Well I got a little rough with my plexi res in my water cooled system earlier this week and now I'm toying with plans for a prettier system. Submersion cooling has caught my eye and after reading through DuckWarrior's article (and relevant forum thread) I like the prospect even more.

I'm having trouble choosing a dielectric liquid tho. HFE is a bit too pricy, I'd also like to avoid anything hard to obtain (i.e. hazmat.) I want a cheap, nonconductive, clear, safe, residue free liquid with good thermal capacity... and a gold toilet while we're at it - Does such a thing exist (no, not the toilet)? My vague searches on google haven't yielded much so I'm hoping a chemistry major will strole through here

Thanks

Ummm.... whats with the name?

whaddaya mean? My nick mis-spelling?

His first post, maybe we should tell him about our own "JINX", and how it is not considered "Good Form" to use a name like an existing member.
That being said, Welcome to Pimp Rig!!!
I think if there was such a fluid, someone here would be using it, and I'd be signing up too!
There may be something out there, but thats quite a wish list!

First off you gotta register with a different name- Stepping on jinx (c)'s toes

Second look at machine oils- many are non conductive and are semi clear.

Third there is a solid gold toilet owned by Oprah the talk show host.

kinda seemed like he was a lurker.

oohh.. oops I often use it as a nick without even thinking... don't suppose it's possible to change my nick? Or should I just go re-register?

Speak with Duck.

PURE (let me stress again PURE) mineral oil can do what you're talking about. But, you must take EXTREME care in keeping it pure, and you need to keep a way to cycle the fluid, so that it can dissipate the heat.

Speak with Duck on this, he has a LOT more info on this subject.

What would you like to change your name to? And welcome to the forums. Hope we didn't step off on the wrong foot. Judging by your first post I think you found the right spot for your ambitions.

Yes I'd heard about pure mineral oil, I was hesitant because it seems like that would leave residue and/or leave it slicked if I took the components out.

Sorry JINX for the name infringment, I'll do somethin 'bout it soon

New nick request: CookieDoh
Thanks

You're right BA. I like his boldness, and the fact that he came in without spouting flame. Take care of him. He could go far....

Welcome to PR. At this point you should probably just reregister as you only have 3 posts. Once you do, just let us know who you are.

If I ever get the stuff again, I may just dunk and leave a Socket 7 in the stuff.

Anyone got a Socket 7 with processor?

I've got a k-6 2 450 and mobo with onboard sound and video. Can't remember what kind of mobo though.

If it runs, I'll dunk it. What you want for it?

Done. Welcome, CookieDoh.

Magic! Thanks again.

Am I correct to assume that oils would leave a residue?

Can anyone suggest some places to search or what to call what I'm searching for?

You can have it. I think it might be an old Packard Bell. The Only thing I can remember being wrong with it is the cpu fan header is dead. PM me with an address.

Cookie-hoe, we can walk through this one together! Score, K6-2 processors r0x0r!

buhahahahaha sorry i just noticed HoJo's title i like it.

anyways CookieDoh i think you came to the right place with your idea im shure Duck will be able to help you with it since he came across some none con"duck"tive fluid a little while back but im not shure how much it cost.

but welcome to PR