Cooling computer enclosure

[DrStein99]

I am reading about 110 (F) on my PC bios setup screen, which is probably too hot to run a PC. Normally all my machines run in an air conditioned house, but this one must be in the garage, where my CNC milling setup is. There is a clean enclosure with an exhaust fan to prevent the "shop-filth" from entering the computer, motor drivers, and other circuitry.

I tried installing more fans in the case, then tried removing the outside panel to allow more airflow, with no difference at all.

My machine appears to be running very hot and simply locks-up during operation. Is there anyone running PC's in a hot garage? Any success stories?

[Mazaholic]

If you have a heat exchanger..take the outside fans off and run a 110 window airconditioner thru it.

[Mazaholic]

I really don't think 110 deg is that hot tho.

[Mazaholic]

BTW are you talking about a CNC or a pc?

[Al_The_Man]

I would agree 110F (43c) is not that high for a PC enclosure.
Thats a little above ambient here in the summer.
Al.

[DrStein99]

Ok running an air conditioner would probably do the trick but, its not workable.

I am running a cnc setup. The computer, controllers, and otherwise circuitry are installed in a clean enclosure in the garage with two exhaust fans.

[epineh]

I once had a PC locking up randomly, and the culprit ended up being the CPU fan turning itself on and off, because of the little plug on the M'Board not being seated properly, those intermittent faults are the most "fun" to find...

Originally Posted by Al_The_Man I would agree 110F (43c) is not that high for a PC enclosure. Thats a little above ambient here in the summer. Al.

And I always thought that Canada was freezing cold all year long...might just have to visit one year (in the summer of course )

110F is a little chilly for us but I can bring some warm clothing

Russell.

[Al_The_Man]

Originally Posted by epineh And I always thought that Canada was freezing cold all year long...might just have to visit one year (in the summer of course ) .

Thats just a ploy to prevent the Aussie's coming over an over-fishing our pristine lakes.

Actually I tracked down a 3rd gen. Aussie that is a distant cousin of mine in Melbourne, he has invited me over, but I am a bit reluctant, I hear you guys do not drink much beer over there. TIC
Al.

[DrStein99]

I will have to take a thermometer to the heat-sink and check for sure what the temprature is. I checked it after it was off for a while, using the bios utility, so I dont know how accurate it was. I know it is 105 (F) outside, its hotter in the garage - in the enclosure, and the heat-sink is bearable to touch for about 4 seconds.

[epineh]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Man Thats just a ploy to prevent the Aussie's coming over an over-fishing our pristine lakes. Actually I tracked down a 3rd gen. Aussie that is a distant cousin of mine in Melbourne, he has invited me over, but I am a bit reluctant, I hear you guys do not drink much beer over there. TIC Al.

Not too sure about the fishing, might get confusing, you guys call your fish funny names...though the scenery is spectacular.

As for the beer drinking, maybe you need to come over and show us how

Sorry for the thread hi-jack DrStein

Russell.

[DrStein99]

Hey its ok - talk about whatever you want here. I'm going to go find an Austrailian fishing forum and see if those guys know how to cool down a computer - lol.

[Switcher]

Is the garage attached to the house?

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