How to cool your PC for under $20

mos2k · Apr 23, 2008, 09:03 AM

I could do it.. but i hace a split ac lol.. BTW Freaking NICE MOD

Gizmo[5h1t3] · May 9, 2008, 01:35 PM

if i even thought of suggesting this to the missus, she`d freak....venting hoses running all over the place...lol

sick mod tho...nice work!!

H3X4D3C1M4L · May 29, 2008, 07:33 AM

Try running a dehumidifier in that room to get all the moisture out of the AC isn't. It'll dry the room out really fast and then you need not worry about condensation at all.

DJShamrock · Jun 21, 2008, 07:06 AM

I have those cell phone condensation detectors (it's just a sticker that changes color from white to red if there is condensation in the cell phone.) I have about 6 in the PC and are still white. My machine is stable, fast, and I can play Crysis on Ultra everything with 30 fps with it on. About 19 fps when it's off cause I can't O.C. as high.

wheelnut53 · Jun 22, 2008, 11:38 PM

please tell us how you came to think of this ...lol
I have a theory but want to hear from you . Hard to believe the liquid didn't do the job alone

kevnam · Jun 23, 2008, 05:26 AM

omg that is epic. great job!

I always thought of having a huge fan somewhere pulling air from the case through a tube :P I guess this is the opposite.

DJShamrock · Jun 23, 2008, 09:01 AM

In 1998 I worked as a graphic designer for a company that did mostly Expo's. I designed vinyl graphics. My room got really hot in the summer and the PC kept crashing. I put my PC under the AC and taped a cardboard box running from the AC's vented to the open PC case and it worked. A few years later I tried it on my machine and it's worked ever since. Never had an issue. Plus I live in Tennesse where it get's real hot. I had a liquid cooler but it was junk until I got this.

Being an artist, I get paid to be creative. lol

Kaldar · Jun 25, 2008, 12:33 AM

LOL

i actually had an idea of doing something like that, but never carried it out... now because of you i will do this haha.

DJShamrock · Sep 27, 2008, 02:02 PM

Bump

My AC2PC mod is still going strong. I rebuilt my machine to catch up with the latest tech. My condensation stickers inside are still white. No dust inside. The only condensation ever gets on the metal tube going to the PC like a soda can, but the air is cool. My machine just gets cool air blown into it. Almost 2 years now night and day I keep my machine going and never had an issue. Been playing Crysis Warhead today on "Enthusiat" setting and pulling 40 FPS average.

My new specs...
My specs: (Crossfirex dual cards, also super quiet) HIS HD 3850 IceQ 3 TurboX 512MB GDDR4... CPU AMD A64 X2 6400 3.2G OC'd to 3.5g ... MB GIGABYTE GA-MA790FX-DS5 dual AM2 .... MEM 1Gx4|Kingston Hyperx... Sound Azuntech Prelude... 2x 60 gb WD Raptors 10k rpm Raid 0.... Backup 650 gb Western Digital HD 750 Watt Toughpower Thermaltake PSU, lotsa fans. I fan blowing in the cool AC air and 2 fans blowing out. One at the back of the case and one at the top.

Neshi · Sep 28, 2008, 09:54 AM

very nice.. Good for you that it works and you have no issues with condensation!

brutusmaximus · Sep 28, 2008, 06:57 PM

nice idea, but how did you get the thread title? A decent air conditioner here is around £200. Didn't know you could get air conditioners in the USA for under $20.

**Mousey** · Sep 28, 2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brutusmaximus

nice idea, but how did you get the thread title? A decent air conditioner here is around £200. Didn't know you could get air conditioners in the USA for under $20.

*Looks up Air Con units on ebay*

GigaWatt · Sep 29, 2008, 09:34 AM

a great idea, the only problem is, you can't moove the rig, hahahaha

, you would have to buy awhole new set of pipes for that...

. nevertheless, it's a great idea

.

DJShamrock · Aug 8, 2009, 11:36 PM

Since my original post I made this easy unhooking device for the tube. My camera batteries are dead but when they charge I will post. Running at 19 degrees celcius with everything OC'ed.

