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PC in attic

  • 27-10-2007 1:06pm
    #1
    serotonin_sam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 204 ✭✭


    My PC is coming to a point that its under-resourced for the applications I want to run. However, its still fully functioning and I'd like to get the last drop of value out of it.

    The plan is to place it in the attic and run it as a cctv server. This would make a lot of sense from many points of view - as it would make the cable runs betwen camera's and pc easier/shorter. Also, its the only place in the house I could run this pc 24/7 as its bloody noisy!

    My only concerns with this are..

    1. Would there be any insurance issues with having this type of electric appliance in an attic?

    2. Would it be able to deal with extremes of temperature?


Comments

  • #2
    Zirconia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 386 ✭✭Zirconia
    Boycott Israeli Goods & Services


    I had considered moving a machine I use as a server and VPN endpoint into my attic too, but I've given up on the idea because of the temperature problem; I'm not sure about the winter - the machine should keep it's own temperature up I guess, but it will definitely overheat and crash in summer. I'm looking for a fanless machine for somewhere else in the house instead now.


  • #3
    Hobbes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,264 ✭✭✭✭Hobbes


    Give it to an under priviliged school for the kids to play with.


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