Would I be an idiot?

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Chakachim

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To put a pc in my crawlspace? My house is cramped, already 88+ degrees from the 2 machines I have running now, and I would like to add a server. My problem though, is that I have no basement, not closet to hide it in, frankly I dont have any place that I could hide a server.
So my question to all is, would my pc be ok in my crawlspace, granted I would have to prepare for insects looking for a home, but what other drawl backs would there be?
 
When it rains, does it have some moisture build-up? Does any water trickle down the walls? Just keep an eye on the space. I'm sure it gets pretty dusty, dirty, and has plenty of critters scuttling around.

Is it a true crawl space, or is it a little lower? I've seen some that are about half-height, and I've seen some that have like two feet of clearance.
 
What exactly is your crawl space? Is it a little space under some stairs or somewhere you can stuff a few boxes in without any ventilation? Need some details about that space.
 
Well the crawlspace is the size of the house and its deep enough to where I can squat and get around in it, the floor is covered in plastic, and its dry, very dry. To the point where I think a hygrometers going to be needed so that I can make sure its not too dry.its a constant 65 degrees down there too so the pc should love it.

my plan was to mount the pc from the floor joist in some sort of open enclosure with window screens to allow air to circulate but to keep critters out.
 
it shouldnt be a problem as long as you protect from humidity/water and any 'critters', and if you can run cables down there. you could also buy a dehumidifier and put that down there with it which would help out.
 
i was considering doing the same thing..

really if i where going to do it i would build a wooden enclosure with some nice vent fans with some screen mesj..

the main thing i would worry about is the dust.. if your crawl space is like mine the dust is very fine.. when you stick your computer down there you are going to all of a sudden create a small amount of airflow that will no doubt bring with it more dust than normal..

building some enclosures with some mesh would probably be a good way to go (think Screen door type mesh).. and since noise isn't an issue you could do some nice 120mm high flow fans to keep airflow up..
 
probably, think how much dust gets into your computer just being in your house.. now you are in a place where there is actual bare dirt (and its very fine dirt)..

but then again that would just be my worry just because i've had plenty of cooling failures due to fans and HS getting clogged with fine dust..
 
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