i should try this

the pool is at approx 48' right now

 

So how does water keep a computer cool? Doesn't air have to flow over all the components of a PC?

 

no. heatsinks >

 

that's really creative

 

I suppose if you're really bored, that could work.

 

same way water keeps an engine cool.

 

Yeah, but an engine already has coolant passages built in. It just seems like it would be less efficient because you can only run the tube over a certain area, and plastic doesn't conduct heat very well. I'm no expert though.

 

thats really cool
good idea

 

no where is plastic used to dissipate heat. the coolant flows into a waterblock with a smooth metal base that are securely mated to processors, chipsets, whatever needs cooling, etc.. the flowing coolant (water, whatever) picks up the heat, carries it out to a radiator where the heat dissipates... like a radiator on an engine.

 

very creative, but too elaborate. i'd rather improve the cooling system on my car than my computer