SomeoneE1se Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Ok I got this idea from another one of the threads I'm going to sink a full computer in a fishtank.... but saying I no idea what I'm doing would be an understatement.... Here's what I know so far the tank size will need to be about 20 gallons or larger to fit the computer parts and fish and wires I think my best bet would be to have each part to the computer in it's own custom size plexiglass case with a entry/exit port to run wires to and from. My friend sugested shrink tubeing, to run the wires with out them getting wet... my BIGGEST worry is the power suply if I want to sink that too or just run the power in from outside the tank if I do it from outside the power wires will need to be LONG Thing that I know also need consideration: Heat in a small plastic box it's not good for the mobo or anything else... Too much heat will kill the fish I might also need If it starts to leak and water gets into the MoBo/HD/CD-ROM/!!POWER SUPLY!! something to kill the power so as to a) not kill the fish and b)hopefuly save the others devices Anything I'm forgetting or need to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakish Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 You could put the powersupply with the water filter, and if you're worried about the heat you could try liquid cooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoyBoy Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 lol. liquid cooling in a fishtank. I reccomend keeping the powersupply out of the water, and you will need *very* good ventilation to the compartments containing the bits of computer. This will make sure that heat doesnt build up. I also reccomend tropical fish so that you dont fry the fish. This way the heater will work less and the computer will heat the tank a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 lol, dont EVER put a power supply into a tank with fish.......well, not unless you want quick stir fry or something.......just a suggestion this will be a true water cooled system, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtterFox Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Maybe have the PSU sitting outside the tank and get tropical fish and ether keep your computer on 24/7 or get a tank heating thing for when you turn it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoyBoy Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 No, use the standard heater that turns on when it needs to. Thats what you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 I'm in talks with my fish friend and according to him bigger would be better because more water takes longer to heat and more glass space should keep it cooler as far as heat goes... He also sugested I waterproof a webcam drop that in and host a webserver from said tank and do a live feed from inside the tank.. I'm loving that idea.. Also I am going to leave the power supply out of the tank so i don't have to worry about it's heat or fan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoyBoy Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I recommend running a vent tube up and ver and doen the side of the tank in order to provide good ventialtion for the components without risking them getting wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 I haven't started yet but my plan for the MoBo is to run a tube for plexi-box from one side to the other and drop a fan on one side to keep air flowing.... i'm also planning testing heat all the time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 i wonder if u can get a frying pan usb device? cooking with your computer can save endless trips to the kitchen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kainchick Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 i wonder if u can get a frying pan usb device?cooking with your computer can save endless trips to the kitchen! There was a link to something like taht in the forums earlier, with filling up all of you pci slots minus one for the video card for 4 usb plugin things was pretty cool. *goes to finmd link* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deveant Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 haha u can sink ur PC into cooking oil as is, and it will still run perfect, though doesnt quite keep it cool as the oil heats up <_< but yeah its still easly done, the oil has no Hydrogen so its not conductive so ur PC stay in one stick oily peice ^^ Oh as for the Fry pan, i have seen a USB hot plate for sale, though tis was 150$ AU Edit: Just a warning, if u go with oil dont put ur fish in there... 2nd Edit: not the one i was looking at but does the same thing USB Hot Plate: http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/09/18/us...te_cooks_dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thats why you need to fit full blowen heat exchange on any case you fill with cooking oil. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Edit: Just a warning, if u go with oil dont put ur fish in there... Couldn't you see someone doing that?... "well I put fish in the oil but they all died I have no idea why" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deveant Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 lol yeah, just sitting there goin hmm y are my fish cooked :S hmm tasty though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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