Mineral Oil Submerged PC in Aquarium

[ViperGTI]

I realise that this video is a couple of years old already and most of the hardcore gamers around here has probably seen it already... but this is new to me so I thought I'd post it anyway. Thought it is quite interesting.

 

[James]

Cool!

I wonder how long before the fans bork having to cut through that oil?

I assume they help to create some sort of flow to move the warmed oil around.

It would be a real bitch to swap out components though.

Might be a cool way to build a home theatre PC that sits in the lounge because it looks pretty awesome and won't attract dust.

 

[MOnk]

If you check out the link at the end to their newer setup they have a more advanced solution with pumps and radiators and a more purpose built frame to allow to easier access. It's interesting but a LOT of work, far more so than just installing a low flow fan.

 

[ZAP_Tech]

I want to try this but i need to find parts i am no longer going to use...It will look cool i wonder if you could passively cool the oil with a second tank... something like those big fish tanks do.