Regarding Rain and humidity

[MURFING]

The issue is whether rain creates humidity or mist, or if the air carries tiny water droplets that could get inside and damage the computer, or as long as the computer is inside the apartment, it’s safe?..

 

 

The window was open in my room while it was raining, and my computer was on. My friend told me to close the window quickly because the humidity was 70% and it could damage my computer… is that true?

 

 

 

 

[Cringe_Master245]

5 minutes ago, MURFING said:

The issue is whether rain creates humidity or mist, or if the air carries tiny water droplets that could get inside and damage the computer, or as long as the computer is inside the apartment, it’s safe?..

 

 

The window was open in my room while it was raining, and my computer was on. My friend told me to close the window quickly because the humidity was 70% and it could damage my computer… is that true?

 

 

 

 

Based on a quick search, it seems like between 20-80% humidity is fine for a computer. But I am not an expert, so take this with a grain of salt. 

 

But it is still a good idea to not let it get too humid(for reference, my environment is kept at ~40%)

 

(again, take this with a grain of salt, I am not and expert)

[MURFING]

it went down from 70% to 66% in an hour tho

[Blue4130]

20 minutes ago, MURFING said:

The issue is whether rain creates humidity or mist, or if the air carries tiny water droplets that could get inside and damage the computer, or as long as the computer is inside the apartment, it’s safe?..

 

 

The window was open in my room while it was raining, and my computer was on. My friend told me to close the window quickly because the humidity was 70% and it could damage my computer… is that true?

 

 

 

 

Yes rain creates humidity. No, it isn't going to damage your computer. Just don't leave your computer directly under the window where water can drop directly onto it.

[MURFING]

3 minutes ago, Blue4130 said:

Yes rain creates humidity. No, it isn't going to damage your computer. Just don't leave your computer directly under the window where water can drop directly onto it.

Is the issue with the steam? Or is it that the air carries very tiny water droplets? Or is it that rainwater itself gets into the room and messes things up, even getting into the computer? I really don’t understand.

The humidity dropped from 71% to 65% in one hour  is that normal? Can this drop fix or reverse any damage that the humidity might have caused, if it caused any at all?

 

 

 

[Cringe_Master245]

14 minutes ago, MURFING said:

Can this drop fix or reverse any damage that the humidity might have caused, if it caused any at all?

No, the drop in humidity will not fix/reverse any damage that has occurred. But it is extremely unlikely that any damage did occur due to the humidity alone. 

[Poinkachu]

30 minutes ago, MURFING said:

Is the issue with the steam? Or is it that the air carries very tiny water droplets? Or is it that rainwater itself gets into the room and messes things up, even getting into the computer? I really don’t understand.

Steam is created by heating water. If you put your PC in an environment where steam is produced, that is asking for trouble from the start.

Rainwater entering the room by itself is not a problem for a PC, as long as it does'nt reach the components or the power sockets.

Air contains water vapor. It only becomes a problem if enough moisture & cold temperature is present for condensation to occur.

 

 

I mean...

It'd be silly to actually do this, but yeah you get the gist.

[MURFING]

3 minutes ago, Poinkachu said:

Steam is created by heating water. If you put your PC in an environment where steam is produced, that is asking for trouble from the start.

Rainwater entering the room by itself is not a problem for a PC, as long as it does'nt reach the components or the power sockets.

Air contains water vapor. It only becomes a problem if enough moisture & cold temperature is present for condensation to occur.

 

 

I mean...

It'd be silly to actually do this, but yeah you get the gist.

I mean 

Precipitation: 10%

Humidity: 71%

Wind: 5 km/h

Is this dangerous?

[Poinkachu]

2 minutes ago, MURFING said:

I mean 

Precipitation: 10%

Humidity: 71%

Wind: 5 km/h

Is this dangerous?

Either you're trolling or you're ultra paranoid

[Cringe_Master245]

4 minutes ago, MURFING said:

I mean 

Precipitation: 10%

Humidity: 71%

Wind: 5 km/h

Is this dangerous?

No. Just don't go above 80% humidity and you should be fine. The precipitation chance and wind speed aren't factors.

[MURFING]

2 minutes ago, Cringe_Master245 said:

No. Just don't go above 80% humidity and you should be fine. The precipitation chance and wind speed aren't factors.

so with 70% I can still leave my windows open?

