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so im redoing a Mineral oil pc on a budget it was given to me with really old hardware and im trying to frankenstein it back together. i have a psu and gpu. I have to go intel because amd coolers are awful in mineral oil for some reason. i have broke 2 now. also i should mention i want this to be overclockable. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117561&ignorebbr=1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148858&ignorebbr=1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128843&ignorebbr=1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147544&ignorebbr=1 open to opinions/suggestions

Linus since you have made your mineral oil pc log in 2014 I have wanted to make one. Now that my computer need upgrades I want to do it but Puget doesn't sell the case anymore. That's why you should build another one to show people how to make this pc without the Puget case that we can't buy now.

So I just finished a Mineral PC which has been seen before on my page. I started downloading some things such as steam and what not. When I try to launch a game, like Duck Game it crashes before game ever launches, The PC doesn't currently have a GPU but one will be added eventually. So right now its rocking a CPU with GPU but I still wanted to see if it can run something easy and almost completely CPU based such as Duck Game. I also tried Minecraft because its a easy one, here is the error given but this is past my knowledge, if I need to give any more info I can. Description: Initializing game org.lwjgl.LWJGLException: Pixel format not accelerated at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.nChoosePixelFormat(Native Method) at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.choosePixelFormat(WindowsPeerInfo.java:52) at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsDisplay.createWindow(WindowsDisplay.java:247) at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.createWindow(Display.java:306) at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:848) at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:757) at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:739) at beq.ap(SourceFile:597) at beq.an(SourceFile:433) at beq.a(SourceFile:380) at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(SourceFile:124) A detailed walkthrough of the error, its code path and all known details is as follows: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Head -- Thread: Client thread Stacktrace: at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.nChoosePixelFormat(Native Method) at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.choosePixelFormat(WindowsPeerInfo.java:52) at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsDisplay.createWindow(WindowsDisplay.java:247) at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.createWindow(Display.java:306) at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:848) at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:757) at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:739) at beq.ap(SourceFile:597) at beq.an(SourceFile:433) -- Initialization -- Details: Stacktrace: at beq.a(SourceFile:380) at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(SourceFile:124) -- System Details -- Details: Minecraft Version: 1.11 Operating System: Windows 7 (amd64) version 6.1 Java Version: 1.8.0_25, Oracle Corporation Java VM Version: Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (mixed mode), Oracle Corporation Memory: 51196280 bytes (48 MB) / 151924736 bytes (144 MB) up to 1060372480 bytes (1011 MB) JVM Flags: 6 total; -XX:HeapDumpPath=MojangTricksIntelDriversForPerformance_javaw.exe_minecraft.exe.heapdump -Xmx1G -XX:+UseConcMarkSweepGC -XX:+CMSIncrementalMode -XX:-UseAdaptiveSizePolicy -Xmn128M IntCache: cache: 0, tcache: 0, allocated: 0, tallocated: 0 Launched Version: 1.11 LWJGL: 2.9.4 OpenGL: ~~ERROR~~ RuntimeException: No OpenGL context found in the current thread. GL Caps: Using VBOs: Yes Is Modded: Probably not. Jar signature remains and client brand is untouched. Type: Client (map_client.txt) Resource Packs: Current Language: ~~ERROR~~ NullPointerException: null Profiler Position: N/A (disabled) CPU: <unknown>

Lets Just jump into the question. I already know that oil probably will break a not-too-much-powerfull-pump and the pressure probably will kill something and/or oil won't be good to flow on small tubing But all because(for what everyone say) there is not enough power from the pump to let the oil flow like water and not being so damn slow. But what IF we just use 2 pumps instead of one ? Would it work or it's just me stuck with a dead mobo and being bored at home with stupid ideas ? It would be nice tho In case of leak there won't be any damage at all (bad english but it's morning here and i've lost my train for school)

