Computer without air condition...

MajinShenron · 06-07-2008, 06:01 PM

It's summertime and I love the heat. With that said I would prefer not to use an air condition.

Now I know computers (I use a desktop) can't be in such heat so do I NEED to have an air condition? Or should I buy fans to put into the computer?

If I can get fans, how much are they and how do I put them in the tower? Thanks :)

**jarod** · 06-07-2008, 07:04 PM

I live in the tropics and i dun put my computer (desktop or laptop) in an aircond room. Just make sure there is plenty of air circulation around the PC and the back of it (where the hot air comes out) is not restricted.

Tumbleweed36 · 06-07-2008, 08:31 PM

You only need to add fans if your computer seems to be overheating.

I would suggest you download and run SensorviewPro and see what temps it says you have. You can monitor temps when you first turn the computer on and while it is under-stress.

Report back and we will see what the temps are and know what you need to do.

mommabear · 06-08-2008, 05:58 AM

My computer is in a hot room too, with a window facing the full summer sunshine. We don't have central air and so the window ACs in other parts of the house never quite make it back here enough. So I watch it with Sensors View, and although it never overheats it gets warmer than I feel comfortable about, especially when doing CPU intensive activities like converting video files. So I have the side of my case off and a small fan on the floor. Keeps my feet cool too. lol!

Tumbleweed36 · 06-08-2008, 06:34 AM

Well, glad I have cool air anyhow and don't live in a hot area of the world. Anyhow, can't tell you much without knowing what Sensorview's shows. Might want to post those.

06-07-2008, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
MajinShenron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 27 OS: XP	Computer without air condition... It's summertime and I love the heat. With that said I would prefer not to use an air condition. Now I know computers (I use a desktop) can't be in such heat so do I NEED to have an air condition? Or should I buy fans to put into the computer? If I can get fans, how much are they and how do I put them in the tower? Thanks :)

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jarod TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia, Klang Posts: 518 OS: Win XP service pack 2 My System	Re: Computer without air condition... I live in the tropics and i dun put my computer (desktop or laptop) in an aircond room. Just make sure there is plenty of air circulation around the PC and the back of it (where the hot air comes out) is not restricted. __________________ Optimus Prime: Were we so different? They're a young species. They have much to learn. But I've seen goodness in them.Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. You all know there's only one way to end this war. We must destroy the cube. If all else fails, I will unite it with the spark in my chest.

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Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,654 OS: XP Professional	Re: Computer without air condition... You only need to add fans if your computer seems to be overheating. I would suggest you download and run SensorviewPro and see what temps it says you have. You can monitor temps when you first turn the computer on and while it is under-stress. Report back and we will see what the temps are and know what you need to do. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 06-07-2008 at 08:36 PM.

06-08-2008, 05:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
mommabear Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 415 OS: XP Home Sp2	Re: Computer without air condition... My computer is in a hot room too, with a window facing the full summer sunshine. We don't have central air and so the window ACs in other parts of the house never quite make it back here enough. So I watch it with Sensors View, and although it never overheats it gets warmer than I feel comfortable about, especially when doing CPU intensive activities like converting video files. So I have the side of my case off and a small fan on the floor. Keeps my feet cool too. lol! __________________ YES WE DID!

06-08-2008, 06:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,654 OS: XP Professional	Re: Computer without air condition... Well, glad I have cool air anyhow and don't live in a hot area of the world. Anyhow, can't tell you much without knowing what Sensorview's shows. Might want to post those. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.