Hey guys, so my computer is water cooled now and working fine, but I am in the process of building a new machine that is going to require more cooling (the water cooling I have now does the job, but it sux). So I wanted to run an idea by everyone for a water cooling system. I have a mini fridge that sits next to my computer and what to know if it would be a good idea to mod the fridge so that I can run coiled copper tubing through it. Making the water running through the tubing colder, quicker (best of both worlds right, cold beer and a cool computer). I was hoping that this set up would keep the water cold and thus keep all my hardware cool. I wasnt sure if I would start to get condensation. Most likely I will but I was looking for a definite answer. Thanx!
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Will this work! Probably Not
- Thread starter AmericanX
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Although it dumps heat slower than putting your entire computer/radiator in the fridge, the fridge is not made to pump heat out of it's contents on a constant basis.
Look for any thread where people are asking about putting their hardware in the fridge, the same arguments will be given. A fridge (or freezer, or mini-fridge) is made to take the heat out of an object and keep it out. The objects you are keeping cool dont produce heat, they only go in with an initial temperature that is then lowered. The fridge cant handle pulling that much heat out of its contents and will quickly be overcome.
Look for any thread where people are asking about putting their hardware in the fridge, the same arguments will be given. A fridge (or freezer, or mini-fridge) is made to take the heat out of an object and keep it out. The objects you are keeping cool dont produce heat, they only go in with an initial temperature that is then lowered. The fridge cant handle pulling that much heat out of its contents and will quickly be overcome.
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...Seriously, I hate to say this... But there are HUNDREDS of threads exactly like this. Hell, a quick google would answer your question. But, since this is a forum, where people can freely voice questions and opinions, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
Milk, Produce and Meat don't create heat when they sit in your fridge. A Computer Does. No fridge will be able to handle the constant dump of 200+ watts of heat. The compressor will burn up and fail.
Thanx guys. I did try and look it up on google before i posted this, but i most off worded it wrong cause i really didnt find anything. I will walk away now with my tail between my legs. haha.
But really thanks, i have been wondering about this for awhile.
But really thanks, i have been wondering about this for awhile.