Summer on PCs

[J.L.Francois]

It seems like on Tue, Dec 19, 2000 at 02:27:35PM -0700, Armin Hartinger scribbled:
Orig Msg> I'd like to move my constantly-running Linux server into the garage. One
Orig Msg> less humming noise-maker in the house. Now the question to those
Orig Msg> Arizonians is, if any of you has experience with running PCs at such
Orig Msg> high environment temperatures.
Orig Msg> 
Orig Msg> Temperature is the biggest issue. Of course, I'd try to pick components
Orig Msg> which aren't already running hot (so no o/ced CPUs, 10K SCSI drivers or
Orig Msg> similar). Still, the question remains if maybe the whole attempt to run
Orig Msg> a PC with standard office components at outside temperatures isn't
Orig Msg> entirely futile.
Orig Msg> 
Orig Msg> Any experiences?
Orig Msg> 
Orig Msg> -Armin
Orig Msg> 

I am currently in the process of converting a refrigirator to being a server cabinet for
9 servers in my garage.

Due to the nature of refrigerators being designed to keep cold in and air out,
I am learning how to drill just the right holes to have 1 cable in for power
and 1 cable out for Ethernet and still keep the integrity of the fridge.

That is the only thing slowing me down since I only want to cut once 
without hitting any internal coils.

I tested the unit for condensation by putting in 2 motherboards overnight
and then pulled them out. The freezer gets too cold for PC equipment but
the bottom half is ok.
Just to be safe I plan on putting in baking soda and some dessicant in the fridge
section.

Used fridges are dirt cheap.

I'll make sure to put pictures on my website when it is complete.

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