Any predictions on what would happen to my computer??

[Brytech]

I have a crazy idea to put it that way, I got the idea from this youtube video where the guys lit there old computer on fire while it was running.

video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19lbMySUzNY

And my idea is to do just the opposite. My idea is to fill a clear plastic storage container with water and take an old computer ( I found a old E-machine on craiglist for $20.00) and put it in there directly ( with it off, and I will take the power supply out so that's above water) and try to turn it on and load windows and see if it works.

Maybe I'll put it on youtube or something, I'm just kind of curious to see what happens.

Reason why I'm putting this on the forums is I want to hear your predictions on it, just so I can have an idea because I'm clueless.

Thanks!

 

[DaronMal]

What do you think. Water + Electricity + Electronic parts = ?

 

[BrandonYoung]

Disregard this if your plans are to destroy the computer. I would do this with a mineral oil instead, submerge the psu as well, mineral oil is non-conductive, and the PC should work as expected fully submerged in the oil. Looks just like water too.

You might want to de-dust the rig before submerging.

Please be very careful if you choose water. Have a fire extinguisher handy. Don't do it alone, someone should be able to dial 9-1-1 if you're heart stops.

 

[BrandonYoung]

Its not the computer that will burn. Make sure your on a good circuit breaker, if it doesn't break in a few seconds, you could burn your house down.

Maybe a Walmart parking lot would be best for your experiment!