So I thought it would be fun to build a mineral oil pc as kind of a side project and something interesting to have, Since it will be a tertiary system I'll be using it for Folding and light gaming. Here is the parts list I've complied so far: https://secure.newegg.com/Wishlist/SharedWishlistDetail?ID=%2f%2bNDG2gMdt8%3d&cm_mmc=snc-twitter-_-sr-_-wishlist-%2f%2bNDG2gMdt8%3d-_-09%2f20%2f2018 https%3a%2f%2fsecure.newegg.com%2fWishlist%2fSharedWishlistDetail%3fID%3d%2f%2bNDG2gMdt8%3d%2csnc-twitter-_-sr-_-wishlist-%2f%2bNDG2gMdt8%3d-_-09%2f20%2f2018 All in system cooling is passive so there are no moving parts and I've done what I can to have as minimal wiring as possible, there will be a radiator setup as well to keep the oil cool and moving. Any suggestions would be welcome and as soon I can get moving on it I'll post updates.

Buy EVGA video cards Amazon: http://geni.us/9G24 Newegg: http://geni.us/PHz83b Buy EVGA motherboards Amazon: http://geni.us/Q278nz Newegg: http://geni.us/pBhhp Will our previously oil-cooled video card & motherboard work after all this time?

Am I able to buy mineral oil cases today? Is that still a thing somewhere?

I am wondering weather to go with mineral oil for my editing and timing pc or a custom water loop

I have a mineral oil pc that was given to me. I am trying to rebuild it for super cheap but stil be able to overclock. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Zootcake/saved/2xnmP6 here are the parts I have so far. all I need is the mobo. Does anybody know of a mobo. my budget is 400. also I have a 290x to put into the build that was in my old rig.

As the title says, this is just a dumb idea and probably not something that's even remotely possible but here we go. Mineral oil! It's not conductive right? So what If you had something powerful enough to freeze the oil (freezing point -10c) while you have a submerged computer inside? Would this work even work, or is it the same problem as running a computer in a fridge? Because I'm not saying that this "something" that freezes the oil has to be enclosed. I think it would look really cool(no pun intended).

Hello, I am looking into building a mineral oil pc and im curious if i have to use a fish tank or are there actually cases designed for this?(i know puget used to make one but they stopped after a copyright battle) Thanks,

So I got handed down a mineral oil pc and I am not sure what to clean the tank, rocks, pump, ETC. with. I don't know if I should just use hot water or something else.

