PC Placement (A/C)

[SexySuperVillain]

Hello. So, due to limited space, I only have 2 options for my tower placement; on the hardwood floor under the desk or in front of a window A/C unit. I'd prefer the latter, but I'm worried about condensation buildup or other issues stemming from the air conditioner. The tower wouldn't be directly in front of the A/C's blower, but rather a couple of inches below it. Any advice as to which placement I should go with? Thank you!

[fordy_rounds]

Not an airflow expert, but if your case has a vented top, you could fill it with exhaust fans and it'd keep all the cold A/C air out.

But also, if it's a condenser A/C unit, that actually dries out the air, so it'd probably be fine (and even help out your computer's cooling—JayzTwoCents did a video where he hooked an A/C unit to blow directly on his PC's radiator). If it's an evaporative (a.k.a. swamp) cooler, I'd put the PC on the floor and keep it away from all that moist air.

[Boomwebsearch]

3 minutes ago, SexySuperVillain said:

Hello. So, due to limited space, I only have 2 options for my tower placement; on the hardwood floor under the desk or in front of a window A/C unit. I'd prefer the latter, but I'm worried about condensation buildup or other issues stemming from the air conditioner. The tower wouldn't be directly in front of the A/C's blower, but rather a couple of inches below it. Any advice as to which placement I should go with? Thank you!

What window A/C are you using and what computer case plus fan configuration, most air conditioners will remove humidity from the air and should help your PC's cooling. Run the fan on high and cooling level on low or medium to push cold air further into the room and prevent some of the concerns with condensation build up.

[SexySuperVillain]

4 minutes ago, fordy_rounds said:

Not an airflow expert, but if your case has a vented top, you could fill it with exhaust fans and it'd keep all the cold A/C air out.

But also, if it's a condenser A/C unit, that actually dries out the air, so it'd probably be fine (and even help out your computer's cooling—JayzTwoCents did a video where he hooked an A/C unit to blow directly on his PC's radiator). If it's an evaporative (a.k.a. swamp) cooler, I'd put the PC on the floor and keep it away from all that moist air.

I actually have 3 120mm exhaust fans on my vented top. Any idea how I can tell if my A/C is a condenser or evaporative unit?

[SexySuperVillain]

1 minute ago, Boomwebsearch said:

What window A/C are you using and what computer case plus fan configuration, most air conditioners will remove humidity from the air and should help your PC's cooling. Run the fan on high and cooling level on low or medium to push cold air further into the room and prevent some of the concerns with condensation build up.

I don't know the exact A/C unit but it's a GE 12,000 BTU. My case is a ASUS TUF Gaming GT501 Mid-Tower and I've got 3 120mm front intake fans, 1 140mm rear exhaust fan, and 3 120mm exhaust top fans. 

[fordy_rounds]

1 minute ago, SexySuperVillain said:

I actually have 3 120mm exhaust fans on my vented top. Any idea how I can tell if my A/C is a condenser or evaporative unit?

Yep. Did you have to hook up a water line, or fill a water tank occasionally? If so, then it's evaporative. If it's all electric, it's a condenser. (Note that if you live somewhere humid, it's probably a condenser; evaporative coolers only really work in arid regions.) Another indicator is the outside of the unit; if it's wet and cool, it's evaporative, if it's hot, it's condenser.

[SexySuperVillain]

Just now, fordy_rounds said:

Yep. Did you have to hook up a water line, or fill a water tank occasionally? If so, then it's evaporative. If it's all electric, it's a condenser. (Note that if you live somewhere humid, it's probably a condenser; evaporative coolers only really work in arid regions.) Another indicator is the outside of the unit; if it's wet and cool, it's evaporative, if it's hot, it's condenser.

Okay, it's definitely a condenser then.