AC cooling

[TruthInRuin]

I have a spare window AC that no one in my house is using. Ill be moving my computer into my basement soon, right next to a window.

I was thinking of either putting the ac right next to my case with some sort of shroud and a shroud on the back with a hose leading to the window, or have the ac in the window and run a hose to the side of my case.

Are there any problems with this? like condensation?

Is there a better way to do this or are there any other suggestion?


Thanks

 

[bobdole369]

Condensation WILL be an issue if you don't mount the AC unit in the window. NOT for the CPU but the AC unit will likely drip out of the backside as hot air from outside is cooled across the coils. That being said, the air coming out (COLD) is very low in humidity and condensation in your case won't likely happen. Just make sure you have a way to rid of the AC units drippings and you should be OK. A good AC unit will produce a temperature differential of about 30-50 degrees, from the hot air outside, so if its 90 out there the air moving out of the ac unit will be like 50 degrees or so. The only other obvious issue is noise. If you don't mind a window unit and really cold air seeping from your case, (plus the nice hefty jump in the electric bill), go for it, and post pics!

 

[Dunno]

I would put the aircone in the window where it belongs, with a piece of ducting to the comp.

You will not have condensation probs INSIDE your case, unless you pump warmer air, form another source into the case as well:

The excess moisture in the cooled air from the aircon condenses out on the evaporator; the coldest part. Thats the water that drips out the pipe. You get mist when warm and cool air mix.