Computer cozy...

[lens pirate]

The wife is crafting again.....:lol:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p83/45government/Cozyweb.jpg
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[tim]

That's a great way to keep your computer warm! We all know how computers hate to be cold... :p

[YP5 Toronto]

probably not the best idea for a computer.....or the valuable data there in.

[lens pirate]

Air sucks in the front.... Shoots out the back. Temps unchanged. Relax tempraphobes are everywhere. :lol:

[Moppie]

Why?? ??? ???

[YORCHI]

Why?? ??? ???
why not?

[jdm.squeek]

Air sucks in the front.... Shoots out the back. Temps unchanged. Relax tempraphobes are everywhere. :lol:


Not entirely true. It also sucks air from the side. And just doesn't seem like a good idea to cut half the air supply off. Especially when running programs such as CS3 where they run extra hot and is necessary to keep it at the lowest temperature possible so it can continue operating without frying the RAM.

[jetboy]

How much noise suppresion does this give you?

[Adamora]

How much noise suppresion does this give you?

exactly what i was thinking, looks like it suppresses the shakes too.

[SirStuey]

Not entirely true. It also sucks air from the side. And just doesn't seem like a good idea to cut half the air supply off. Especially when running programs such as CS3 where they run extra hot and is necessary to keep it at the lowest temperature possible so it can continue operating without frying the RAM.
If there are no vents or intakes cut into the side of the case, then only a very marginal amount is going to be taken in through the seams.

[In2Photos]

How much noise suppresion does this give you?

exactly what i was thinking, looks like it suppresses the shakes too.
If this is what you are doing to reduce noise or vibration you need some better parts inside your PC! ;)

[MaxxuM]

Air sucks in the front.... Shoots out the back. Temps unchanged. Relax tempraphobes are everywhere. :lol:

I wouldn't think the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) would approve of placing a highly combustible material around any electronic device that produces heat, has moving parts and relies on air for cooling. No offense, but most fire accidents are preventable.

[lens pirate]

Once again safety frogs....no increase in temps, no side vents blocked, no seams blocked either. No fabric near hot or moving things. :rolleyes:

Yes it DOES make it less loud. Well that and the dynamat extreme the case is lined with. :D

Why?? Cuz she is learning to sew, and it makes the big black box look better in the livingroom. :p

[Adamora]

If this is what you are doing to reduce noise or vibration you need some better parts inside your PC! ;)

GTX 260 (louder than a vacuum)
Q9550 Quadcore fan is whiny (i need a 3rd party dammit!)
And the case cools like a dream but has one fan that whines, unlucky me in both cases.

A bit of fluff on the case wouldnt hurt >:).

But i think maxxum has a point, it can be dangerous, particularly if the PSU blows and the cover somehow catches fire, Remember kids, get surge protection!

[Titus213]

Once again safety frogs....no increase in temps, no side vents blocked, no seams blocked either. No fabric near hot or moving things. :rolleyes:

Yes it DOES make it less loud. Well that and the dynamat extreme the case is lined with. :D

Why?? Cuz she is learning to sew, and it makes the big black box look better in the livingroom. :p

And that is all the reason needed to maintain peace in the home....:lol:

[MaxxuM]

Once again safety frogs....no increase in temps, no side vents blocked, no seams blocked either. No fabric near hot or moving things. :rolleyes:

Yes it DOES make it less loud. Well that and the dynamat extreme the case is lined with. :D

Why?? Cuz she is learning to sew, and it makes the big black box look better in the livingroom. :p

Just saying, it isn't safe. I've seen too many computer's short, shoot fire out the PSU and start to smolder to even consider what you're doing. I know it's like one in a million... The question is, do you feel lucky? UL doesn't recommend people place power cords under rugs - there's no heat, no air flow problem, the plastic/rubber insolation is excellent these days and very little chance of a short... but it has caused fires and it will again. It's your life and you can do as you please, I just want you to know that it isn't safe.

[Adamora]

Just saying, it isn't safe. I've seen too many computer's short, shoot fire out the PSU and start to smolder to even consider what you're doing. I know it's like one in a million... The question is, do you feel lucky? UL doesn't recommend people place power cords under rugs - there's no heat, no air flow problem, the plastic/rubber insolation is excellent these days and very little chance of a short... but it has caused fires and it will again. It's your life and you can do as you please, I just want you to know that it isn't safe.

Holy...? youve actually seen this? hope they where using stock case psu's or else im gonna have to insure my computer.

[MaxxuM]

Holy...? youve actually seen this? hope they where using stock case psu's or else im gonna have to insure my computer.

Yep, during a LAN party... We heard a pop and a friend of mine said, "What the..." the room lit up and there was this pop pop pop sound with blue flames spurting out the back. Then the room was filled with smoke. The second time I got a report of a computer smelling bad. I went to the room and pulled the desk away from the wall. There was a fire imprint (blackened) with the outline of the fan grill on the wall. Another friend of mine is in the Fire Department and he's related at least two stories where a computer was at fault.

