new computer cooling method?

[cris_fletch]

The concept you describe was(is?) pretty popular some time ago with overclocking enthusiasts. It is called cascade cooling.

e.g: nordichardware.com/CPU-Chipset/overclocking-intel-core-2-extreme-x6800/Overclocking-Cascade-compressor-cooling.html

This is a very good way out I think. I know a lot of people who use it.

Edited December 6, 2013 by cris_fletch

[RobSan]

I want to sink my motherboard into a vat of peanut oil and setup a heat exchanger from a fridge coil to cool the oil to freezing. Just a thought

[RobSan]

Yes, exactly! I think this would be a nice project to achieve quiet cooling.

[Jatwaa]

I'd be concerned about vibration and vibrational heat. Besides the Sandia Cooler should be available soon. I have hopes it will harbor a transition at least until they perfect fiber for CPUs\Motherboards. Then we can worry less about heat and more about how to use such performance

[rodion]

One thing I always wondered about oil immersion cooling is, when it's set up and running it's all fine, but what do I do if I want to mess around inside my machine, connect something or replace parts? Do I have to drain out several kilograms of thick, messy oil, dispose of it as best as possible (try getting rid of a large quantity of used oil of any kind, it doesn't just go down the sink), then handle all of my parts that are covered in a thick layer of the stuff, before refilling it all again? And I have to do this just because I wanted to install a slightly better sound card? Is there actually an easy way around this stuff?

[drakesdoom]

One thing I always wondered about oil immersion cooling is, when it's set up and running it's all fine, but what do I do if I want to mess around inside my machine, connect something or replace parts? Do I have to drain out several kilograms of thick, messy oil, dispose of it as best as possible (try getting rid of a large quantity of used oil of any kind, it doesn't just go down the sink), then handle all of my parts that are covered in a thick layer of the stuff, before refilling it all again? And I have to do this just because I wanted to install a slightly better sound card? Is there actually an easy way around this stuff?

As long as you have a sealed case and the oil is not getting dirty from the outside it should never get "used" up, you won't be reaching a high enough temperature to break it down and their are no moving external parts to lose oil on. You should be using a very thin pure oil, silicon is preferable but there are plenty of cheaper options. If you want to mess with hardware you will probably just lift the board out of the oil and hang it above the tank, no need to clean it off the oil will not interfere with connections as it is non conductive. Just wipe it off with a paper towel if you need a better grip, do the work, drop it back in, and clean your hands.