computers and cold temperatures[OT]

[Jacob Mansfield]

On 11 Nov 2011, at 13:01, CJ Tres wrote:
> IS it a bad thing to have a computer operating, say, in a garage during the cold winters?
> I realize there is some discussion on running 24/7 due to heat/cold expansion/contractions but it this machine were running 24/7 during winter is there any reason to believe it would be detrimental to the comp?
> 
> Also wondering if anyone has any practical experience with storing CDs/DVDs under cold conditions.
> One report I read was full of technical terms but ultimately stated that there isn't enough data to say one way or the other.


My company recently replaced it's server cabinet with a chest freezer!
all we've had so far is increased performance, and higher heating bills from when the engineers turn up the thermostat when they come back.
as for CDs, they don't appear to store well in cold conditions, but if they're inside the server, and being used/spun, the ice won't form

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