Parts from the Oil-cooled PC - Do they still work???
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The video revisits Linus Tech Tips’ oil cooled PC project, taking you back to the moment of discovery inside a Rubbermaid bin where the original motherboard and graphics card from the mineral oil cooled setup were found. The host explains the refurbishing history, noting that the machine had been partially updated with a newer GPU (a 1070) while the oil tank had still not been properly repaired, leading to concerns about continued functionality. He outlines the plan to test the motherboard first to isolate problems before attempting to power up the graphics card soaked in mineral oil. Throughout the initial testing phase, the focus is on identifying what still works, what shows signs of life like POST codes, and what has clearly degraded, such as memory slots and RAM exposed to the oil. The narrative emphasizes a cautious approach: verify the motherboard, then reintroduce the graphics card to pinpoint where any failure lies, while acknowledging the risk of mineral oil’s harsh effects on plastics, rubbers, and electronics nearby. As the test proceeds, the team documents RAM behavior, power delivery, and initial boot symptoms, weaving in practical commentary about potential fixes and the state of the hardware after years in a mineral oil environment. The segment ends with a realization that despite some hopeful signs, the graphics card is not displaying life, and the motherboard shows signs of stress, prompting a transition to discussing the outcome, sponsor mentions, and a look at what happened next in the project. The host closes with acknowledgments to LG and mentions of related products and giveaways, maintaining a balance between technical curiosity and engaging sponsor content. Overall, the video combines hands-on hardware testing with candid, occasionally humorous assessment of aged components and the challenges of reviving oil-cooled hardware after extended storage and use.
Topics · hardware repair · pc hardware · technology · experimental testing · consumer electronics · video essay
Questions answered
- Did the oil cooled motherboard survive long enough to boot after being removed from the tank?
- The motherboard showed hopeful signs with POST codes and some RAM detection but ultimately did not boot fully, indicating damage or degradation from prolonged oil exposure.
- Was the graphic card able to power up and run tests after being soaked in mineral oil?
- The graphics card did not demonstrate sustained functionality during testing, with signs that it may have suffered damage from the mineral oil exposure.