[Adamora]

Yep, during a LAN party... We heard a pop and a friend of mine said, "What the..." the room lit up and there was this pop pop pop sound with blue flames spurting out the back. Then the room was filled with smoke. The second time I got a report of a computer smelling bad. I went to the room and pulled the desk away from the wall. There was a fire imprint (blackened) with the outline of the fan grill on the wall. Another friend of mine is in the Fire Department and he's related at least two stories where a computer was at fault.

:|....

i love my thermaltake...i love my thermaltake....i love....

[SirStuey]

That's the difference between a good PSU and a bad one. Most of the time, a good PSU won't go out with a pop and a bang.

Take a $20 "650W" Raidmax or similar low-end PSU, and it will choke and fail under a 400W load under operating temps. Take a 400W PC Power & Cooling or similarly reputable brand PSU, and it will gladly handle a 600W load with much issue. These are fictional numbers, but representative of what has been observed.

[Adamora]

be careful, some companies calculate the Watt's of their product in misleading ways, a 600watt psu can be a 400 watt psu, depending on how it handles power.

[SirStuey]

be careful, some companies calculate the Watt's of their product in misleading ways, a 600watt psu can be a 400 watt psu, depending on how it handles power.
Exactly. Some of the sneakier companies also rate their output for room temperature operation. Once a pc starts up and draws a load, the local temp is going to be much higher than that.

[Moppie]

Yep, during a LAN party... We heard a pop and a friend of mine said, "What the..." the room lit up and there was this pop pop pop sound with blue flames spurting out the back. Then the room was filled with smoke. The second time I got a report of a computer smelling bad. I went to the room and pulled the desk away from the wall. There was a fire imprint (blackened) with the outline of the fan grill on the wall. Another friend of mine is in the Fire Department and he's related at least two stories where a computer was at fault.


I've also seen this happen.

I turned on a flatmates PC and nothing happened, so I pressed the power button again, there was a loud pop, like a gunshot, and lots of flame and sparks coming out the back followed by lots of smoke.

A bit of paper or soft fabric anywhere near it could have easily started to smoulder and turned quickly into a fire.

[Quad]

I've also seen this happen.

I turned on a flatmates PC and nothing happened, so I pressed the power button again, there was a loud pop, like a gunshot, and lots of flame and sparks coming out the back followed by lots of smoke.

A bit of paper or soft fabric anywhere near it could have easily started to smoulder and turned quickly into a fire.


LOL that's great. It is the sort of thing that might happen to me.

"Really I just turned your computer on? No I didn't stick anything it to the PS."

Then I get these accusatory looks and stares.

[lens pirate]

I too have seen a number of power supplies "pop" normally its no big deal.

Once again there is nothing on my wifes Cozy that is anywhere near the power supply vent. bw!

Guys I am gonna survive this I promise.

[Moppie]

Well, then at the very least, could you get her to re-make it in a respectable fabric?

That stuff looks like carpet underlay from the 80s.

[MaxxuM]

Well, then at the very least, could you get her to re-make it in a respectable fabric?

That stuff looks like carpet underlay from the 80s.

LOL...

Maybe she could make something with Flame Retardant Mat (RoHS) (http://www.globalspec.com/FeaturedProducts/Detail/UniHomeIndustry/Silicone_Flame_Retardant_Mat_Pad_RoHS/79503/0?lp=1) wrapped in some fire retardant material that pleases the eye. This way, you get sound dampening & a pretty cozy :)

In truth, the absolute best option is to have a desk with a computer bay that is lined with acoustic matte. That way it's out of sight and quiet.

[lens pirate]

LOL...

Maybe she could make something with Flame Retardant Mat (RoHS) (http://www.globalspec.com/FeaturedProducts/Detail/UniHomeIndustry/Silicone_Flame_Retardant_Mat_Pad_RoHS/79503/0?lp=1) wrapped in some fire retardant material that pleases the eye. This way, you get sound dampening & a pretty cozy :)

In truth, the absolute best option is to have a desk with a computer bay that is lined with acoustic matte. That way it's out of sight and quiet.

I lined the case witgh acoustic matte. Dynamat Extreme. Didn't do much but my PC weighs 500 lbs.

[jetboy]

Remind me to never take computer build advice from Maxxum or Moppie :lol: . I have never had a PSU pop, fizzle, or sizzle nor do I know anyone who has used one that has. Buy quality parts and they function as such. Crap parts only quickly crap out.

[MaxxuM]

Remind me to never take computer build advice from Maxxum or Moppie :lol: . I have never had a PSU pop, fizzle, or sizzle nor do I know anyone who has used one that has. Buy quality parts and they function as such. Crap parts only quickly crap out.

If you stay in the business long enough, eventually you'll see everything :)

[Adamora]

Hell the only time ive had problems is when my 7900GT Exploded.

[adam8080]

Lets just say that I have had my fair share of fun with electrical equipment, computers included, to know what kind of shenanigans may happen at inopportune times.

I agree that cover isn't the smartest idea, and that carpet underneath isn't helping to much either...