How should I cover the traces to direct-die WC?

[Szech]

The title pretty much covers it. I'm re-doing my water cooling setup, and I want to watercool directly to the die. But obviously, getting the traces or those other little chips on top of my T-bird wet would cause problems. What should I use to cover them?

[RoadWarrior]

If you never want to mod them ever again, then epoxy seems like the best option.

[Colin]

You might want to check Spode's Abode. The last I heard from Surlyjoe this was still a problem. My thoughts would be Aqua Seal but I have not tried it except in pelt setups.

[Mac42]

I bet Household Goop would work. I made a waterblock a while back using a copper cap (I think someone put an article on the front page about it very recently) and used this stuff to hold it together... not only is it waterproof but it's STRONG. I've always had problems with epoxy softening under water (yea, the waterproof kind, cured for 3 edays first). If you have a rough surface like on a cpu then I doubt you could get the HouseHold goop off if you wanted to... and least not withough taking some other material with it.

[Szech]

Thanks for the replies.

Hmmm... Spode used epoxy putty. But you said that he was having problems with that Colin?

Mac42, I have Marine GOOP, is that basically the same?

~~Edit: How about JB weld?

[The Overclocker]

i have some stuff called nail and seal. and it does exactly what it says one the label. i recon it will work if you can get it where you are

[CrystalMethod]

You could go out to a electronics store and get some conformal coating.

[mw521]

Originally posted by CrystalMethod
You could go out to a electronics store and get some conformal coating. Absolutlee! This the the best deterrent to moisture and other probs you will find.:beer:

[Szech]

Conformal coating? I'm not familiar with this. What is it normally used for? Will it like being submersed in water 24/7?:eh?:

[Szech]

Yay! I checked Leufkentechnologies.com (admittedly, it was what made me decide to switch to direct die cooling in the first place), and for his FLUID COMPONENT INJECTOR waterblock (direct die cooling with a fancy name), he says:
You are required to use two coats of nail polish on the conductive components. This procedure is explained in the directions and will not interfere with pencil or 'rear window repair'. It can be removed should you want to.
Makes sense. That stuff dries f-ing hard.

Just thought I'd throw this out there for anyone else considering direct-die cooling.:burn:

[Intraveinous]

Wow... Direct Die cooling is making a comeback.. I wish you all the best of luck... I haven't ever tried it on a CPU without an Integrated Heat Spreader... Be carefull and post the results...
Peace
John

[mw521]

Originally posted by Szech
Conformal coating? I'm not familiar with this. What is it normally used for? Will it like being submersed in water 24/7?:eh?: Here is a site you can read about it. It comes in a spray can like paint and is easy to apply. You can get it at electronics supply stores, Grainger has it, or do an online search with google.
http://www.thermospray.com/ccfaq.html