Kramer and other members promoting water cooling- you have alot to answer

MAW · 02-12-2002, 5:20 PM

Come, Obviously it's too late for the last rites, but you could make it a coffin and give it a decent burial. Alternatively you could perhaps sell the remains to the tate modern, enter it for the Turner prize, think of a suitable title and then you've got £20k to buy yourself a new PC and a decent PJ as well, perhaps you could invest in a pair of rubber gloves in case you feel the need to experiment further.

02-12-2002, 5:21 PM

no! please! the comedy value that would be lost if this thread was deleted is immense! leave it, please :D

bh · 02-12-2002, 5:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by groundy
This is obviously not a wind-up now.

Why?

02-12-2002, 5:24 PM

Good lord, please tell me you've never procreated...

02-12-2002, 5:27 PM

Absolutely superb, I don't know which was funnier Comers account or the number of replies that said this is a joke isn't it!!!

Personally Comer rather than just going for the water cooling I think you should had powered you PC by natural gas too. You could take one of the 1 inch diameter pipes someone else mentioned and shoved it up the ass of the nearest cow. We do have quite a few in the emerald isle.

Comer if you are a city dweller without access to cows, cats and dogs will do the same job although, you may need to set us as many as twenty of these in parallel as they just dont produce much gas. Feeding them a diet of Beans and cabbage does help considerably!

MAW · 02-12-2002, 5:29 PM

Methinks Comer has only 1 pc, and he's using it....

Comer · 02-12-2002, 5:29 PM

And the worst of it is that I still haven't told the wife that the PC I spent so much money and time on is shagged.

BTW I won't delete this thread until Kramer sees it. I suppose it wasn't his fault It was a stupid thing to do but it is only fair that he see it since I mentioned his name in the title

I am actually interested that anybody could still think that this is a wind-up. I mean I'm not a total idiot (as some of your unkind replys would suggest) I did wrap the power supply unit in cling film plastic wrap before I filled it with water

Conor

Comer · 02-12-2002, 5:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dripgoss.
Good lord, please tell me you've never procreated...

I have two beautiful children and before you suggest it, no, neither of them are called "Forrest"

Conor

groundy · 02-12-2002, 5:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Comer
I mean I'm not a total idiot (as some of your unkind replys would suggest) I did wrap the power supply unit in cling film plastic wrap before I filled it with water

I take back all I said - this must be a wind-up.

Comer · 02-12-2002, 5:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MAW
Methinks Comer has only 1 pc, and he's using it....

I'm at work, waiting to give a night class and I don't think that I'll be going near these computers with any water

Conor

MAW · 02-12-2002, 5:34 PM

Gas power, a great idea! My disovery is gas powered too. I filled that up with water the other w/e, but it was all ok, kds still complaining about the wet seats though. Can't Comer supply enough gas himself?

Ian J · 02-12-2002, 5:40 PM

There are a few supposed first time posters who registered today to contribute to this thread.

I think that I'll have to check all if the IP's logged against my database to see who these people really are.

02-12-2002, 5:40 PM

Sorry mate, but if you're indeed NOT pulling our collective leg, what then did you think would happen?!?!? To the best of my knowledge, HDD's are not waterproof. Did you try to encase ALL of your molex connectors as well? I mean seriously now. People who watercool have a certain amount of "tech savvy" and usually do so to a secondary PC as an experiment. The caveats that go along with hosing down your computer's internals are so great, why would you risk this procedure on a brand new system? Pal, you learned an expensive lesson, but the ribbing you are taking for it is because you did it to yourself...

I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you tell the little woman what you did...

02-12-2002, 5:43 PM

I would suggest that in the future, you use only pedal power for your PC's. Simply attach a bicycle wheel to the PSU, suspend the back wheel of the bike above the ground and get your wife to pedal (that is: if she hasn't left you by the time you get a new PC).

But in all seriousness - If you are working with electricity in future, you should always make sure you are grounded properly to avoid electric shock. The safest way to do this is to stand in a bucket of water.

Madman

Comer · 02-12-2002, 5:43 PM

I've just had a look at the number of views that this thread has had, almost 2000 since lunch time. I know that most of u are just laughing at me but maybe some little good could come of my disaster, is there a record for the number of views in a certain length of time.

