Last updated: August 30, 2024 at 02:15 PM
Mineral Processing - Reddit Comments Summary
Mineral Oil Submersion Cooling for Raspberry Pis
- The idea involves submerging Raspberry Pis in mineral oil for cooling purposes.
- The cooling performance is effective, with the temperature staying around 50 degrees Celsius even at full load.
- Suggestions for improvement include using a metal container, mounting the Pis to prevent shorting, and using a peltier cooler for sub-ambient cooling.
- Some users questioned the use of heatsinks, a small pump for oil flow over the CPU, and the impact of mineral oil on WiFi signal strength.
- There were positive responses to the idea, with users appreciating the innovation and analysis provided.
Other Products/Topics Mentioned
Cryptocurrency Transaction Incident
- An incident where a miner faced a 22M USD gas fee for an ETH transaction and returned the mistakenly sent amount generated discussions on crypto ethics.
- Comments appreciated the miner's honesty and debated personal actions if in a similar situation.
- Mention of the need for insurance in such cases and varied opinions on keeping or returning the money were highlighted.
- The incident was viewed as an example of crypto integrity and human decency in the community.
General Comments
- Various humorous and off-topic comments were made regarding different subjects.
- Some comments were deleted or removed, impacting the flow of the conversation in the thread.