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Build your next screamer in an aquarium :icon_cheesygrin:

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=32959

What would happen if you stuck your hand in the water,etc when the computer was on?? (I reckon you would get a shock)

Frankly i dont know how stuff runs IN LIQUID!!

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A few practical notes and caveats for immersion builds, prompted by asking about safety and recounting a submerged system.

Safety and human contact: risks depend on the chosen cooling medium and the electrical layout. Live contact with any powered, enclosed electronics is hazardous. Commercial and experimental immersion setups add layers of protection — circuit-level ground-fault protection, sealed cable penetrations, and physical lids — to reduce the chance of shock or burns. Personal protective equipment and powering down before reaching into a tank remain the simplest, most reliable controls.

Build and maintenance considerations: immersion systems split into single-phase and two-phase approaches, each needing a compatible heat-exchange loop and regular servicing. Filtration and an external circulation loop prolong fluid life and remove particulates. Component prep (thorough cleaning of boards and removal of loose debris), use of compatible elastomers and fasteners, and planning for messy repairs are important; immersion changes routine maintenance and makes hot-swapping more complex.

Hardware and longevity: some materials and adhesives age differently when immersed. Power supplies, fans and ventilation-dependent parts often get special treatment (external placement or purpose-built units). Warranties are frequently affected, and long-term reliability depends on correct fluid selection, monitoring, and scheduled replacement.

Context and tradeoffs: immersion cooling can deliver higher density and quieter operation compared with air cooling, but it introduces complexity, logistics and cleaning overhead. For hobbyist or experimental setups, careful planning of electrical safety, fluid handling and service access is essential. Commercial deployments now follow strict engineering and monitoring standards; hobby builds benefit from adopting those same safety-first practices.

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The liquid doesn't conduct electricity. it is actually a type of oil.

the great thing about this oil is that it takes no modification to the computer to use it. you just run all your cords out the top of the tank and submerge the whole computer. iv seen one system that actually used this stuff. he said it cost him almost $1000 just to submerge his computer.

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I dont think i would be brave enough to do it!!

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i know.... It was kinda cool to see a computer under (what looks like) water.

But for $1000 i don't think it is worth it

you can also run this stuff through a water cooling system for a boost in cooling power. and if you are worried about a leek in your water cooler this is good stuff because it won't harm you hardware if your cooling system decides to spring a leak.

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