01-17-2012 12:15 AM - last edited 3 weeks ago by ROGBot
08-06-2013 06:21 PM
08-07-2013 02:40 AM
08-07-2013 05:54 AM
HiVizMan wrote:
The key to the whole insulation thing is to make your seal around the cooler and the processor air tight. You do not want moisture that is transported in the air forming condensation. As to the pin rot (love the term) that is not an issue when you are going hard on LN2. As you break down your system at the end of the session. So no worries about that.
Pin rot is a new one for me. If there is water in the socket you will have shorts going on and that will result in your pins melting and fusing, or your CPU being damaged.
I was looking for this article the other day so thanks for pulling it out again for me.
Just out of interest did it make sense to you? And what would you like to see added or included, I did not put anything for SS or phase cooling for those who run their systems 24/7.
08-07-2013 06:04 AM
08-08-2013 03:34 AM
08-31-2013 06:41 AM
alyraver wrote:
For my chiller to be at 4c 24/7 I insulated my mobo using the guide shown. It helped a lot but one thing I thought was missing was the CPU block and fittings insulation method.
I too used silicone grease direct in the socket which will stop any condensation gettin in there and a big bang
However I have since stripped down my entire system again to properly insulate my mobo with silicone rubber rather than putty. I think the artists eraser I got wasn't good at moulding.
I then also added 2 neoprene layers on my mobo with only the space cut out for cpu block to fit.
The problem I had was that condensation was forming on the cpu block itself and causing the armaflex tape on my fittings to peel away. This was because I left areas on my cpu block uncovered and therefore condensation got in. I have now completely sealed my Ek cpu block using armaflex tape and silicone rubber to create an air tight space when its positioned on the mobo.
For my tubing I found that armaflex tape worked well too.
As for the hole on the cpu thing I too was concerned about it, but I assume as its in an airtight space its ok?
08-08-2013 03:42 AM
09-02-2013 04:22 AM
09-02-2013 10:19 AM
HiVizMan wrote:
All you need is a proper airtight fight. No air access = no condensation.