As for a processor's IHS, I am sure it would corrode. Not sure what made of really, aluminum probably, in which isn't going to corrode that bad if any noticeable. However the bottom side and PCB is another story.
Definitely aluminum given how easy they bend when people try to pry them off.
The old one, and not the mini series nor the new one.
But given then, that sapphire necklace still lays somewhere buried, day it is ever found is the day that man/woman goes top celeb.
But to subject, I really wouldn't wear any kind of jewelry while taking a shower. The chemicals in common water, even well water, would wear down or corrode most metals in one form or another. While silver being most easy to clean, gold is meh, stainless steel isn't.
As for a processor's IHS, I am sure it would corrode. Not sure what made of really, aluminum probably, in which isn't going to corrode that bad if any noticeable. However the bottom side and PCB is another story.
Just wondering, why would you need to clean gold? It does not oxidize like silver and many other metals do.
EDIT: If you don't mind me getting all technical, tarnish isn't oxidation, just felt like spewing a random fact.
I am interested in this thread as I'm planning on making something out of an old Pentium 4 from a Dell Dimension 2400 from 2003, likely a necklace.
Just wondering, why would you need to clean gold? It does not oxidize like silver and many other metals do.
EDIT: If you don't mind me getting all technical, tarnish isn't oxidation, just felt like spewing a random fact.
The natural ions found in water, unpurified water "well water" or even city water "treated water". Will contain ions from elements in which act negativly to gold or precious metals of that form. Tarnish is a form of oxidiation given atoms/ions of a another element is binding to that metal's surface atoms. Silver can mostly be cleaned through eletrolyzing it in a simple and easy method. Gold requires a bit more work given its properties "normally end up scrubbing it with a cloth". Gold also reacts to cholrine or chloride fast sometimes which gives it that nasty green look.
Given we talking about a processor here. Since mostly assumed their IHS is made of allumnium, ever know what happens with toilet cleaner and alumnium does, yes it is not a pretty thing at all. As well alumnium will get very dull in color and "tarnish" over time.
The PCB however will still break away as water itself will break the bonds that hold the board together. The bottom gold contacts of it will tarnish depending on chemicals found/used in the water, both well and city. Given both should contain chloride or cholrine then more likely yes this will happen.
PCB on other hand as well has chemicals in it that you really wouldnt want to be near when released or be exposed to. In solid form they are fine, when breaking down it can be a hazard.
PCB on other hand as well has chemicals in it that you really wouldnt want to be near when released or be exposed to. In solid form they are fine, when breaking down it can be a hazard.
Yeeeeah.....
To put this in perspective for you all, the chemicals in a PCB are pretty gnarly. When cutting PCB with an electric saw or anything that would cause the PCB to spew dust, if you inhaled said dust, the chemicals are so potent you would near instantly pass out and likely die or have serious medical issues. This is just an example, the same chemicals can be released when PCB gets wet or is rubbing on you all day.
The equivalent amount of toxicity can be found in the smoke from burning couches, which is also extremely toxic. However, it would take 10 burning couches for the same level of chemicals to be released.
I honestly wouldn't want something like that not only getting wet, but in the process of doing so, rubbing off onto my skin among other things.
Note that I don't wear my jewelry(if I'm wearing any at all) in the shower every time I take one. I also don't tend to wear necklaces 24/7 anyways. Hopefully there is not too much danger here. And also, to anyone that is planning to drill a hole In a CPU, make sure you wear protective eyewear, and a mask. Like was said before this stuff has some pretty nasty chems in it. Gloves would be a good idea as well due to the heat drilling the hole produces.
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Note that I don't wear my jewelry(if I'm wearing any at all) in the shower every time I take one. I also don't tend to wear necklaces 24/7 anyways. Hopefully there is not too much danger here. And also, to anyone that is planning to drill a hole In a CPU, make sure you wear protective eyewear, and a mask. Like was said before this stuff has some pretty nasty chems in it. Gloves would be a good idea as well due to the heat drilling the hole produces.
see if you can find a way to encase it in something, maybe Acrylic?
Not saying it helps, but pins actually might keep the PCB itself away from your skin somewhat. Then again, they could catch on your clothes or irritate the area, making it worse.
There's a reason I tell the recipients of old hardware jewelry to lock them away and never wear them ever. There's also a reason nobody goes around licking old CPUs.
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see if you can find a way to encase it in something, maybe Acrylic?
You could coat it in some clear fingernail polish. A nice thick coat should help keep the PCB dry.
