I have a client that wants to put a computer in a cold environment (60 F) it is also very humid there. Are there any components that I should consider that would do better then others such as HDD’s, fans, PS? Things that you would think would go out because of this type of environment.
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In a "cold" high humidity environment the thermal cycling that occurs at power down - cooling - power up - heating up etc is what can be most harmful, as the HD is allowed to "breathe" and condensation could occur at a slight change in temp. Keep the machines running continuously and I guess you'll not have any problems.
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I live in Houston texas(close to a large source of water to boot) so i know ALOT about the high Humidity, and in the winter the VERY cold. I also use my computer alot during those times And yes Texas DOES get cold in the winter and it is below 50 half the time.
First of all let me state that the first thing you will want is a western digital HDD.. all others seem to go out on me witin the first 6 months(granted i do not have the 8mb buffer) in fact maxtor once tried to accuse me of breaking the drives on purpous and stated flat out that despite my drives being be under warrenty they would no longer replace or support them.
For the cpu, USE THERMAL GREASE. you have been warned
Case fan. get one.
I also suggest that you simply leave the computer on. i find my computers live alot longer if they are on all the time.
there are supposed to be moister absorbing items avaiable for public use. some people here swear by them others think its all bull. I have never used them so i can't recommend them.. but it is somthing to think about.
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by: samccarthyPosted on 2004-10-29 at 08:01:58ID: 12445017
I would just purchase quality components off the shelf and you should be fine. I spent many years on Navy ships with some compartments in the 50 degree range to keep the electronics cool and some had horrendous heat and humidity like the engine rooms. The PC's all held up fine and took the abuse of all the shaking and pitching that ships do.
If I was buying a box, I'd buy Dell
If I was building a box, I'd get an Antec Case and Power Supply, Some of the Double Ball Bearing case fans, a good Video card and a named brand hard drive. I have had bad experiences over the last year with failures in the Western Digital 8mb buffer drives (Model ends in JB), so I am avoiding them, but about anything else you should be OK.