G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #20
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Originally Posted by UnixMac
As a side note, I've been hearing the "hamster wheel" more and more lately inside my G5. I wonder if that's a early sign of failure of the …
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G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #18
It would seem like at least one of the MacNN users would have already experienced a leak if this were possible over the short term (4 or so years). Cause stuff like this doesn't a…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #17
I would be more worried about sparks/fire.
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #16
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Originally Posted by tooki
*yawn*
Considering that Apple's AppleCare warranty goes to 3 years, I'm absolutely certain that they made a >3yr lifespan a design requirem…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #15
sounds like just about the right time frame to force an upgrade to G6's
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #14
I have not heard of a SINGLE report of a dual 2.5GHz leaking in the field.
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #13
Edit, I know...see me additions to my previous post.
Thanks for the nice pic...that's pretty cool looking.
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #12
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Originally Posted by Kristoff
Wow, now your thread-stalking me, aren't you?
So who was in this thread first?
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Just dying to jump down my throat…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #11
Wow, now your thread-stalking me, aren't you? Just dying to jump down my throat because you disagree with my assessment of the state of the power mac.
Show me what statistics you …
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #10
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Originally Posted by Kristoff
Most of the fluid used in those heat transfer devices (peltier) use a liquid that is volatile.
If it the small amount present did leak, it …
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #9
Yeah, I think it's FUD.
Most of the fluid used in those heat transfer devices (peltier) use a liquid that is volatile.
If it the small amount present did leak, it would most like…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #8
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Originally Posted by Socially Awkward Solo
damage to consumer's valuables or expensive carpets, which would leave the company exposted to potential lawsuits.]
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G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #7
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Originally Posted by Kristoff
wow....how odd.
I mean, what would cause it to spontaneously start leaking?
I mean.....really?
A hole
Sorry couldn't resist
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #6
wow....how odd.
I mean, what would cause it to spontaneously start leaking?
I mean.....really?
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #5
*yawn*
Considering that Apple's AppleCare warranty goes to 3 years, I'm absolutely certain that they made a >3yr lifespan a design requirement of the part.
tooki
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #4
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Originally posted by rjenkinson:
honestly, carpets?
-r.
I know, I would be much more worried about the $5000 leaky out of warrantee paperweight on my desk…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #3
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Originally posted by Socially Awkward Solo:
"Apple reportedly fears the fluid could cause damage to consumer's valuables or expensive carpets, which would leave t…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #2
As we have been discussing in the Quad Mac thread, the article is weird:
However, sources recently reported that Apple is performing quality assurance tests on new Power Macs base…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #1
"These liquid-cooling systems, which were designed by Delphi, manufactured in Mexico, and shipped to Apple's manufacturing facilities in Asia, have been the topic of concern at sev…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #33
Check out an article and some pictures of a revised liquid cooling system at http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/.
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #34
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Originally Posted by Eriamjh
I have not heard of a SINGLE report of a dual 2.5GHz leaking in the field.
That's because the liquid cooling is in the DUAL proc machine…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #35
I still have my doubts on Apple's ability to mass produce a liquid cooled computer. But I guess time will tell if they got it right. Since I'm risk averse,I would rather go down a …
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #36
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Originally Posted by polendo
I still have my doubts on Apple's ability to mass produce a liquid cooled computer. But I guess time will tell if they got it right. Since I'…
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #37
And IBM has been liquid cooling the S/390 for years, no?
G5's cooling system may only last 2.5 years — #38
It is, indeed, very similar to a car cooling system, except that it has a much smaller radiator, fewer, smaller gauge hoses and pipes, the coolant (probably) doesn't get as hot, th…