Buying a new desk, PC ventilation questions


  1. Posts : 353
    Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Buying a new desk, PC ventilation questions


    Hi, i'm planning to buy THIS desk so I can use it for my computer. The only problem is is that the PC is supposed to go in the little bit at the left, i'm just curious as to what would happen if it overheated?



    I know I could leave the door open but it's not very practical. Should I buy it or should I get one with an open side? (Sorry if this is in the wrong place, couldn't find a designated desk section )
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  2. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
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    Well, mine is like that but with a different colour and a wider door (actually two) so my computer has loads of space and I used a screwdriver to remove the doors.
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  3. Posts : 353
    Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Infinite said:
    Well, mine is like that but with a different colour and a wider door (actually two) so my computer has loads of space and I used a screwdriver to remove the doors.
    So it's open at the front?
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  4. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
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    jloc said:
    Infinite said:
    Well, mine is like that but with a different colour and a wider door (actually two) so my computer has loads of space and I used a screwdriver to remove the doors.
    So it's open at the front?
    Permantly, I removed the doors. I'll upload a picture of my desk once my phones fully charged.
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  5. Posts : 353
    Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Infinite said:
    jloc said:
    Infinite said:
    Well, mine is like that but with a different colour and a wider door (actually two) so my computer has loads of space and I used a screwdriver to remove the doors.
    So it's open at the front?
    Permantly, I removed the doors. I'll upload a picture of my desk once my phones fully charged.
    Sounds good. Even with the door off, it's a tight squeeze and there wouldn't be much air circulation.
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  6. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
       #6

    Here you go:

    I am going to drill holes in the back of the desk for all the cables to flow through soon.

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  7. Posts : 353
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    Infinite said:
    Here you go:

    I am going to drill holes in the back of the desk for all the cables to flow through soon.


    Looks quite good, alot of cables though :P
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  8. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #8

    jloc,
    As long as the opening is wide enough to slide the PC to the right side and leave a nice air passage to any front and side air intakes then place a couple of rubber bumpers so the door doesn't close all the way so air can come in from the front. Then you will need to drill several holes for air at the bottom and middle and top of the back which won't be scene. This will allow air to exhaust somewhat. A better answer would be to install cooling fans but this will add cost and complexity to the desk build. I've always found that this type of install will build up heat no matter, so rule out massive overclocking and crossfiring or sli'g of GPU's.
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