
Originally Posted by
kayl
one hertz as Outcaste623 said you must boot your pc no colder than around -40c. Ie with my cascade I would boot pc once second stage hits -40c and while the pc boots the evaps temps fall down to -100c. At this stage with the pc running the caps heatup and get really hot, since they are hotter than the dewpoint no condensation should form on the areas past theses caps. When you are waiting for the cooler to cool down once it gets to around -40c because the pc isn’t running the caps that were at room temps are now close to 0c and the dew point of the electronics no matter what the humidity is will start to get condensation forming in a big circle around your socket on all the mosfets n stuff which isn’t good becoming moist. If ya cant boot at stock speeds or system isn’t stable then this is a good indicator that you have condensation or a bad mount. Best way is to coat every electronic surface you can around the socket to protect it best you can like in ssilencers guide. I have decided not to do this and take the risk as cleaning the socket is a lot easier than the PCB covered in nail polish or grease. Also switching to air don’t have to deal with a sticky socket like when using dielectric grease. If the system is going to be 24/7 then insulate it once and bench. Only have to redo if changing cpu etc.
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