I've been urged to put this here in my build log. So let's see if I can figure this forum nonsense out... Later I'll post a video, I'm better at video, it's actually my profession. My Problem: I needed to separate my computer from the TV so I can work while everyone else in the house can watch TV. WOW that sounds sad now that I type it out! Solution 1: Use a Raspberry Pi. That worked for a while but it got tired after a while so I decided to upgrade. Solution 2: Buy an actual Android TV box thing. That only worked for a month and the thing kept dropping the digital sound signal! Solution 3: Get a refund and combine two projects that I've been wanting to do for a LONG time and go ALL out. This consisted of buying proper PC hardware, designing a custom perspex "tank", getting oil with which to fill it up, getting a fish tank to put the perspex tank in, guilting the girlfriend into buying fish for the fish tank because she killed the last one. The Parts: Mobo: GA-B85M-HD3-A (rev. 1.0) Chip: i5 4460 RAM: Some sort of Kingston 1600 Mhz low profile nonsense (2 x 4Gig) SSD: Samsung EVO 850 120Gig SSD PSU: Raidmax RX-450 Computer Tank: Custom design (ask me for drawings) Mineral Oil: Engen's Poweroil TO 1020 (60U) Fish Tank: Juwel Vision 180 Keyboard/Mouse: Rii i25 Parts added later in the build: Radiator: XSPC EX240 Fans: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120mm Fish tank pump: Some random SP2500 ssubmersible thing I had laying about. As you can see, nothing special in the machine component department. The fish tank I will say is fantastic as a standalone thing but that's not the point of this post. Now please forgive me if I make this post wrong, I'm a dumass deep down The procedure (The pictures aren't great, I was too excited!): First thing was to get the tank, some fish, and some decorations from my local pet shop and let the tank "cycle" before I actually get to doing anything. Next step were the bits and pieces of the computer and getting them fit and ready for use and to test it all out with my entertainment system. I ended up installing Windows 10 and Kodi. I then got the network up and running using a little WiFi dongle I had laying about. Then downstairs I hardwired it to the network and tested the audio. Then let Kodi do its thing and categorise all my stuff. This part was me testing to see if I could output digital audio through the HDMI properly from a "normal" computer... success!! Custom tank finally arrives a few days later from a local perspex company. Next step was to put everything into the case and test it out. Yes I was watching a review of Duke Nukem 3D And here are a couple more pics of it in the oil tank without oil... In the mean time my fish can go into the tank since it's been long enough for the water to cycle. At this point some of the more unobservant of you are freaking out: "DON'T PUT THE FISH IN OIL!! YOU'LL KILL THEM!!!" No I won't... End of discussion After a few days my oil arrives so it's time to begin filling the oil tank Now here's where I hit my first PROPER snag. The CPU fan won't properly engage once the machine shuts down... OH NOES!!! After some back and forth and a lot of help from this forum (I'm calling @Stefan1024 out here to say thanks) it finally came to light that this little fan will NOT start in oil. The PSU fan runs just fine! I then decided to get myself a radiator, some fans, and pipe plus sundries for this whole activity. Like I said before, I'm a dumass, I'm GUESSING my way through this whole project Here's the proper Frankenstein bit. Basically now the oil is being pumped out of the tank via that silly little fish pump through the pipes, through the radiator, and back into the tank. See that black thing just above my left foot shoe? That's the pump. Also for those REALLY paying attention you'll see I've made myself a "front panel" out of some plastic that I found from the fish tank cover with some recycled LEDs a NEW USB 3.0 header and some buttons (this fails later). Now comes my temperature tests. I ran it in a few different circumstances to see what the best would be and also bought some submersible temperature gauges so I can properly see what's going on. Totally guessing here! Also bare in mind I'm going by memory here so I could be wrong. You'll notice I've measured the water as well so I can see what happens. I let the pump sit doing nothing to see what "normal" was and I got about 40 degrees. I ran the pump with no fans and got about 37 degrees (no surprise here). I then ran the pump with the fans going using the machine "normally" and it came down to about 29 degrees (I do some research and the fish actually prefer it.) I also experimented with the position of the oil's "in" and "out" points and found that the best heat reduction came from pulling the hot oil from the top, cooling it, and pushing the cold oil to the bottom. This sounds counter intuitive but my cheap, little, blue temperature gauge doesn't lie. Finally decided that it was time to put it into the tank. These 16 liters of oil with components and perspex are HEAVY!!!!! I removed about half the oil so I can lift it without it slipping out my hands, removed about 30 liters of water from the tank (I'm being cautious OK!) and IN IT GOES with the help of my girlfriend cable bashing for me! What a laugh! I didn't think that the thing would float; but hey, that's how boats work! LOL! Once everything has equalized out after a day or two of "normal" use both the fish tank temps and the oil temps are at 27 degrees. PERFECT! And here's what it finally looks like after I bought one or two extra fake plants. Conclusion: It performs VERY well as an HTPC. I'm going to connect the main media drive in the built in cupboard below soon so it doesn't have to talk through the network all the time for media. But all in all I'm VERY happy with the result! What I learned: Oil is messy. It WILL invade everything, your fingers, your food, your hair, your house, even your nose! Once all has settled though all of that goes away... until you have to change a stick of RAM! I would definitely redesign the case to have handles and to have the motherboard mounting board removable. MANY times I found myself going "Oh S!@# I can't reach whatever" and ending up with a HUGE struggle that wasn't necessary. Plan MORE. That "front panel" I made was suppose to fit directly into a hole on top of the fish tank that the original plastic came from. Great idea in theory but the wires dangle in the water which is less than ideal so now it sits on top rather than neatly in place. This actually resulted in a minor oil spill from the wires; lucky me, the fish survived. It seems as though my Mobo can't control the fans properly. The board outputs either 12v or PWM for some control. So they're both running at full blast now but they're not actually all that loud. I'd buy different fans for anyone following. I probably should have made some sort of "lid" for the oil tank. I'm finding that the bubbles popping and water condensation on the fish tank "roof" are causing water to build up on the top edges of the oil tank. Weather this is getting INTO the oil or not (Or EVEN THE MOTHERBOARD) I don't know yet... If I costed this whole project before hand I probably wouldn't have done it. But I don't regret a single moment of failure or Rand spent (My currency). I've learned a lot from this build and also gained a FULLY FUNCTIONAL HTPC that the smaller and cheaper alternatives just can't live up to. All in all, I'm VERY happy. I'm going to be posting a video some time soon given enough free time! Throw me any questions you want. Compliments and criticisms welcome (I can always learn more).