And for those of you that are laughin at me think long and hard, have u never done anything stupid in your entire lives. Even groundy doesn't believe me any more.

Conor

02-12-2002, 5:55 PM

true, we've all done stupid things, but this takes the cake....but don't worry. Look at it this way, you're famous...You may not realize it, but half of the computer enthuasist and overclocking community is linking to this thread right now...=)

02-12-2002, 6:01 PM

And the other half is just being emailed about it.

Conor

I'm not sure if it is a wind up or not. I sincerely hope it is. I would be GUTTED if I had made a mistake like this. Having looked at the spec you had an awesome machine that is now nothing more than a doorstop.

My sympathy is with you.

Although it hurts right now (and will even more when the Mrs finds out), I only hope that one day you can look back and laugh about it.

02-12-2002, 6:05 PM

got a camera? We want to see pics...=)

bh · 02-12-2002, 6:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dripgoss.

I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you tell the little woman what you did...

'Localised flooding' perhaps?

02-12-2002, 6:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Desmo
Arrrggghhhh, stop it. I'm about to wet myself.

Why,....did you buy Comer's w/c comp.?

MAW · 02-12-2002, 6:09 PM

Comer, it's been a record, it must be. 3000 views and still going stong. I remind you in case you missed the 1st ones while you were talking calmly about your projector. The forum is desperately slow cos so many people are looking at this. Is it possible, having got your record, to put us out of our misery now, or will your wife do that for us?

02-12-2002, 6:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ian J
There are a few supposed first time posters who registered today to contribute to this thread.

I think that I'll have to check all if the IP's logged against my database to see who these people really are.

This is because Conor's dilema has spread far and wide, and we're rushing in from other forums to offer our condolences and help.

The cow suggestion is a good one, and environmentally friendly too. Please make sure that you lubricate the pipe before inserting it though.

On a serious note though, Conor, you really only have one chance to revive your PC now - extreme drying. You need to put it on a four plate stove or in an oven at a low light (gas mark 2) for at least four hours. PLease make sure your insurance covers this, and that you have a fire extinguisher handy - these things can on rare occasions go wrong.

After gentle baking for the preset time, allow the PC to cool in a well-ventilated area, and try it again.

If it still doesn't work, you may find that some of the smoke has leaked out of a few of the chips. You'll need to take it in to someone who can replce the smoke.

**Flimber** · 02-12-2002, 6:31 PM

Just re-read Comer's initial post and my view has not changed; there is no PC, there was no water in this non-existant PC, someone is trying to turn our handles (but mine 'aint budging).

Mike.

**Flimber** · 02-12-2002, 6:42 PM

Aaargghhh !!!! The Newbies are revolting....

bh · 02-12-2002, 6:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Flimber
Just re-read Comer's initial post and my view has not changed; there is no PC, there was no water in this non-existant PC, someone is trying to turn our handles (but mine 'aint budging).

Mike.

Agreed,but if this was a troll/wind-up it's taken Comer 200+ posts to get here

and it's a little 'off' that he has named a forum member in the title of his thread.

Ian J · 02-12-2002, 6:48 PM

This has been a very amusing thread but the joke is now played out. I have asked Spectre to close it but moderators are like policemen and are never around when you need them.

I'm sure that we don't need any more people registering just to add to this thread and never to be seen again.

MAW · 02-12-2002, 6:51 PM

Kramer and comer are buddies I think you'll find, and kramer has been notable for his absence, presumably having hysterics...

02-12-2002, 6:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bernmc
This is because Conor's dilema has spread far and wide, and we're rushing in from other forums to offer our condolences and help.

more for entertainment than to offer condolances... and what help can anyone offer? he's screwed the proverbial pooch

many hits will be from here and i would say that the ads are slowing the forums far more than the visitors...

02-12-2002, 6:51 PM

Dude U dumped water in ur case!!!! NOOOOBODY uses water anymore LOL omg using water is sooo old school. What you need to use is gasoline! Ill tell you why we use gasoline.

1. Have you ever dumped gasoline on urself and felt how it made you skin real cold (due to evaporation). Well we take this concept and apply it to our pcs.

2. dosn't tend to pop the breaker in the PSU as offten (still might every 2~4 years).