[MURFING]

4 minutes ago, Poinkachu said:

Either you're trolling or you're ultra paranoid

 

4 minutes ago, Poinkachu said:

Either you're trolling or you're ultra paranoid

I swear I am being serious and actually losing my sleep over this.. Is 70% safe to keep my windows open?

[Cringe_Master245]

2 minutes ago, MURFING said:

so with 70% I can still leave my windows open?

It is fine, but I personally wouldn't, at least not for extended periods of time.

Edited January 2 by Cringe_Master245

[Poinkachu]

5 minutes ago, MURFING said:

 

I swear I am being serious and actually losing my sleep over this

Really now?

What does your common sense says about "Wind Speed 5KM/H" and it's effect to your Indoor PC ??

[MURFING]

5 minutes ago, Poinkachu said:

Really now?

What does your common sense says about "Wind Speed 5KM/H" and it's effect to your Indoor PC ??

I mean is not the wind that worries me, it is humidity rating which is 70% and it's currently 61% which is low for sure but when it was 71% when it was raining and my windows were open while my PC was on  cuz I am stupid and forgot to close my windows 

[MURFING]

8 minutes ago, Cringe_Master245 said:

It is fine, but I personally wouldn't, at least not for extended periods of time.

I rly didn't know it was raining

[Poinkachu]

3 minutes ago, MURFING said:

I mean is not the wind that worries me, it is humidity rating which is 70% and it's currently 61% which is low for sure but when it was 71% when it was raining and my windows were open while my PC was on  cuz I am stupid and forgot to close my windows 

Did we not explain it already ?

 

CONDENSATION is also needed.

 

And if the wind doesnt worries you, why you bother quoting that ?

[Blue4130]

23 minutes ago, MURFING said:

 

I swear I am being serious and actually losing my sleep over this.. Is 70% safe to keep my windows open?

Then you need to see a therapist. You have more issues that we on the forum are not qualified to help with. Rational people don't worry about stuff like this.

[manikyath]

if it is humid enough inside to be a problem for your computer, your house would be a serious health hazard.

[Dedayog]

6 hours ago, Blue4130 said:

Then you need to see a therapist. You have more issues that we on the forum are not qualified to help with. Rational people don't worry about stuff like this.

It kinda feels like someone made a second account, hmmm.

 

Tho this isn't about SSD's and CRT storage.

 

6 hours ago, MURFING said:

I rly didn't know it was raining

It's fine. A little humidity isn't going to do anything major.  it takes sustained exposure to start causing issues.

 

 

[Pusbucket]

Oh My Goodness!

Is this going to become the new "do 2.5" HD's lose data if next to a TV?" OCD thread?

[TetraSky]

Unless you're in this situation : 

 

70% humidity is fine for short period of times (not talking about seconds or minutes here. You have plenty of time)

Closing your window should be on par for the course if outside humidity is above 60%. For your own comfort. It wouldn't damage your computer.

For humidity to start hurting anything, the room's temperature would need to DROP for condensation to start forming.

Humidity from rain is fine, it's normal and doesn't last long. Just don't keep your PC anywhere near a window.

[Pusbucket]

8 hours ago, MURFING said:

The issue is whether rain creates humidity or mist,

 

 

 

8 hours ago, Blue4130 said:

Yes rain creates humidity. 

Considering this is another OCD thread, a minor point.

Rain does not create humidity.

Humidity creates rain.

 

Humid warm air rises until the air cools and can't hold any more water vaper, it then condenses and we have rain.

 

remember the water cycle;

Evaporation--Condensation--Precipitation

 

now of course rain will cause an increase in local humidity, but that's not the same cause-effect

 

as long as we're being overly pedantic and OCD.

 

 

[starsmine]

Usually water condensates around objects colder then ambient.

is your PC colder then Ambient? If its warmer then ambient, then the relative humidity around the PC would be lower. 

 

[MURFING]

10 minutes ago, starsmine said:

Usually water condensates around objects colder then ambient.

is your PC colder then Ambient? If its warmer then ambient, then the relative humidity around the PC would be lower. 

 

my PC was on but was at idle and being on means it was a warmer sjbject not coler, right?