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Toaster · 02-01-2001, 07:00 PM

I have done something similar but with a "solid state" fridge. I removed its innards and mounted in within my system.
The solid state fridge used 2 elements, one a 75watt device that I used for "case cooling" and one 25watt device I attached directly to the CPU.
The system is sealed except for a power supply opening to draw air into the supply. The system is very quiet and ultra stable.
There are kits for doing what you suggest with compressor and the works. Condensation is your biggest enemy when temps fall below ambient. My system utilizes a "drip pan" with alarm for collected moisture. A bit of a pain in the butt really but fun to build.

02-01-2001, 07:00 PM	#4
Toaster Member (13 bit) Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Now in Phoenix, AZ. Where next? Only 8 states left to see. Posts: 4,661	I have done something similar but with a "solid state" fridge. I removed its innards and mounted in within my system. The solid state fridge used 2 elements, one a 75watt device that I used for "case cooling" and one 25watt device I attached directly to the CPU. The system is sealed except for a power supply opening to draw air into the supply. The system is very quiet and ultra stable. There are kits for doing what you suggest with compressor and the works. Condensation is your biggest enemy when temps fall below ambient. My system utilizes a "drip pan" with alarm for collected moisture. A bit of a pain in the butt really but fun to build. __________________ 2 goldfish were discussing Mythology. The discussion ended when a goldfish replied: "There MUST be a God, who changes the water?"