I want to build my own Mineral Oil Pc(like SLICK) but as most of you know puget has stopped manufacturing kits so I need to know where I can buy a kit to know how much I need to save up to buy a kit and all my parts

Linus provided this Amazon link: http://geni.us/42fj I was wondering if there was any other website to buy from, preferably in bulk considering it would take quite quite a bit of mineral oil to submerge a PC. Price is a priority, considering how much these things can cost. Any suggestions? Thanks for the feedback!

Hello! So after I saw Linus and Luke build the mineral oil pc, I just really wanted to try something...similar myself :lol: I've decided to try to make a mineral oil cooled Raspberry Pi . I don't really have too much plans for it (in fact, I've ordered it off Amazon right now) but I'm just thinking of finding a small aquarium and put it there.. So I would really like to ask for some help from you guys. What should I do? What do I need to look out for? What problem s are gonna be there? Just anything & everything really. And if this just wouldn't work out for some reason, maybe some other suggestions that would just make this thing look cool. I just wanna build it to impress my teacher, friends & because it would be a really fun little project ofc Thanks for the feedback!!

Hey Friends! I have been having an idea to build a mineral oil pc, just for giggles... I would use some old computer parts I have lying around. I don't have any money right now to put into it because I have been upgrading my main rig. But I would love to see someone build one. If you are going to build one, or have built one, I would love to see it. Maybe I would use some old broken motherboards that I have and just mount them to a tank and submerge them in water just as an ornament? I'm just thinking on what to do with my old useless spare parts... http://www.pugetsystems.com/submerged.php

Soooooo, this title is fairly self explanatory. I would like to make a super simple mineral oil cooled PC. (Easier said than done I know.) I have a few year old DELL Optiplex desktop that I plan to be the sacrificial lamb so that I don't have to spend money on all new parts for this, especially because there's a high chance that I will mess up. My basic plan right now, is to completely disassemble the Dell Desktop and then basically drill a few holes in the side, use nut and bolt to attach the motherboard, then seal with some form of glue so it doesn't leak oil. Then just have everything else sort of rest inside the case. If I end up using the mechanical hard drive, I will keep it outside of the case (5 gallon fish tank), but if I invest in something small like a 60gb SSD, I'll probably store it inside the tank. This is clearly not going to be a gaming pc, but more of a cool project that I can show off later. So my basic questions would be, do any of you fine ladies and gentleman have any tips for me before I embark on this adventure. (I.E. where to get about 5 gallons of cheap mineral oil, or if theres a certain kind I should use. Do's and Don'ts.) All help and tips, or comments telling me how dumb I am are all welcome. Thanks for all of your help in advance, I know this is probably the only forums I could take this to. -Wubnaught