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Is putting my desks a radiator a bad idea?

DroPouT1999
By DroPouT1999
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So recently i've decided to upgrade my set up to something with an eyefinity style layout, the only problem with this is the need for me to move my desks so they are straight (unlike the current setup where they're setup in an 'L' formation against my chimney breast). So the only option for me is to put it against the radiator in order for my desks to be straight.

 

I think this is relevant but my PC would be on my desk, above the radiator, and closest to the outside wall because it's coldest which would prevent overheating. 

 

So is this a bad idea?

 

 

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It really depends on how hot it is going to get and if the heat from the radiator will be getting directly into your computer (or will the desk block the air flow?)

 

In any case more heat will never be a good thing.

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Yeah its a bad idea to basically have an intake from a radiator.

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Yeah its a bad idea to basically have an intake from a radiator.

There will be nothing intaking air from the radiator itself, it will be under my desk where my feet would go.

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There will be nothing intaking air from the radiator itself, it will be under my desk where my feet would go.

But will there be a gap between the wall and the radiator that will allow the hot air to reach your PC's air intake fans?

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But will there be a gap between the wall and the radiator that will allow the hot air to reach your PC's air intake fans?

No, the PC is about 2 1/2 feet away from the radiator and it's right by the outside wall which is ice cold.

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Then you should be fine.

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Then you should be fine.

Okay, cheers.

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