Jump to content

Plastidip - GPU and Mobo

Muffinator
By Muffinator
in Cases and Mods
 Share
Posted

Hey everyone, 

Is it safe to plastidip the PCB of my GPU and the PCB of my Mobo?

 

Sortof like this except black:

 

My mobo and gpu are in my sig. Thanks!

Eww that looks horrible and I'd imagine it wouldn't be great for the mobo heat wise. I wouldn't do it myself.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1451236
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Plastidip is spray on electrical tape. Which basically means it won't conduct electricity. 

However, it is an insulator, as others have said. So be careful about using it in regards to thermals.

† Christian Member †

For my pertinent links to guides, reviews, and anything similar, go here, and look under the spoiler labeled such. A brief history of Unix and it's relation to OS X by Builder.

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1451346
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Plastidip is spray on electrical tape. Which basically means it won't conduct electricity. 

However, it is an insulator, as others have said. So be careful about using it in regards to thermals.

I think I am going to go through with it... I will do updates in my build log  :D

Muffinator

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1451358
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I think I am going to go through with it... I will do updates in my build log  :D

Awesome. I intend to do it as well.

† Christian Member †

For my pertinent links to guides, reviews, and anything similar, go here, and look under the spoiler labeled such. A brief history of Unix and it's relation to OS X by Builder.

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1451424
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Awesome. I intend to do it as well.

Hope you are over 18.... Had quite a good time at Walmart trying to buy some plastidip... After about an hour and a half of swearing at this stupid ass employee I walked out empty handed...

 

My mom will be picking up a few cans for me tomorrow...

Muffinator

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1453284
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I think I am going to go through with it... I will do updates in my build log  :D

link to build log please?

I am keen too see how this comes out :D

Current Build: Case: Define R4 White/Window CPU: i5 3470 @4.0Ghz GPU: GTX 680 DCUII +500Mhz(Mem) Cooler: Hyper 212 EVO Monitor: Acer Monitor 1920x1080 MOBO: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 Storage: 2TB HDD, 120GB 840 EVO (OS)

Future Build: 4670K, GTX 780 MSI TwinFrozr OC, Z87X-D3H, 8GB @1866Mhz, 120GB SSD, 1TB HDD, 750D, RM 650W, Custom Loop. White/Blue/Black Colour Scheme. I literally cannot wait *_*

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1453302
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Hope you are over 18.... Had quite a good time at Walmart trying to buy some plastidip... After about an hour and a half of swearing at this stupid ass employee I walked out empty handed...

 

My mom will be picking up a few cans for me tomorrow...

Never have I enjoyed being 20 more. :P

† Christian Member †

For my pertinent links to guides, reviews, and anything similar, go here, and look under the spoiler labeled such. A brief history of Unix and it's relation to OS X by Builder.

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1453306
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

link to build log please?

I am keen too see how this comes out :D[/quote

Will do when I am on my computer. I'm on my phone right now

Alright thanks bud :D

Current Build: Case: Define R4 White/Window CPU: i5 3470 @4.0Ghz GPU: GTX 680 DCUII +500Mhz(Mem) Cooler: Hyper 212 EVO Monitor: Acer Monitor 1920x1080 MOBO: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 Storage: 2TB HDD, 120GB 840 EVO (OS)

Future Build: 4670K, GTX 780 MSI TwinFrozr OC, Z87X-D3H, 8GB @1866Mhz, 120GB SSD, 1TB HDD, 750D, RM 650W, Custom Loop. White/Blue/Black Colour Scheme. I literally cannot wait *_*

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1453369
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

i wouldn't do that. Motherboards are very sensitive, spraying it might fry it immediately. If it survives, there will be a ton of heat problems down the line. Paint isnt very conductive, so think of it like a small blanket over your mobo. 

 

if you REALLY want to do it, at least make sure its warranty is up, and isnt a very expensive mobo.

i5 3570K  4.5 GHz  |  Hyper 212 EVO | EVGA GTX 770  |  MSI B75MA  |  Thermaltake Commander  |  8GB Kingston HyperX  |  WD caviar Blue 500GB |  24" LG Flatron 1080p  |  Coller Master i700w

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1455741
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

i wouldn't do that. Motherboards are very sensitive, spraying it might fry it immediately.

uwotm8

... Seriously. How is a can of electrical tape being sprayed onto a motherboard going to fry it immediately? 

And I disagree. I've man-handled well over 50 motherboards. 98% of which still work. The one that doesn't function anymore didn't work to begin with before I touched it.

The only really sensitive part of a motherboard are the capacitors. Break those off, and you are screwed. Beyond that, it's hard to break one. The CPU pins for Intel/Opteron motherboards are hard to break unless you actually try to do it. Because most of the time, they are covered by something (i.e. CPU or pin cover)

† Christian Member †

For my pertinent links to guides, reviews, and anything similar, go here, and look under the spoiler labeled such. A brief history of Unix and it's relation to OS X by Builder.

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1455859
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

uwotm8

... Seriously. How is a can of electrical tape being sprayed onto a motherboard going to fry it immediately? 

And I disagree. I've man-handled well over 50 motherboards. 98% of which still work. The one that doesn't function anymore didn't work to begin with before I touched it.

The only really sensitive part of a motherboard are the capacitors. Break those off, and you are screwed. Beyond that, it's hard to break one. The CPU pins for Intel/Opteron motherboards are hard to break unless you actually try to do it. Because most of the time, they are covered by something (i.e. CPU or pin cover)

where can i get a can of electrical tape? lol. 

i5 3570K  4.5 GHz  |  Hyper 212 EVO | EVGA GTX 770  |  MSI B75MA  |  Thermaltake Commander  |  8GB Kingston HyperX  |  WD caviar Blue 500GB |  24" LG Flatron 1080p  |  Coller Master i700w

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1456575
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

where can i get a can of electrical tape? lol. 

Buy Plastidip.

It's literally spray-on electrical tape.

† Christian Member †

For my pertinent links to guides, reviews, and anything similar, go here, and look under the spoiler labeled such. A brief history of Unix and it's relation to OS X by Builder.

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1457944
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I feel like I should tape off the larger capacitors... If I do decide to rip off the plasti, I don't want to take capacitors with it. That or I might just do a really thin coating.

Well, yeah. You want it as thin as possible. 

No point in caking it on honestly. Worse thermals, and it's wasteful. Though it'd be easier to take off that way.

† Christian Member †

For my pertinent links to guides, reviews, and anything similar, go here, and look under the spoiler labeled such. A brief history of Unix and it's relation to OS X by Builder.

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/108572-plastidip-gpu-and-mobo/#findComment-1463048
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Cases and Mods

×