Insulating

[aLeSc]

This is my first time to Dry Ice...i already tried it without the computer, just too see how it worked...made it with Alcohol and Dry Ice, i asked for 10 Kg of it, so i can make benchmarks and Oc`s for enough while..the only problem is that i m afraid of the condensation...i `ve been seeing pictures and saw that some of you insulate it with "Stock exchange of consortium" Or however you say it...(Sorry for my english, i m from Argentina ) but my mind isnt safe only with that...i made a search over the internet and saw that there are some sprays that can be used to insulate electronics components like a "paint" but if i put that in a PCI slot i ll :banana::banana::banana::banana: it off..so..thats why i m asking...what to do..i already have the Block, the Dry Ice and alcohol...just needed of security xD

sorry if u dont understand i will write it better...just leaving...cyas!

[gclg2000]

Just insulate it well w/ neopene. The tube itself and around the ZIF socket

[twilius_basic]

Yep, use foam insulation around the CPU socket area and on the backside of the mobo. You can also use nail polish, to prevent against condensation, like in these pics:

1 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/fx55/chip.jpg)
2 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/msineo2/p.jpg)
3 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/msineo2/p.jpg)
4 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/msineo2/r.jpg)
5 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/msineo2/s.jpg)
6 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/sk8v/sk8v7.jpg)
7 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/sk8v/sk8v8.jpg)
8 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/sk8v/sk8v9.jpg)

The nail polish, once it dries, helps insulate. You can see I did the same thing to my 9700 Pro here, and even though it frosted over while benching, I had no probs:

1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/twilius_basic/DI_GPU002.jpg)
2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/twilius_basic/DI_GPU005.jpg)
3 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/twilius_basic/DI_GPU006.jpg)

Some guys, instead of using nail polish, wrap the card/mobo/whatever in saran wrap, which seems to work fine.

1 (http://www.teampuss.com/forums/files/x850xt_453.jpg)
2 (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12887)
3 (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12892)

These are just a lot of pics to give you ideas :)

GL!

[aLeSc]

i did like the last way...cause its just for a few hours...and its very easy. i think i ll do that. Thanks a lot man! i m posting pictures in 1 or 2 weeks...wanna find out more information before doing it...here in Argentina playing with a mother or kinda...it s very crazy...150$ Dollars here it s a lot of money.

Cyas

[Mahoney]

where are you exactly???

I´m from Arg. too! :banana:

[aLeSc]

Buenos Aires...aca tns mi msn

alescc@gmail.com agregame

[Jort]

Yep, use foam insulation around the CPU socket area and on the backside of the mobo. You can also use nail polish, to prevent against condensation, like in these pics:

1 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/fx55/chip.jpg)
2 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/msineo2/p.jpg)
3 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/msineo2/p.jpg)
4 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/msineo2/r.jpg)
5 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/msineo2/s.jpg)
6 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/sk8v/sk8v7.jpg)
7 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/sk8v/sk8v8.jpg)
8 (http://jason57.iwarp.com/cgi-bin/i/sk8v/sk8v9.jpg)

The nail polish, once it dries, helps insulate. You can see I did the same thing to my 9700 Pro here, and even though it frosted over while benching, I had no probs:

1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/twilius_basic/DI_GPU002.jpg)
2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/twilius_basic/DI_GPU005.jpg)
3 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/twilius_basic/DI_GPU006.jpg)

Some guys, instead of using nail polish, wrap the card/mobo/whatever in saran wrap, which seems to work fine.

1 (http://www.teampuss.com/forums/files/x850xt_453.jpg)
2 (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12887)
3 (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12892)

These are just a lot of pics to give you ideas :)

GL!

wow nailpolisch all over
:stick:

thats xtreme, how do you plan to rma it when it doesn't post anymore :D

[twilius_basic]

wow nailpolisch all over
:stick:

thats xtreme, how do you plan to rma it when it doesn't post anymore :D

Well the 9700 Pro hasn't had a warranty for about...... oh, 2.5 years now :D

But nail polish is easy to clean off, just use Acetone and it comes off no probs.

[aLeSc]

so if u use nail polish then u can clean it off to use it as if u never did dry ice cooling?? if thats possible i ll do that...just one thing....i m afraid of the nail polish cost!! :p

thanks n cyas!

[twilius_basic]

Yeah if you're careful and don't splatter it all over the place, the Acetone will take it off just fine. Also try not to get it on any light-colored plastic (like a molex connector), it may stain the plastic. But on a PCB it will be ok.

And LOL @ cost worries :p: Nail polish is cheap, about a couple dollars.

[Mahoney]

so if u use nail polish then u can clean it off to use it as if u never did dry ice cooling?? if thats possible i ll do that...just one thing....i m afraid of the nail polish cost!! :p

thanks n cyas!


nail polish isn´t to expensive down here... :nono: