Water Cooling an Air Cooler

[AlexTheGreatish]

 

Enctec made this motherboard for passive cooling applications, but we has a different idea...

 

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[WolframaticAlpha]

17 minutes ago, AlexTheGreatish said:

 

Enctec made this motherboard for passive cooling applications, but we has a different idea...

 

Check out Enctec: https://www.enctec.com.tw/rev-主機板

 

Buy Intel i7-6700K CPU (PAID LINK): https://geni.us/BL8j7Z

Buy Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black CPU Cooler (PAID LINK): https://geni.us/JisS

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Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group.

 

 

 

Linus seems to be they type of person who would water cool an air cooler.

 

But these types of weird vids are why I keep coming back to this channel

[Dutch_Master]

I recall GN Steve doing a video on this, like ages ago

[echos]

They could have really used some Kapton Tape to help cover the back of the motherboard.

[AnonymousGuy]

They need to take it to the end zone of a stupid question that periodically gets asked around here: encase the heatsink with a plexiglass box + silicone and put some water fittings on it.  Turn an aircooler into a waterblock.  (it's a stupid question because it's more efficient to buy a waterblock that does this in less space and less leaky)

[SolarNova]

38 minutes ago, AlexTheGreatish said:

 

Enctec made this motherboard for passive cooling applications, but we has a different idea...

 

~~SNIP~~

 

 

 

Im sure you already know about this but if not, perhaps get in contact for some help or just general feedback on how he did it.

 

 

[Levent]

Pretty sure reason behind why that motherboard didnt come with CR2032 is because air freight does not accept any sort of batteries without any protection.

[Luscious]

I'm pretty sure if it's designed for use in harsh environments the PCB would be conformal coated and come with an IP rating, since dust can be just as electrically conductive as water on contact. Unfortunately this thing doesn't even have a proper spec sheet to refer to, and I'm guessing you guys didn't even bother checking if the board was conformal coated.

 

Ironically, I'd like to see an actual use case where these are deployed, since you can also get ruggedized server racks that perform essentially the same task, using off-the-shelf servers. I'm thinking these are for deployment right on the assembly line or inspection station - somewhere a huge server rack wouldn't fit. But I am more puzzled by what they do to keep the other components attached to the motherboard protected. Do they pick a passive GPU to connect to the monitor? Is the PSU fanless as well? Are these add-ons conformal coated parts? Are the cables ruggedized and ports protected? Is the environment ever cleaned where it's deployed? What case does this actually work in?

 

It's more than just chucking a big passive heatsink on a CPU for an entire system to remain working in an environment where people would be required to wear masks/eye/face/head protection for example.

[adzetko]

I really want to see a swimming pool as a custom loop tank. I mean, it would get sooo much time to warm up, all while the pool enormous surface would disperses this small amount of heat into the air. The only problem I can see with that is corrosion. You can't put anti-corrosive stuff in there I guess, as the pool must remain usable for swimming in it. Maybe filtering the intake would help, I don't know.

 

Edit: yeah I know some people did videos about this, but it was just like for a couple hours or so. What I'm thinking about would be a long term viable solution.

[MultiGamerClub]

BIG passive cooler.. One day i'd want that on my own r5 3600 or 2080s.. one day.

[AlexTheGreatish]

On 5/22/2021 at 4:54 PM, Luscious said:

I'm pretty sure if it's designed for use in harsh environments the PCB would be conformal coated and come with an IP rating, since dust can be just as electrically conductive as water on contact. Unfortunately this thing doesn't even have a proper spec sheet to refer to, and I'm guessing you guys didn't even bother checking if the board was conformal coated.

 

Ironically, I'd like to see an actual use case where these are deployed, since you can also get ruggedized server racks that perform essentially the same task, using off-the-shelf servers. I'm thinking these are for deployment right on the assembly line or inspection station - somewhere a huge server rack wouldn't fit. But I am more puzzled by what they do to keep the other components attached to the motherboard protected. Do they pick a passive GPU to connect to the monitor? Is the PSU fanless as well? Are these add-ons conformal coated parts? Are the cables ruggedized and ports protected? Is the environment ever cleaned where it's deployed? What case does this actually work in?

 

It's more than just chucking a big passive heatsink on a CPU for an entire system to remain working in an environment where people would be required to wear masks/eye/face/head protection for example.

 

This is what the system looks like, although the "Learn More" doesn't go anywhere.

 

Yeah they're inside the chassis of the equipment. In machines like these.

[rockyroller]

what about water or oil submersion of a water coolers block. Got to be some gains for 120 and 240mm radiators. Like if they were attached to a 5900x or 5950x which they aren't recommended for.

[missingparts]

Ok, so this is where I feel like I have a stick up my ass, but you need to be called out on it.

 

LMG, this video shows acts which carry significant danger in an incredibly irresponsible and idiotic manner and its not the first time (re: watercooling with an automotive grade radiator).

 

There is no safety disclaimer.

There is no controlled environment.

There is no regard shown for occupational health and workplace safety legislation in your country/location.

There is no dissuading event shown or advice given which would stop certain sections of your audience from attempting to replicate what they are seeing.

 

I enjoy seeing experimental cooling solutions, but it needs to be properly planned and executed. Linus, I know that your attention and concentration is divided whilst filming (the number of things you've dropped attest to this) so please do not 'take action' and 'present' all at once, there is a reason we don't see Alex running the mill and chatting at the camera at the same time. This is not the sort of thing that can be bashed out in a 20 minute filming session.

 

I do not know if what you are showing is real (is the pc actually plugged in etc) or if you have it running through a sensitive electrical isolation circuit (or if you ran this content through any kind of risk assessment, I doubt it).

 

We know that there are idiots out there that will imitate your actions and content, for the sake of avoiding culpability please stop doing stupid shit like this.

 

p.s this video exemplifies the 'Harmful or dangerous acts' response on Youtube's 'Report' button.

[RoseLuck462]

Damn those mobos are all out of stock.

 

Really liked his video, these make for cool project builds