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MovedGoalPosts · 10-04-2009, 16:48

Most modern PC's will have sensors on components such as the CPU which will shut it down if those things overheat. However the PC is designed to be able to draw cool air into the case and expell warm air. By enclosing it in a cabinet you are recirculating that exhausted heat. In an attempt to keep things cool, the various fans are likely to run much faster. Over time that will use more energy. As others have said, running components warm can affect theirlonger term durability.

Bottom line PCs should not be in small enclosures.

10-04-2009, 16:48	#6
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Is this wise???? Most modern PC's will have sensors on components such as the CPU which will shut it down if those things overheat. However the PC is designed to be able to draw cool air into the case and expell warm air. By enclosing it in a cabinet you are recirculating that exhausted heat. In an attempt to keep things cool, the various fans are likely to run much faster. Over time that will use more energy. As others have said, running components warm can affect theirlonger term durability. Bottom line PCs should not be in small enclosures.