<!--QuoteBegin--SBV+Jul 22 2003, 11:23 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (SBV @ Jul 22 2003, 11:23 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Is it safe to keep one side of the tower open *WHILST COMPUTER IS ON* so it can cool down?
Also, If i can open it, would putting a fan near it mess it up? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> As long as you're not throwing water in it, or poking parts with a branch of a tree, you'll be fine. And a desktop fan does wonders for cooling.
Just beware of the amount of dust that can get in, i wouldn't recommend it if you have pets (well, cats or dogs), especially if they're maulting.
If your fans are working properly I suggest that you do not open your case.
You will actually achieve greater airflow(ie cooling) through your computer with the case closed. <a href='http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/davea/aviation/bernoulliPrinciple.html' target='_blank'>Bernoulli's Principle</a> helps explain how that works.
edit: Harddrive cooling kits are another possible solution as any 7200 rpm disk generates a lot of excess heat.
Friend of mine attached his computer to his water pipes, and worked a fish bowl into his water cooling system..he currently has 3 gold fish swimming inside his computer, and there's a lamp thats on during the day for the fish..its quite the sight.
The eel would probably overload itself and then fry the computer modules... <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--Wither+Jul 22 2003, 10:36 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Wither @ Jul 22 2003, 10:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Friend of mine attached his computer to his water pipes, and worked a fish bowl into his water cooling system..he currently has 3 gold fish swimming inside his computer, and there's a lamp thats on during the day for the fish..its quite the sight. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Just hope that his computer doesnt overheat or you might be having fish for dinner....
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<!--QuoteBegin--DOOManiac+Jul 22 2003, 09:30 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (DOOManiac @ Jul 22 2003, 09:30 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> My friend leaves his case open all the time, and I had another friend who ran a server out of a cardboard box.
It won't hurt anything, unless your cat jumps inside or something <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I do that too, although I have 2 cats and a mouse (ain't seen him in a while though) wrecking havoc in my home. My cat is prompyly yelled at if it ventures within a 10 yard radius of my comp. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Hm, that gives me an idea: The AquaPC....a PC...surrounded by water! Also can serve as a fish tank! Imagine one of those clear PC cases, but sorrounded with like 4 inches of hollow plastic on each side that can hold water. That would be cool...
<!--QuoteBegin--Wither+Jul 22 2003, 04:36 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Wither @ Jul 22 2003, 04:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Friend of mine attached his computer to his water pipes, and worked a fish bowl into his water cooling system..he currently has 3 gold fish swimming inside his computer, and there's a lamp thats on during the day for the fish..its quite the sight. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> We want a picture of this, I whole-heartidly believe I'm not the only one who wants to see this creation.
I've left my case wide the hell open during summers when we couldn't afford air-conditioning bills. A hot computer, is a sad computer. My brother bought one of those aerosol cleaner cans, but I'd feel guilty if I knew was helping to destroy the Earth's ozone layer.
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Also, If i can open it, would putting a fan near it mess it up? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
As long as you're not throwing water in it, or poking parts with a branch of a tree, you'll be fine. And a desktop fan does wonders for cooling.
Just beware of the amount of dust that can get in, i wouldn't recommend it if you have pets (well, cats or dogs), especially if they're maulting.
You will actually achieve greater airflow(ie cooling) through your computer with the case closed.
<a href='http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/davea/aviation/bernoulliPrinciple.html' target='_blank'>Bernoulli's Principle</a> helps explain how that works.
edit: Harddrive cooling kits are another possible solution as any 7200 rpm disk generates a lot of excess heat.
It won't hurt anything, unless your cat jumps inside or something :P
could you get a self powered computer if you put an electric eel in the fish tank?
Just hope that his computer doesnt overheat or you might be having fish for dinner....
*Realises he can't because it has some kind of slidy thing involving catches to get it back on*
*Gives up and leaves cover resting against side of computer*
oh the humor lol
It won't hurt anything, unless your cat jumps inside or something <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I do that too, although I have 2 cats and a mouse (ain't seen him in a while though)
wrecking havoc in my home. My cat is prompyly yelled at if it ventures
within a 10 yard radius of my comp. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Uhm....COPYRIGHT 2003 MEGATOKYOTHINKTANK INC!!!!
We want a picture of this, I whole-heartidly believe I'm not the only one who wants to see this creation.
I've left my case wide the hell open during summers when we couldn't afford air-conditioning bills. A hot computer, is a sad computer. My brother bought one of those aerosol cleaner cans, but I'd feel guilty if I knew was helping to destroy the Earth's ozone layer.
<b>::goes out for a joyride in his car::</b>