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> The Cray supercomputer were fluid cooled back in the 1980's, the entire > board had an inert liquid flowing across it. You can still do this with any co
by indigo945 3mo ago
> The Cray supercomputer were fluid cooled back in the 1980's, the entire
> board had an inert liquid flowing across it.
You can still do this with any computer, by the way: just submerge the entire board in motor oil. Slightly smelly and might make a mess, but absolutely workable.
- alt227 3mo agoMineral oil is the usual substance used, as its clear and non smelling.
- geokon 3mo agoAre pretty much all surface mounted components fine with this? I wanted to waterproof a micro devboard by submerging it in mineral oil. I was worried the board may delaminate or components would turn to goop
- indigo945 3mo agoMineral oil is what people use these days, but it is much less funny. In practice, any oil will do, although olive oil is not suggested - smells nice at first, but will break down over time.