Originally Posted by MADMAX22 I assume your running phase? |
Originally Posted by MADMAX22 On my machIIgt I used dielectric grease as well as well as the seal string which works great and ran it all 24/7. |
Originally Posted by overclocker333 Also... what is the difference between phase change, direct die, vaporchill & ss... or is there one? I'm still trying to get up to speed on this... I am hooked. |
Originally Posted by NCspecV81 BTW I wouldn't call the vapochill junk as a lot of quads are very low wattage now. I've even taken my i7 965 to 5.1ghz with this so called junk vapochill you speak of. |
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Originally Posted by d3str0y3r0fn00bs wow it looks like i have some confusion to clear up. phase change is the change between basically energy forums. from greatest to least. plasma-gas-liquid-solid-bose Einstein condensates. when changing the phase materials either gain or lose energy(heat). people generally refer to direct die and single stage as the same thing. generally stating its just a phase unit that cools the cpu directly. kinda self explanatory kinda thing for direct die. ss(single stage) means it only has 1 stage(compressor) whal cascades and auto cascades have multiple stages(multiple compressors/ ect) and vapochill is just a retail phase manufacture, there units are junk nowadays, only tuned for 200watts. they need to be re tuned to handle a quad or even a high overclocked dual core. btw geting condensation on the evaporator of your unit is fine. for a water chiller, you just don't want condensation building up in your pc which you shouldn't if your water is at ambient(kinda defeats the purpose of phase though). as for insulating i would check out these guides. http://www.overclock.net/peltiers-te...-mobo-tec.html and there is one more i need to find, its nearly imposable to find anything on this forum lol. |
Originally Posted by NCspecV81 I suggest using vasoline in the socket instead of dielectric grease. It's much easier to clean (hair dryer and a little tilt to the motherboard has it seaping out of the socket like new), and use some kneaded rubber and a layer of neoprene/armaflex will be enough. BTW I wouldn't call the vapochill junk as a lot of quads are very low wattage now. I've even taken my i7 965 to 5.1ghz with this so called junk vapochill you speak of. |
Originally Posted by utnorris Ever find that other link? I have read to use artist's eraser to insulate around the socket, what about using non-hardening molding clay or plumber's putty? Also, I would need to place neoprene on top of this? Is there any difference between dielectric greese and vasoline? I assume it is just needed to push the air out of the socket area. Thanks |
Originally Posted by utnorris LOL, funny, I am on that site too. Drew is awesome and very helpful. You will also see that I commented on that exact thread too. Anyway, thanks for the answer. |
Originally Posted by overclocker333 I want to run a Computer sub-zero 24/7... what would the best way to insulate be. I have art eraser dielectric grease and neoprene... I'm not sure that would be ok for long term use? How about liquid plastic/rubber/waterproofing materials... would they be ok at sub-zero? How about a very flexible BASF brand caulk? |
