i'm trying to put together a cooling system for a PC. problem is: the PC will be running unattended for extended periods of time, so the cooling system should have zero maintenance requirements. i was thinking of water cooling, except that usually requires pumps. cooling with water convection would be preferable, but i'm not sure if i can get any substantial flow rates. vapor phase (unless it's a closed system) would require maintenance of a water supply. the goal here is to eliminate moving parts (fans, pumps, etc...). the system should be workable in harsh environments (high, but not extreme heat to cold, but not neccesarily freezing temperatures). there are also power limitations, and that's why i've ruled out thermoelectric cooling.
it's for an unattended 802.11 repeater for someone who wants their DSL connection available at their workshop on the other end of their land, and there's a ridge between the house and workshop. i tried a passive repeater (two cantennas wired together) but there's not enough signal for it to work reliably.
it's for an unattended 802.11 repeater for someone who wants their DSL connection available at their workshop on the other end of their land, and there's a ridge between the house and workshop. i tried a passive repeater (two cantennas wired together) but there's not enough signal for it to work reliably.
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