The pic speaks for itself.

Bolletje · Aug 9, 2009, 01:23 AM

What's your room temperature? You should use a 240 rad, even better temps

procupine14 · Aug 12, 2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brutusmaximus

nice idea, but how did you get the thread title? A decent air conditioner here is around £200. Didn't know you could get air conditioners in the USA for under $20.

this is on the assumption that you already use a window unit in your house and you are just buying the stuff to connect it together

I've always thought about getting a really cheap mini fridge second (or more) hand and drilling holes for tubes in the side and running a rad in the freezer part. That way I have cold drinks close at hand and I keep my PC quite cold. This solution, however, has its drawbacks because there will be condensation to deal with whereas DJ Shamrock's does not obviously

Tyrsonswood · Aug 12, 2009, 07:27 PM

Just use the mini fridge as a PC case...... Build the system inside.

procupine14 · Aug 12, 2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrsonswood

Just use the mini fridge as a PC case...... Build the system inside.

Thats the same problem though you know? have you seen the amount of condensation things in your refridgerator got on them?

your computer would be

in about 5 hours

Tyrsonswood · Aug 12, 2009, 09:32 PM

Don't open the fridge every 10 minutes and it's a lot less.............. Seriously though, I wasn't being serious.

YnHDaRkMaN · Aug 12, 2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrsonswood

Just use the mini fridge as a PC case...... Build the system inside.

i seriously LOL'd

Bolletje · Aug 13, 2009, 01:09 AM

However, maybe you can use your PC case as a fridge. Just put a canister in it with some dice

CHRISO6 · Jun 28, 2011, 03:46 AM

this is awesome! not only can i use it to cool my pc but i can use it for my audio equipment as well (it gets hot enough to melt crayons inside...kids)

**kris23** · Jun 28, 2011, 04:40 AM

a thread resurrection worthy of praise...

ahh i remember this thread... this mod was awesome!

but yea... its old....should i lock this thread?

Neshi · Jun 28, 2011, 11:54 AM

and down memory lane we go..

Apr 23, 2008, 09:03 AM	#31
mos2k HH's Hermit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lahore Posts: 865 Rep Power: 68 System Specs	I could do it.. but i hace a split ac lol.. BTW Freaking NICE MOD __________________

May 9, 2008, 01:35 PM	#32
Gizmo[5h1t3] DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rochdale MCR England Posts: 176 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	if i even thought of suggesting this to the missus, she`d freak....venting hoses running all over the place...lol sick mod tho...nice work!! __________________

Jun 21, 2008, 07:06 AM	Thread Starter #34
DJShamrock DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee but from NY Posts: 206 Rep Power: 35 System Specs	I have those cell phone condensation detectors (it's just a sticker that changes color from white to red if there is condensation in the cell phone.) I have about 6 in the PC and are still white. My machine is stable, fast, and I can play Crysis on Ultra everything with 30 fps with it on. About 19 fps when it's off cause I can't O.C. as high. __________________ My rap group. http://www.myspace.com/waxingpoetix

Jun 23, 2008, 05:26 AM	#36
kevnam DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	omg that is epic. great job! I always thought of having a huge fan somewhere pulling air from the case through a tube :P I guess this is the opposite. __________________ E8400 @ 3.6ghz Asus P5Q P45 OCZ Platinum 2x2GB 1000mhz Evga 8800GTS 640 @ 550mhz/1050mhz WD 500GB AAKS Corsair HX520 Antec 300 Case Samsung 2443BW 24" LCD OCZ Vendetta II /w Bolt-thru

Jun 23, 2008, 09:01 AM	Thread Starter #37
DJShamrock DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee but from NY Posts: 206 Rep Power: 35 System Specs	In 1998 I worked as a graphic designer for a company that did mostly Expo's. I designed vinyl graphics. My room got really hot in the summer and the PC kept crashing. I put my PC under the AC and taped a cardboard box running from the AC's vented to the open PC case and it worked. A few years later I tried it on my machine and it's worked ever since. Never had an issue. Plus I live in Tennesse where it get's real hot. I had a liquid cooler but it was junk until I got this. Being an artist, I get paid to be creative. lol __________________ My rap group. http://www.myspace.com/waxingpoetix

May 29, 2008, 07:33 AM	#33
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Try running a dehumidifier in that room to get all the moisture out of the AC isn't. It'll dry the room out really fast and then you need not worry about condensation at all.