By default it has a resin on it in first place to somewhat help keep moister off of it and keep the in-between "yellow mostly as seen" layer dry. If you ever looked at a PCB bare board, or even one with components on it, you can see the multiple layers.
Pins could also impale you during sleep, than bend in all directions when they encounter your sternum making it impossible to remove without surgery, and really turn you Stark, like mentioned before.
Why would licking a CPU even cross your mind? You go about licking telephone poles, mailboxes, train tacks and other random objects?
The pins are pretty damn easy to bend, actually- you'd probably flatten them before they impaled you.
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so about a week ago i drilled these in my room, no eye/breathing protection, and the dust was around my room, and probably got on my bed..
so just a tip, if i don't post for a week on end. im dead.
It really isnt a joke.
You play it as a joke, till someone takes advice from here, and does get hurt.
Also you seem to forget CPUs contain halogens. If broken wrong or so, and the core casing broken, these halogens are caustic and highly reactive to biological organisms. As well many other things, one being glass.
This is why one should be insanely careful doing this.
Also you seem to forget CPUs contain halogens. If broken wrong or so, and the core casing broken, these halogens are caustic and highly reactive to biological organisms. As well many other things, one being glass.
I only know of a few substances this bad, and the only protection I've heard of against them is a good pair of running shoes so you can be far away before some idiot releases/creates them.
EDIT: If you don't mind me getting all technical, tarnish isn't oxidation, just felt like spewing a random fact.
I am interested in this thread as I'm planning on making something out of an old Pentium 4 from a Dell Dimension 2400 from 2003, likely a necklace.
The natural ions found in water, unpurified water "well water" or even city water "treated water". Will contain ions from elements in which act negativly to gold or precious metals of that form. Tarnish is a form of oxidiation given atoms/ions of a another element is binding to that metal's surface atoms. Silver can mostly be cleaned through eletrolyzing it in a simple and easy method. Gold requires a bit more work given its properties "normally end up scrubbing it with a cloth". Gold also reacts to cholrine or chloride fast sometimes which gives it that nasty green look.
Given we talking about a processor here. Since mostly assumed their IHS is made of allumnium, ever know what happens with toilet cleaner and alumnium does, yes it is not a pretty thing at all. As well alumnium will get very dull in color and "tarnish" over time.
The PCB however will still break away as water itself will break the bonds that hold the board together. The bottom gold contacts of it will tarnish depending on chemicals found/used in the water, both well and city. Given both should contain chloride or cholrine then more likely yes this will happen.
PCB on other hand as well has chemicals in it that you really wouldnt want to be near when released or be exposed to. In solid form they are fine, when breaking down it can be a hazard.
To put this in perspective for you all, the chemicals in a PCB are pretty gnarly. When cutting PCB with an electric saw or anything that would cause the PCB to spew dust, if you inhaled said dust, the chemicals are so potent you would near instantly pass out and likely die or have serious medical issues. This is just an example, the same chemicals can be released when PCB gets wet or is rubbing on you all day.
The equivalent amount of toxicity can be found in the smoke from burning couches, which is also extremely toxic. However, it would take 10 burning couches for the same level of chemicals to be released.
I honestly wouldn't want something like that not only getting wet, but in the process of doing so, rubbing off onto my skin among other things.
I'd take safety precautions while making it, and just keep it on my desk, not wear it around.
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see if you can find a way to encase it in something, maybe Acrylic?
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PCBs are incredibly toxic. Moreso than even some potent chemical agents.
There's a reason I tell the recipients of old hardware jewelry to lock them away and never wear them ever. There's also a reason nobody goes around licking old CPUs.
It surprises me how many people on this forum can't read benchmarks.
You could coat it in some clear fingernail polish. A nice thick coat should help keep the PCB dry.
By default it has a resin on it in first place to somewhat help keep moister off of it and keep the in-between "yellow mostly as seen" layer dry. If you ever looked at a PCB bare board, or even one with components on it, you can see the multiple layers.
He could be Roger Wilco.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/SteevyT/saved/21PI
Also, this thread has create some pretty funny comments.
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You know, in my time on this forum I think I've over-estimated most of you by quite a large margin.
It really isnt a joke.
You play it as a joke, till someone takes advice from here, and does get hurt.
Also you seem to forget CPUs contain halogens. If broken wrong or so, and the core casing broken, these halogens are caustic and highly reactive to biological organisms. As well many other things, one being glass.
This is why one should be insanely careful doing this.
I only know of a few substances this bad, and the only protection I've heard of against them is a good pair of running shoes so you can be far away before some idiot releases/creates them.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/SteevyT/saved/21PI