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A layer(s) of dust restricts heat...

RS9 9th Oct 2008

Transfer, PERIOD!

If Intel is now manufacturing components with significantly higher heat tolerances, then they should say so. My INTEL dual Zeon 3.6 Ghz processors have a published maximum in cabinet temperature (Not to be exceeded) of 95F. Published by whom? Intel!

A 10 degree differential for adequate cooling, depending on heat quantity produced and rate of airflow means a room temp. of 85F or less.(At a minimum)

Layers of dust on processor heat exchangers, memory boards, hard drives, and the blades of cooling fans all combine to reduce design airflows or heat rejection efficiencies. Dust is an insulator!

Hard drives are notoriously intolerant of heat! Raise the cabinet temperature to 100F plus, add layers of insulating dust and you will get what you sow. Penny wise and pound foolish.

It won't happen the day you do this,(Maybe) but the destroying effects of heat will work to bring about earlier than expected component failures!

If ALL your server/workstation components are documented from the component manufacturer to the nominal operating temps of a desert PLUS the insulating properties of dust, then go for it.Other wise, you are play Russian roulette with your computer equipment. Some people have more money (maybe not) than common sense!

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