3. It increases the case gas volume, allowing HDs to cylce at triliniar speeds!

Just seal up your case fill it with gasoline (89 OCT rateing), step way back and power her up (steping back is suggested due to intial fumes being toxic, but thats only for the first 5 min. of operation!)

Comer · 02-12-2002, 7:05 PM

I 'm just back from doing my preparation for my night calss which starts in about five minutes)

It would seem that my PC is well and truly finished

I find it amusing that most people here are trying to figure out if this is a windup or not. I wish that that was the sum of all my worries, as after this class is over in a couple of hours I have to go home and tell the wife about this. And if u think that u guys have made me feel stupid...u ain't met my wife

Cheers

Conor

02-12-2002, 5:43 PM	#44
Madman Guest Posts: n/a	Don't let him near gas I would suggest that in the future, you use only pedal power for your PC's. Simply attach a bicycle wheel to the PSU, suspend the back wheel of the bike above the ground and get your wife to pedal (that is: if she hasn't left you by the time you get a new PC). But in all seriousness - If you are working with electricity in future, you should always make sure you are grounded properly to avoid electric shock. The safest way to do this is to stand in a bucket of water. Madman
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02-12-2002, 6:51 PM	#59
jklusman Guest Posts: n/a	ill tell you what you did wrong! Dude U dumped water in ur case!!!! NOOOOBODY uses water anymore LOL omg using water is sooo old school. What you need to use is gasoline! Ill tell you why we use gasoline. 1. Have you ever dumped gasoline on urself and felt how it made you skin real cold (due to evaporation). Well we take this concept and apply it to our pcs. 2. dosn't tend to pop the breaker in the PSU as offten (still might every 2~4 years). 3. It increases the case gas volume, allowing HDs to cylce at triliniar speeds! Just seal up your case fill it with gasoline (89 OCT rateing), step way back and power her up (steping back is suggested due to intial fumes being toxic, but thats only for the first 5 min. of operation!)
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02-12-2002, 5:21 PM	#32
Lucifer Guest Posts: n/a	no! please! the comedy value that would be lost if this thread was deleted is immense! leave it, please :D
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02-12-2002, 5:24 PM	#34
Guest Posts: n/a	Good lord, please tell me you've never procreated...
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02-12-2002, 5:27 PM	#35
hogie147 Guest Posts: n/a	Absolutely superb, I don't know which was funnier Comers account or the number of replies that said this is a joke isn't it!!! Personally Comer rather than just going for the water cooling I think you should had powered you PC by natural gas too. You could take one of the 1 inch diameter pipes someone else mentioned and shoved it up the ass of the nearest cow. We do have quite a few in the emerald isle. Comer if you are a city dweller without access to cows, cats and dogs will do the same job although, you may need to set us as many as twenty of these in parallel as they just dont produce much gas. Feeding them a diet of Beans and cabbage does help considerably!
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02-12-2002, 5:40 PM	#43
Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry mate, but if you're indeed NOT pulling our collective leg, what then did you think would happen?!?!? To the best of my knowledge, HDD's are not waterproof. Did you try to encase ALL of your molex connectors as well? I mean seriously now. People who watercool have a certain amount of "tech savvy" and usually do so to a secondary PC as an experiment. The caveats that go along with hosing down your computer's internals are so great, why would you risk this procedure on a brand new system? Pal, you learned an expensive lesson, but the ribbing you are taking for it is because you did it to yourself... I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you tell the little woman what you did...
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02-12-2002, 5:55 PM	#46
digitalman Guest Posts: n/a	true, we've all done stupid things, but this takes the cake....but don't worry. Look at it this way, you're famous...You may not realize it, but half of the computer enthuasist and overclocking community is linking to this thread right now...=)
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02-12-2002, 6:01 PM	#47
minimad Guest Posts: n/a	And the other half is just being emailed about it. Conor I'm not sure if it is a wind up or not. I sincerely hope it is. I would be GUTTED if I had made a mistake like this. Having looked at the spec you had an awesome machine that is now nothing more than a doorstop. My sympathy is with you. Although it hurts right now (and will even more when the Mrs finds out), I only hope that one day you can look back and laugh about it.
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02-12-2002, 6:05 PM	#48
digitalman Guest Posts: n/a	got a camera? We want to see pics...=)
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