[Pythagoras]

Ok I wanted to get some viewpoints from those with experience. First of all I have 2 things I have done or will do for my sys. As of now I got my case open w/ a box fan and a sorta air filter for dust. What I want to do is use the outdoor winter air to cool my comp. First off- has anyone tried either of these? Second of all, does anyone have any other weird ways they cool their systems?

Thx

[EddiE314]

Use outside air to cool the cpu? might have a moisture problem there. Just get an ALPHA PEP66 38CFM Fan/Heatsink combo (about $40 USD) and more fans.

[Pythagoras]

The moisture problem can be taken care of I believe by using a catch and maybe a dehumidifier, besides it cant be that different from the humidity inside, unless ofcourse ins raining.

[Mr.Guvernment]

put it near a window ?? my computer is about 4 feet from my window, low window too, old house, windows about 3 feet off ground (comp is to the left or window) and after it being on all nigh t both my monitor and box are cold to the touch , no moisture probs i have yet noticed nor should there be any so if u can, sit it near an open window in a way that if it rains etc etc ti won't get wet thas what i did, and in the summer i move it about 2 feet furher to sit beside the a/c vent

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[Down8]

Over at [H], there is a guy from Alaska who uses drer tubing to direct outside air directly onto his CPU. I never heard him speak of moisture problems, only that his hdds were getting too cold and freezing up.

-bZj