concrete and stuff

e-ternity · January 14th, 2003, 00:09

hey
um... where should i start.... k... i live in the basement...
there's no wood stage below so... there's just concrete under with this plastic stuff on top... um...
if i put my computer on it.... what will happen?? my parents are saying something about condensation
also how would it affect the computer itself?

hope u guys understand what i'm saying

-e

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January 14th, 2003, 08:21

How cold does it get down there? Is there any heating in the basement? Do you notice any condensation (moisture) on the walls or floor now? These are questions that must be answered before you set your computer up down there. Moisture and extreme cold can "kill", literally, a computer. I'd be very careful if I were you.
sincerely,
sx/amiga

e-ternity · January 14th, 2003, 09:00

to me, it seems really cold, but then again i'm cold blooded =p
anyways... i felt the side of my tower, it's cold enough that.. if you were a little warm, you could try cooling off by taking it and rubbing against it, lol..... sorry for the bad example
yeps there's heating down here... the insulation's pretty good =) looks like there isn't any moisture on the floors and i don't know bout the walls..... i'm guessin not

eh.... think i should ask my friend to make me a little stage for my comp to sit in?

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Player-X · January 14th, 2003, 09:00

If it's not that cold and the walls are dry you can set it up there

e-ternity · January 15th, 2003, 00:09

>If it's not that cold and the walls are dry you can set it up there

woohoo!!
-throws out the old telephone book from under the tower-

hey.... out of curiosity, what does being too cold has to do with the comp??

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January 15th, 2003, 07:43

When it too cold your monitor screen can look funny until it warms up and when the parts inside your computer start warming up, condensation can form on them. If that happens bzzzzzzzzt!

'Nuff said.
sincerely,
sx/amiga

The Vagrant · January 15th, 2003, 07:47

Just use an AMD, the cold will become the least of your worries.

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Ninjaa · January 15th, 2003, 07:47

Word of advice though: Don't ever turn your computer off. If the basement is that cold, it will be really hard on your electronics to be turned on and off.

e-ternity · January 16th, 2003, 07:43

>Just use an AMD, the cold will become the least of your worries.
lol... just got my new computer up and running.... right now i'm using the fan to warm my feet, lol

>Word of advice though: Don't ever turn your computer off. If the basement is that cold, it will be really hard on your electronics to be turned on and off.
....if its that cold..... i should grab a thermometer and check the temp down here =\

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January 16th, 2003, 07:56

I would definately reccomend that you check the temperature in the basement. Post what it is and then we can give you more accurate information as to wether or not your computer will be allright down there.
sincerely,
sx/amiga

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January 14th, 2003, 00:09	#1
e-ternity ... Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: bc, canada Posts: 499	concrete and stuff hey um... where should i start.... k... i live in the basement... there's no wood stage below so... there's just concrete under with this plastic stuff on top... um... if i put my computer on it.... what will happen?? my parents are saying something about condensation also how would it affect the computer itself? hope u guys understand what i'm saying -e __________________ Main: a7n8x dlx / athlonXP 2100 / (1)pc2700 512mb/ seagate 80gb/ ati 8500le 64mb.... now ati 9600xt 128mb YAY

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January 14th, 2003, 08:21	#2
sxamiga Guest Posts: n/a	How cold does it get down there? Is there any heating in the basement? Do you notice any condensation (moisture) on the walls or floor now? These are questions that must be answered before you set your computer up down there. Moisture and extreme cold can "kill", literally, a computer. I'd be very careful if I were you. sincerely, sx/amiga

January 14th, 2003, 09:00	#3
e-ternity ... Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: bc, canada Posts: 499	to me, it seems really cold, but then again i'm cold blooded =p anyways... i felt the side of my tower, it's cold enough that.. if you were a little warm, you could try cooling off by taking it and rubbing against it, lol..... sorry for the bad example yeps there's heating down here... the insulation's pretty good =) looks like there isn't any moisture on the floors and i don't know bout the walls..... i'm guessin not eh.... think i should ask my friend to make me a little stage for my comp to sit in? __________________ Main: a7n8x dlx / athlonXP 2100 / (1)pc2700 512mb/ seagate 80gb/ ati 8500le 64mb.... now ati 9600xt 128mb YAY

January 14th, 2003, 09:00	#4
Player-X Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: From Kuching in Malaysia now stuck in Houston Texas Posts: 9,111	If it's not that cold and the walls are dry you can set it up there

January 15th, 2003, 00:09	#5
e-ternity ... Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: bc, canada Posts: 499	>If it's not that cold and the walls are dry you can set it up there woohoo!! -throws out the old telephone book from under the tower- hey.... out of curiosity, what does being too cold has to do with the comp?? __________________ Main: a7n8x dlx / athlonXP 2100 / (1)pc2700 512mb/ seagate 80gb/ ati 8500le 64mb.... now ati 9600xt 128mb YAY

January 15th, 2003, 07:43	#6
sxamiga Guest Posts: n/a	When it too cold your monitor screen can look funny until it warms up and when the parts inside your computer start warming up, condensation can form on them. If that happens bzzzzzzzzt! 'Nuff said. sincerely, sx/amiga

January 15th, 2003, 07:47	#7
The Vagrant Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Valnain, Valendia Posts: 425	Just use an AMD, the cold will become the least of your worries. __________________ Warping the minds of men and sheperding the masses has always been your church’s domain. You lure sheep with empty miracles and a dead god. Or perhaps you, too, are a sheep. A poor little lamb, bleating for your faith as though it were milk of the poppy. Yet mark your savior well, for he is one of the demons you so fear.

January 15th, 2003, 07:47	#8
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 7,778	Word of advice though: Don't ever turn your computer off. If the basement is that cold, it will be really hard on your electronics to be turned on and off.

January 16th, 2003, 07:43	#9
e-ternity ... Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: bc, canada Posts: 499	>Just use an AMD, the cold will become the least of your worries. lol... just got my new computer up and running.... right now i'm using the fan to warm my feet, lol >Word of advice though: Don't ever turn your computer off. If the basement is that cold, it will be really hard on your electronics to be turned on and off. ....if its that cold..... i should grab a thermometer and check the temp down here =\ __________________ Main: a7n8x dlx / athlonXP 2100 / (1)pc2700 512mb/ seagate 80gb/ ati 8500le 64mb.... now ati 9600xt 128mb YAY

January 16th, 2003, 07:56	#10
sxamiga Guest Posts: n/a	I would definately reccomend that you check the temperature in the basement. Post what it is and then we can give you more accurate information as to wether or not your computer will be allright down there. sincerely, sx/amiga

January 17th, 2003, 14:19	#11
Player-X Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: From Kuching in Malaysia now stuck in Houston Texas Posts: 9,111	We need info to post better info