Jun 22, 2008, 11:38 PM	#35
wheelnut53 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	please tell us how you came to think of this ...lol I have a theory but want to hear from you . Hard to believe the liquid didn't do the job alone

Jun 25, 2008, 12:33 AM	#38
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Sep 27, 2008, 02:02 PM	Thread Starter #39
DJShamrock DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee but from NY Posts: 206 Rep Power: 35 System Specs	Bump My AC2PC mod is still going strong. I rebuilt my machine to catch up with the latest tech. My condensation stickers inside are still white. No dust inside. The only condensation ever gets on the metal tube going to the PC like a soda can, but the air is cool. My machine just gets cool air blown into it. Almost 2 years now night and day I keep my machine going and never had an issue. Been playing Crysis Warhead today on "Enthusiat" setting and pulling 40 FPS average. My new specs... My specs: (Crossfirex dual cards, also super quiet) HIS HD 3850 IceQ 3 TurboX 512MB GDDR4... CPU AMD A64 X2 6400 3.2G OC'd to 3.5g ... MB GIGABYTE GA-MA790FX-DS5 dual AM2 .... MEM 1Gx4\|Kingston Hyperx... Sound Azuntech Prelude... 2x 60 gb WD Raptors 10k rpm Raid 0.... Backup 650 gb Western Digital HD 750 Watt Toughpower Thermaltake PSU, lotsa fans. I fan blowing in the cool AC air and 2 fans blowing out. One at the back of the case and one at the top. __________________ My rap group. http://www.myspace.com/waxingpoetix

Sep 28, 2008, 09:54 AM	#40
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,257 Rep Power: 150 System Specs	very nice.. Good for you that it works and you have no issues with condensation! __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Sep 28, 2008, 06:57 PM	#41
brutusmaximus DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 520 Rep Power: 74	nice idea, but how did you get the thread title? A decent air conditioner here is around £200. Didn't know you could get air conditioners in the USA for under $20. __________________

Sep 29, 2008, 09:34 AM	#43
GigaWatt Now In Color :D Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Macedonia, Skopje Posts: 2,116 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	a great idea, the only problem is, you can't moove the rig, hahahaha , you would have to buy awhole new set of pipes for that... . nevertheless, it's a great idea . __________________ It's not schisophrenia... it's just a voice in my head...

Aug 8, 2009, 11:36 PM	Thread Starter #44
DJShamrock DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee but from NY Posts: 206 Rep Power: 35 System Specs	Re: How to cool your PC for under $20 Since my original post I made this easy unhooking device for the tube. My camera batteries are dead but when they charge I will post. Running at 19 degrees celcius with everything OC'ed. The pic speaks for itself. __________________ My rap group. http://www.myspace.com/waxingpoetix

Aug 9, 2009, 01:23 AM	#45
Bolletje HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,224 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	Re: How to cool your PC for under $20 What's your room temperature? You should use a 240 rad, even better temps

Aug 13, 2009, 01:09 AM	#51
Bolletje HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,224 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	Re: How to cool your PC for under $20 However, maybe you can use your PC case as a fridge. Just put a canister in it with some dice

Jun 28, 2011, 03:46 AM	#52
CHRISO6 HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: How to cool your PC for under $20 this is awesome! not only can i use it to cool my pc but i can use it for my audio equipment as well (it gets hot enough to melt crayons inside...kids)

Jun 28, 2011, 04:40 AM	#53
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	Re: How to cool your PC for under $20 a thread resurrection worthy of praise... ahh i remember this thread... this mod was awesome! but yea... its old....should i lock this thread? __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Jun 28, 2011, 11:54 AM	#54
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,257 Rep Power: 150 System Specs	Re: How to cool your PC for under $20 and down memory lane we go.. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's