[SOLVED] How cold is too cold for PC?

pwforever · 09-09-2009, 10:29 AM

I have my computer right in front of my air conditioner to keep it at a low temperature but what is too low for pc's or is every computer configured differently I have a MSI-MS-7368 motherboard and want to know how cold is too cold, my utility for the motherboard monitors the temperature to let me know what's too hot but I don't remember what it said about too cold! Is there a set degree for all computers or no.The lowest I've seen my computer drop was 14 centigrade

Phædrus2401 · 09-09-2009, 11:27 AM

Too cold for a PC? 0.0001K

Seriously, the colder the better. With phase change cooling you can get below 0C, and clock the CPU by a factor of three. There's probably a point where it gets too cold and the metal contact surfaces crack... But that's hard to manage even with phase change.

**greenbrucelee** · 09-09-2009, 12:36 PM

Some people use Liquid nitrogen cooling for overclocking purposes which if I remember correctly is -196 degrees c or about 321F.

Phædrus2401 · 09-11-2009, 01:53 AM

Liquid gases are cool (I like LOX...

) but impractical for anything but super computers as the LN2 will eventually evaporate into plain N2, then out-gas through the walls of the cooling system. It needs constant replenishing, and though LN2 is cheaper than say, LOX or LH2 or LHe, it's still a liquid gas and thus, by definition, expensive. Add in my aforementioned worry of the metal contracting too much and cracking, and liquid gas cooling just doesn't look too smart.

**grimx133** · 09-11-2009, 02:26 AM

The LN2 is for extreme overclocking, not used in a regular manner. For practice they use dry ice in the pot.

pwforever · 09-11-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phædrus2401

Too cold for a PC? 0.0001K

Seriously, the colder the better. With phase change cooling you can get below 0C, and clock the CPU by a factor of three. There's probably a point where it gets too cold and the metal contact surfaces crack... But that's hard to manage even with phase change.

Thank You for the info on how cold is too cold I wasn't sure, anyway I'm not a Gamer I just like having a good machine to work from and wanted to know if having my system in front of the air conditioner would make it too cold or not? Because my place can get hot and humid,so thank you again.

**pat mcgroin** · 09-12-2009, 07:24 AM

Just be sure to not have it too close so that it could produce condensation inside of the case.
Im sure you can see how that may not end well.

pwforever · 09-12-2009, 11:47 PM

Well it's right in front of the air conditioner but I never let it run that way too long and some times I remove the opposite side panel to let the airflow escape better.It has 8inch fan on one side of the chassis for the motherboard

derek_jones_36 · 09-19-2009, 10:06 AM

Speaking of great cooling how accurate is the external cpu temps when the internal temps are more important. My Rig sometimes drops below 20 degrees and the motherboard can get really low like 28 degrees. The internal temps of the cores however remains at 34-38 degrees. Also I was wondering if I should swap out the 120mm fan I have for two 80mm?

Jones

09-09-2009, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
pwforever Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10 OS: MSI Motherboard-MS-7368,Cpu-AMD Athlon 64X2 dual core-6000+,3.00GHz,3.25GB of Ram,4GB Ram Memory	[SOLVED] How cold is too cold for PC? I have my computer right in front of my air conditioner to keep it at a low temperature but what is too low for pc's or is every computer configured differently I have a MSI-MS-7368 motherboard and want to know how cold is too cold, my utility for the motherboard monitors the temperature to let me know what's too hot but I don't remember what it said about too cold! Is there a set degree for all computers or no.The lowest I've seen my computer drop was 14 centigrade

09-09-2009, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,810 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: How cold is too cold for PC? Too cold for a PC? 0.0001K Seriously, the colder the better. With phase change cooling you can get below 0C, and clock the CPU by a factor of three. There's probably a point where it gets too cold and the metal contact surfaces crack... But that's hard to manage even with phase change. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

09-09-2009, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,851 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: How cold is too cold for PC? Some people use Liquid nitrogen cooling for overclocking purposes which if I remember correctly is -196 degrees c or about 321F. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

09-11-2009, 01:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,810 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: How cold is too cold for PC? Liquid gases are cool (I like LOX... ) but impractical for anything but super computers as the LN2 will eventually evaporate into plain N2, then out-gas through the walls of the cooling system. It needs constant replenishing, and though LN2 is cheaper than say, LOX or LH2 or LHe, it's still a liquid gas and thus, by definition, expensive. Add in my aforementioned worry of the metal contracting too much and cracking, and liquid gas cooling just doesn't look too smart. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

09-11-2009, 02:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,144 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: How cold is too cold for PC? The LN2 is for extreme overclocking, not used in a regular manner. For practice they use dry ice in the pot. __________________

09-12-2009, 07:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
pat mcgroin TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toledo Oh. Posts: 597 OS: XP Professional SP2 Vista Ultimate SP2	Re: How cold is too cold for PC? Just be sure to not have it too close so that it could produce condensation inside of the case. Im sure you can see how that may not end well.

09-12-2009, 11:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
pwforever Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10 OS: MSI Motherboard-MS-7368,Cpu-AMD Athlon 64X2 dual core-6000+,3.00GHz,3.25GB of Ram,4GB Ram Memory	Re: How cold is too cold for PC? Well it's right in front of the air conditioner but I never let it run that way too long and some times I remove the opposite side panel to let the airflow escape better.It has 8inch fan on one side of the chassis for the motherboard

09-19-2009, 10:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
derek_jones_36 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 486 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit SP2 My System	Re: [SOLVED] How cold is too cold for PC? Speaking of great cooling how accurate is the external cpu temps when the internal temps are more important. My Rig sometimes drops below 20 degrees and the motherboard can get really low like 28 degrees. The internal temps of the cores however remains at 34-38 degrees. Also I was wondering if I should swap out the 120mm fan I have for two 80mm? Jones __________________ "Look at it this way...If Everyone Lived Forever, where would you Park?"