[SOLVED] Should i submerge my hard-drive in my mineral oil pc?

[Antonpa]

So i have buildt a pc that is submerged in mineral oil. Since the hardrive (2tb seagate hdd) makes quite a lot noice can i submerge it in mineral oil with all the other parts?

 

[JJoner]

Probably not since had drives use delicate moving components and mineral oil could damage them. You could probably submerge an SSD in it if you wanted.

 

[popatim]

Definitely not an HDD unless it's one of the sealed helium drives. The regular drives have holes to allow for internal air equalization due to temperatures. Oil would get in and damage the drive.

 

[USAFRet]

So i have buildt a pc that is submerged in mineral oil. Since the hardrive (2tb seagate hdd) makes quite a lot noice can i submerge it in mineral oil with all the other parts?

Absolutely not.
That dive is NOT sealed. There is a small vent hole (pressure equalization), with a little filter pad thing.
The oil WILL seep into the drive innards, killing it.

Do not do this.

 

[USAFRet]

Also, pics and a write of your system would be welcomed. Successful mineral oil systems are rare enough to warrant further info.
Thanks.

 

[mdd1963]

Mineral oil seems like a lot more trouble than necessary to avoid simply getting a Noctua and two $10 case fans to start with!