste his time trying out direct die, then Lexan would be a good thing to use. I don't know how he plans to mount it but if the lexan is far enough away from the core it should be fine. No reason to use metal if nothing is touching the die.

Anyone ever see a peice of aluminum that had a constant flow of water hitting it? Once that slight coating AMD puts on the core wears off the core is going to eat itself not only through corrosion/oxidization but also errosion. Make sure that water flows never stops. I fired a perfectly good XP in less than a second once. The built in thermal protection is made to be used with at least a HS unlike Intels.

koslov · 05-14-2003, 07:02 PM

Direct-die is possible, but I haven't seen any DIY attempt that did it right. What you need is a Parylene-C coating on the CPU package, which both prevents erosion and is an impermeable dielectric sealant. But unfortunately price will be an obstacle: $500 for a batch of 4 wafers ( chips are normally coated before soldered to package ). See this thread before you attempt anything, more info on Parylene-C deposition: http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/sho...8644#post68644

Zymrgy · 05-14-2003, 11:36 PM

Quote:

originally posted by Phant0m51
I'm from the Layton/Clearfield area in Davis County. How 'bout you?

Just a bit further north, up in Logan.

Phant0m51 · 05-15-2003, 02:09 PM

One of the ladies I work with lives up there. So where do you get your Flexan, or have you not used any?

05-13-2003, 09:35 PM	#1
Phant0m51 Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 160	Where can I buy a Plexi-Glass block? Some of you may have read about my Direct Die cooling idea. I want to do it with a Plexiglass block, but I don't know where to buy them at. The only one's I've found online are 47 inches long, that's a bit big. Could somebody point me in the direction of some Small Plexiglass blocks, or what kind of Shops/Stores should I look for them at? Thanks, Jonathan

05-14-2003, 10:19 AM	#5
LiquidRulez Cooling Savant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In Hell Posts: 322	I think you're wasting your time __________________ GOt H20 ?

05-13-2003, 11:56 PM	#2
Zymrgy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Posts: 96	I would try some of the local machine shops in your area. Ask for Lexan...some places make parts out of this stuff & they will have some drop pieces left over. I notice it says you are from Utah...so am I. Where at? I might be able to scrounge up some for you..........

05-14-2003, 02:25 AM	#3
koslov Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Posts: 264	Don't use plexi- it's hard to get in thicker sheets, it cracks easily, and it's not really suited for machining. Lexan (polycarbonate) is much better for making block tops with. It has excellent machining qualities, much easier to dremel and tap. You can get really great deals on Lexan on eBay.

05-14-2003, 08:53 AM	#4
Phant0m51 Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 160	I'm from the Layton/Clearfield area in Davis County. How 'bout you? Ok, I'll do some searching for Lexan around here. I've got more ideas about the block design though, this could get interesting! Thanks for the tips, Jonathan

05-14-2003, 03:11 PM	#6
Phant0m51 Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 160	I have time, and I have the $. So I'm going to do it. Thank you for the input though. I'll take note if it and, if it fails horribly, I'll prove you right.

05-14-2003, 07:02 PM	#8
koslov Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Posts: 264	Direct-die is possible, but I haven't seen any DIY attempt that did it right. What you need is a Parylene-C coating on the CPU package, which both prevents erosion and is an impermeable dielectric sealant. But unfortunately price will be an obstacle: $500 for a batch of 4 wafers ( chips are normally coated before soldered to package ). See this thread before you attempt anything, more info on Parylene-C deposition: http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/sho...8644#post68644

05-15-2003, 02:09 PM	#10
Phant0m51 Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 160	One of the ladies I work with lives up there. So where do you get your Flexan, or have you not used any?

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