Case Mod Idea: Possible, or not?

Bazooka_Joe · **Case Mod Idea: Possible, or not? -** 03-05-2003, 04:59 PM

I recently was looking into the Asetec VapoChill case, which uses a refridgeration system to feed cold air through a insulated hose, directly on top of your processor. Doing this, can bring temperatures for your CPU down to as low as -40F. Of coarse, something this powerful was designed for overclocking, not every day PC-usage.

Anyways, the case turns out to be about $600 (the one I want), give or take 50 bucks. Hell no, I'm not paying that much for just a damn case! So, I thought about this. . .

I have a mini-fridge in my room (Some of you are already probably laughing.) Do you think it would be possible to take the parts out of the case (Power supply, mobo, everything) and install it in the case for running my PC? The fridge at its coldest is probably about 25 - 30F. ANd with all the fans I have in my case now, it's only at about 60F. So, I want to move it all to the fridge, and run it from the inside of there. What do you think?

Old Reliable · 03-05-2003, 05:02 PM

i am not sure how you would wire that up but if you are going to put it in a fridge you have to take in consideration the condensation

Bazooka_Joe · 03-05-2003, 05:10 PM

Hrm. . well, I forgot some things bout the fridge that I should mention:

-It is totally plastic, except the screws holding it together of coarse.

-It can hold 72 cans of soda (or beer!), and is about 3 feet high by 2 and 1/2 feet wide (About 3 cases, side by side)

I don't know the brand/model off the top of my head, Ill get more info when I get home.

But how would it condensate? The heat from the parts Vs the cold air?

Milla · 03-05-2003, 05:12 PM

dunno joe chances of condensation are good, i wouldnt risk it ed:

descry · 03-05-2003, 05:12 PM

Maybe a good idea but it will look pretty retarded.

Old Reliable · 03-05-2003, 05:14 PM

refrigerators are full of condensation, every time you open it up........it would be risky. try and see if you know someone who has done it or find a site

Old Reliable · 03-05-2003, 05:14 PM

better yet go to http://www.motherboards.org biggrin:

**PROBLEM -** 03-05-2003, 06:40 PM

[quote="Bazooka_Joe":f33e6]Hrm. . well, I forgot some things bout the fridge that I should mention:

-It is totally plastic, except the screws holding it together of coarse.

-It can hold 72 cans of soda (or beer!), and is about 3 feet high by 2 and 1/2 feet wide (About 3 cases, side by side)

I don't know the brand/model off the top of my head, Ill get more info when I get home.

But how would it condensate? The heat from the parts Vs the cold air?[/quote:f33e6]

if you try this idea...you better be aware of the moisture factor involved..it might work too well..the cold air generated by the fridge and the warmer air in the box will create moisture..after you fire it up and 15 minutes later you got fog in your computer...YOU GOT A PROBLEM...just kiddin about the fog but the moist air is for real..could corode parts on the mother board and other components.

cameltoe · 03-05-2003, 08:23 PM

if you do that vacume seal all the parts, that way the wetness stays off?

03-05-2003, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameltoe

if you do that vacume seal all the parts, that way the wetness stays off?

and that will surely hold in the heat..lol. why bother.

geRV · 03-05-2003, 08:41 PM

Won't work, afaik the compressor of the fridge won't have enough power to keep the cpu cooled. Remembe its for cooling food and drink, i doubt much food or drink that goes into a fridge hits 70 degrees or so.

Himmler · 03-05-2003, 10:21 PM

dude i dont think that is possible lol, its a hella funny idea. but yeah u would get condensation cuz there is always water n' shit in my fridge. I wouldnt risk it even tho most parts of a comp are supposed to be water proof. u know u can dump a monitor in alcohol and it wont do shit to it? =). the most i would do is that liquid cool thing but i dunno even bout that. maybe you should try and get a hose like u said and find some way to direct the air all the way to the CPU or just direct it into the case for some cold air. i think that might be something worth trying that would be a lot more safe then putting your motherboard into a refridgerator =|. well with whatever u do good luck man. o yeah do u think you could please change my name to Himmler cuz i dont like TheReich anymore plz if you could plz do it real fast sometime soon...thanks. =)

Simo Häyhä · 03-05-2003, 10:29 PM

try it out on a shitty and old computer...i would love to see this biggrin:

Tripper · 03-05-2003, 10:33 PM

Dude - If you do this, you gotta post pics! biggrin:

Bazooka_Joe · 03-06-2003, 12:14 AM

I might do it on an old PC to see how it holds out, but not this one! heh

I think your right about the condensation though, I just dont get how the vapochill works properly then. hake: