want to know about phase change cooling

[lxgoldsmith]

Sometime in the next year, I want to do a diy phase change cpu/gpu cooler for i5 and gtx 760

I know what it is and most of how it works, but I don't know what parts are necessary and whether I could hack an old refrigerator for half of the parts.

 

[Ubrales]

I don't see any refrigerator parts as being useful for what you are considering doing. The condenser is too large physically, and the compressor is not rated for continuous operation.

I found some images here: https://www.google.com/search?q=phase+change+cooling&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS518US518&espv=210&es_sm=122&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=j7wgU9WLNujcyQHhkYGwBQ&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1528&bih=772 (you have probably seen these).

Frozen has some systems: http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l1/g49/Phase_Change.html

And some good stuff here: http://www.overclockers.com/build-your-own-phase-change-pc-cooling-system/

Good luck!

 

[lxgoldsmith]

Frozen has some systems: http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l1/g49/Phase_Change.html

not planning on putting 900 into a prebuilt cooling system, but it's a nice design. One issue is whether I could put it all in a spare pc case or same size wooden box, including insulation

P.S. $300-400 budget if it can be done

 

[Ubrales]

Frozen has some systems: http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l1/g49/Phase_Change.html

not planning on putting 900 into a prebuilt cooling system, but it's a nice design. One issue is whether I could put it all in a spare pc case or same size wooden box, including insulation

P.S. $300-400 budget if it can be done

Yes if you have some salvaged parts that would be great. The condenser is just like a radiator as far as functionality goes. You will need some fans bigger than the available computer case fans; something with a high CFMs.

And the entire installation should be somewhat like a home air conditioning unit; condenser outside and evaporator inside. If everything is in the same room it will be great in winter and a sweat box in summer.

 

[lxgoldsmith]

Yes if you have some salvaged parts that would be great. The condenser is just like a radiator as far as functionality goes. You will need some fans bigger than the available computer case fans; something with a high CFMs.

And the entire installation should be somewhat like a home air conditioning unit; condenser outside and evaporator inside. If everything is in the same room it will be great in winter and a sweat box in summer.

Based on this - http://www.overclockers.com/build-your-own-phase-change-pc-cooling-system/

I'd need a lot of equipment and a lot of spare time. I have spare time, but it seems like a pretty tedious process and involves a good chance that I'd do something wrong.

 

[lxgoldsmith]

So pretty much, I'd rather spend the time and $ it would take to make this on a group of other things, like extending my desk or setting up a dvr system through my pc or adding nas to my parents' home network

 

[Ubrales]

So pretty much, I'd rather spend the time and $ it would take to make this on a group of other things, like extending my desk or setting up a dvr system through my pc or adding nas to my parents' home network

Yes building a phase change cooling system is exactly like building a small air conditioner. It can be done but unless you have the parts available it can end up costing quite a bit. In addition you will need a high quality vacuum pump (not part of the system) just to get the system going. And gauges too (not part of the system).