Condencation Prevention??

Tony420 · Jun 18, 2004

Hi, I need to safe proof my NF7-S from condencation(mainly the rear). I heard about some sort of spray that protects it, is this correct? If so...what is it called? Or is there anything better than that? I need to prevent my board from condencating (again) so it can enjoy the artic weather I bring upon it...

I also wouldnt mind protecting my 9800pro...

Also...does my sexy BH-5 need protection?

-=Ambush=- · Jun 18, 2004

I don't think you can prevent it short of regulating temerature. But I think people use silicon or wax-like substance to cover and protect the electronics from moisture.

As for the BH-5, does it have a heat spreader? If it does you might be able to get away with it, but definitely check with other people about that.

Tony420 · Jun 18, 2004

regulating the tempature is unacceptable...it want it as cold as possible...no questions...i know for sure there is a way to protect the motherboard with a layer of somthing, my quesion is what is it...

and yes the bh-5 has heatspreaders...

another question, can the RAM get as cold as it wants?(not putting condencation into the loop, just pureley can it take the cold? when I touch the heatspreaders they are nice and COLD)

-=Ambush=- · Jun 18, 2004

Tony420 said:
another question, can the RAM get as cold as it wants?(not putting condencation into the loop, just pureley can it take the cold? when I touch the heatspreaders they are nice and COLD)

Then get it this and then OC the hell out of it! BH-5 is rated to 3.6v FYI, this thing may go up to 4.2v.

Can anyone say 300fbs? :drool:

Edit:fixed link.

pelikan · Jun 18, 2004

There are various ways of preventing condensation. How are you cooling your case (I assume with an air conditioner)?

echow87 · Jun 18, 2004

to prevent condensation for the back, coat the cpu socket area with dielectric grease and place a piece of neoprene over it...make sure to use some sort of mounting mechanism to hold the neoprene. if you are using the cpu mounting holes, u can just make a piece of backplate

Korndog · Jun 18, 2004

http://www.ocforums.com/showpost.php?p=2546147&postcount=4

Tony420 · Jun 18, 2004

yes im using an AC...

and i havnt seen the cpu get condensated yet...only the rear of the motherboard

afireinside · Jun 18, 2004

The spray (conformal coating) will only protect it from water damage. You will need neoprene or some other kind of insulation to prevent condensation.

weapon · Jun 19, 2004

check this article on condensation prevention:
http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=230&s=1
shamino did an excellent job with that one.

for my two cents on the topic check the thread related to the above article:
http://www.vrforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11494

comstate-1 · Jun 19, 2004

I think using Big Fans on both side of motherboard will prevent Condensation and at same time keep Power components(Resistors and Capacitors) free to emit heat.

Tony420 · Jun 19, 2004

without posting a bunch of confusing links (good information but too many methods/products to chose from) what is the best stuff I can use to maybe spray/brush on the entire back side of the motherboard, and the entire front side...the lowest the SYS temps get are about -4C but are usually at 0C/2C...the cpu temp is usually 5-8C idle and 10-15C under load depending on how hot it is outside...so I dont need to goto the total extreme(with all the perminant, and especially the messy methods)...just the best possible coating for gauranteed protection, without being a big greasy mess....

thanks!

Tony420 · Jun 19, 2004

somthing like the nail varnish would be good, is there anything better than nail varnish that is for this specific application?

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