hks85

first off is there anything in the case that cant handle the extreme pressure? I'm assuming the hard drives wont and it would be retarded to have the optical drives isolated. normal sea level pressure is 14.7psi with my experience in high altitude electronics 30K+ non pressurized cabins kill cooling capacity even when temps are as low as they are. why not do the opposite? even at a low-ish 147psi (assuming that the temps are the same) thermal transfer would go up 10 time (in theory)...

1500psi is over 100 times. See where im going with this?

Given that it wouldn't be worth the effort of expense to have a constant freh supply of 1500psi air @ 20F running though the case over a regular air cooler. Im thinking more along the lines of a silent setup. the setup would function similar to an oil filled case without all the mess. after all supports are welded on and case is sealed the case could be pressurized through a valve.

what do u think? anyone case to try it?

noxious89123

2000psi?!

Are you off your face?!

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low strife

I doubt it would work, and in any case, the air compressor required to maintain that kind of pressure would certainly not be loud, and be very energy efficient.

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The Duke

Metal case parts flying everywhere...
Its a good thing you asked before you ended up in the Emergency Ward or dead!

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Dar_T

Just don't try it...

rapid86

omg thats mad. 2000psi! car tyres only have around 30psi in them!

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Turnoz

It won't work because transistors in processors are enclosed in another material than air. Aka, it will crush them.

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spice003

try a vacuum chamber.

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nategr8ns

Good idea, but not very practical...
make sure you seal the dang case VERY well and test it outside in a field while you're safe behind bullet proof shielding or whatever . I don't think it's easy to make seals capable of 2k psi :\
Good idea in theory though

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hks85

first off all, you wouldnt need an air compressor just a charge tank for the innitial pressurization. in the compressed gas industry (for the US) the standard 2000psi tank must withstand 5000psi and be retested every 5 years. the 5000psi test is done underwater for safety reasons. i can honestly say i would feel safe doing a 5000 psi test given its done under water. assuming it passed, i would have no problem having a 2000psi box sitting on my desk. my dad owns a medical company, i practically grew up around lox tanks. in my experience i dont see a safety hazard. if you still disagree, just humor me. what if.