Phenom II X3 CPU being washed with running water (and still works!) - General

[hd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRwDlIlr-d4[/hd] I did this with my old P4, why not do it with my current Phenom II X3? It was covered in thermal paste, I think I will apply them more carefully from now on. Before putting it back in place, I make sure that the CPU is completely dry. If you can't afford a new CPU, don't try this.

You fucking madman...

Why not? There is nothing that could hurt the CPU if you are careful. You just make sure you don't bend the contacts and that it's completely dry before installing again, and it's OK.

I guess, but I would do it in a more organized environment than in a kitchen sink.

[QUOTE=someguyihate;19323140]I guess, but I would do it in a more organized environment than in a kitchen sink.[/QUOTE] As long as you make sure you wash it after dipping it in mustard it's ok. There isn't really any danger except for physical damage from bad handling.

Contrary to popular belief, any and all electrical devices can be put in water without any damage being done to it. This is provided that: There's no electricity in the device at all. The water doesn't physically damage the device like cracks if the object is very fragile. It's completely 100% dry before supplying power to the device.

mexican.

[QUOTE=camper182;19323765]mexican.[/QUOTE] !

[QUOTE=DarkWolf2;19323261]Contrary to popular belief, any and all electrical devices can be put in water without any damage being done to it. This is provided that: There's no electricity in the device at all. The water doesn't physically damage the device like cracks if the object is very fragile. It's completely 100% dry before supplying power to the device.[/QUOTE] Problem with some more complex devices is, that sometimes it can take weeks at normal temperature to dry all internal parts, and it's dangerous to heat some of them, so you need to let them dry for really long time, mainly when you are not able to disassemble them into smaller parts that are easier to dry.

The die protected the processor :P

still, its a risk I wouldn't take with my cpu.

[QUOTE=camper182;19323765]mexican.[/QUOTE] Me? Nope.

So that's how you water cool :downs:

[QUOTE=amos106;19335364]So that's how you water cool :downs:[/QUOTE] What the hell does that even mean

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whats the benefits?

Squeaky clean.

You guys do know that CPUs are made in water

This isn't a new thing you know. I have been using the dishwasher to clean boards since 2002. So long as you pulled enything socketed and the battery you were fine so long as you let it dry for a few days.

They say if you get water or drop a electronic device in water, and want to dry it off quickly (like 2-3 days) instead of waiting for weeks and in some case's it takes a month for a cell phone to completely dry. They suggest you put the device in alcohol so the water and the alcohol mix's and alcohol evaporates quicker then water.

I've heard that leaving the device in a bowl of dry rice for a long time soaks up most of the water.

I was having a mini heart attack through this whole thing. I use a Phenom II X2, and I wouldn't do this in my wildest dreams.

is the Phenom II X2 any good?

[QUOTE=Exo |POW|;19343792]is the Phenom II X2 any good?[/QUOTE] The Phenom II X3 is a good CPU. And what's the point of this video?

:ohdear:

ever heard of paper towels?

Nope. [editline]11:11PM[/editline] I just Google'd it, seems like a useful stuff. It is used for wiping?

People rating this man dumb have no idea about electronics.