fridge pc

CamH · Jun 10, 2003

I don't have it running yet, but I do have two pics. One of the stuff in the fridge, and one of the line that I accidently cut.

http://morongames.com/fridge/

I don't really want the hard drives or PSU in there. I'll have to find a way to extend their wires later.

four4875 · Jun 10, 2003

make a lil cage sittin up top r mounted to the side
use the PSUs fan to blow across he drives and keep them cool

CamH · Jun 10, 2003

What I was thinking of doing is mounting the PSU right next to the compressor, and buying a small case just for drives.

Bliss · Jun 10, 2003

I'm thinking of trying this as well, but take a look at that water

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Someone said that hard drives don't like cold temperatures, is that true?

CamH · Jun 10, 2003

Oh. Don't worry about that water in the back. It's because I had the fridge door open for a long time, it iced up, and then I unplugged the fridge.

four4875 · Jun 11, 2003

i cant wait till ya get that fixed.. wanna see how it turns out

filip04 · Jun 12, 2003

what about condensation on your mobo ?

CamH · Jun 12, 2003

The motherboard's been sprayed down with silicon, but I'm told that's not needed. The motherboard, when on, would be warmer than the air around it, and it would not get condensation on it. The same as if you have a warm cup of coffee, it doesn't get condensation, but with a cold coke, you would.

four4875 · Jun 12, 2003

water only condenses on stuff that is colder than the air around it. and since the air inside a fridge is cold, and all of the components on the mobo generate heat, they'll always be a little warmer than the air around it. (unless he opens the fridge and air gushes in) but even then it wouldnt be open for very long. so there wouldnt be any building up. i know there is people who disagree wit me, but all you need to do to prove my point is get a flashlight, and take the cover off of the bulb. then turn it on and set it in the fridge (or even freezer) for about 10 mins. then take it out, and look at how much condensation is in the bulb. (the bulb is constantly generating heat, like the mobo would be)

Bigdogbmx · Aug 10, 2003

You burnt through that pipe while it had refridgerant gas in it? Are you on fire?

L337 M33P · Aug 10, 2003

^ Refridgerant (assuming it is a CFC or HCFC) is meant to be non-flammable. In fact as part of a demonstration of CFCs' desirable properties in 1930 Thomas Midgely breathed in a lungful of dichloroflouromethane and used it to blow out a candle.

There's a piece of useless information for you

[OC]This · Aug 10, 2003

CamH said:
The motherboard's been sprayed down with silicon, but I'm told that's not needed. The motherboard, when on, would be warmer than the air around it, and it would not get condensation on it. The same as if you have a warm cup of coffee, it doesn't get condensation, but with a cold coke, you would.

yes, you're right.

what about when you leave that system in the fridge overnite. If your system is turned off, wouldn't your motherboard and its components freeze? and when you turn it on next morning, the temperature would rise and wouldn't that cause condensation? I'm just asking.

CamH · Aug 10, 2003

Who the hell turns their computer off at night?

I never turn it off! My temps at the moment are 41C CPU, 19C system. The high CPU temp is due to the fact that it is a Palomino and the AS3 is kind of messed up.

JerkasaurusRex · Aug 10, 2003

I am so excited to see this project finished. It looks so cool. Maybe you cna even use it as a fridge to like keep cans of coke or something in their too so its has a dual purpose. Also if u need to turn computer off u cant u set some sort of relay that when u turn fridge off comp turns off too?

Bigdogbmx · Aug 10, 2003

Refridgerant (assuming it is a CFC or HCFC) is meant to be non-flammable. In fact as part of a demonstration of CFCs' desirable properties in 1930 Thomas Midgely breathed in a lungful of dichloroflouromethane and used it to blow out a candle.

There's a piece of useless information for you

Nice. I just read up on it and there were people using propane which I guess isnt a 'proper' refridgant. Imagine that though if it was charged with propane and you caught the pipe welding!

CamH · Aug 11, 2003

Propane simply burns, it won't explode.

[OC]This · Aug 11, 2003

CamH said:
Who the hell turns their computer off at night? I never turn it off! My temps at the moment are 41C CPU, 19C system. The high CPU temp is due to the fact that it is a Palomino and the AS3 is kind of messed up.

ah ok.

L337 M33P · Aug 11, 2003

CamH said:
Propane simply burns, it won't explode.

I bet if you get it in the right fuel:air ratio it WILL go boom - like any hydrocarbon. People use it for an extra kick in diesel engines

That is a hazard for anyone who has a modded prommie or similar - the propane mod might leak slightly and then it could hit a spark

Nice. I just read up on it and there were people using propane which I guess isnt a 'proper' refridgant. Imagine that though if it was charged with propane and you caught the pipe welding!

I thought they were using ammonia as a mainstream refridgerant at that time.

[OC]This · Aug 11, 2003

L337 M33P said:
I bet if you get it in the right fuel:air ratio it WILL go boom - like any hydrocarbon. People use it for an extra kick in diesel engines

HA HA HA HA HA LOLLL..... Lol Lol......... boom..

haha oh that was funny. thanks for the laugh.

you the man.

L337 M33P · Aug 11, 2003

[OC]This said:
HA HA HA HA HA LOLLL..... Lol Lol......... boom.. haha oh that was funny. thanks for the laugh. you the man.

No problem...

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