PC Outside For Winter?
PC Outside For Winter?
I was wondering if it's possible to create a special container for your PC that keeps it inside while still protecting it from the outside. This container would be sealed to prevent water from entering and would include filters to trap dust and other particles. You're curious about whether condensation might form, since you know it happens when warm air meets a colder surface. If the outside temperature is around -9.4°C (15°F) while your PC operates at about 65°C (149°F), would condensation still be a problem? Also, just a note, I won't turn off your PC.
andrew51002001 :
I was wondering if it's possible to create a special container for my PC that would keep it inside while still being exposed outdoors. This container should be sealed to prevent water from entering and include filters for dust and other particles. I'm curious about condensation—do you think it would happen in such conditions? I know condensation forms when warm air meets a colder surface, so if I place my PC outside at around -9.4°C (15°F) with temperatures near 65°C (149°F), would condensation still form? Also, I won't be turning off the PC.
This isn't a safe plan. Think about it. In the past, when I did similar things without a box, my PC worked just fine. But...
Yes, condensation is involved.
A sealed box is considered, but the method for removing hot air from the components is unclear.
Power for it will be provided through mouse, keyboard, or video input.
This approach seems promising based on your perspective.
andrew51002001 :
I was wondering if it's possible to create a special container for my PC that keeps it outside but protected. It should be sealed, preventing water from getting in, and include filters for dust and other particles. I'm curious about condensation—do you think it would still form if the PC is exposed to such cold temperatures, like -9.4 C? Also, I won't turn off my PC at all.
I recall hearing that condensation happens when warm air meets a colder surface, which seems to be correct. So, would it still happen in those conditions?
In short, I think it's not a wise idea. Based on past experiences, I've tried similar setups without success. If upgrading the cooling system is necessary, that would be the better approach.