Mineral Oil Cooling
Mineral Oil Cooling
Hi Jayden
I understand you're looking into a project that involves cooling an Xbox 360 console by submerging it in mineral oil. Since you're mainly a PC gamer, I don't have practical experience with this, but I'm curious about your ideas for handling the oil after pumping. You mentioned planning a radiator setup, but you're open to suggestions on how to cool the oil more efficiently. Thanks for reaching out!
There are actually a few Xbox 360 waterblocks available for water cooling the console. Mineral oil submersion isn't as feasible as it seems; in most attempts people end up with leaks or spills. Moreover, mineral oil seeps into the PCB, making it unusable. If you're planning to use a radiator and pump, it's better to opt for water cooling instead of oil submersion.
There are actually a few Xbox 360 waterblocks available for water cooling the console. Mineral oil submersion isn't as feasible as it seems; in most attempts people end up with leaks or spills. Moreover, mineral oil seeps into the PCB, making it unusable. If you're planning to use a radiator and pump, it's better to opt for water cooling instead of oil submersion.