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      unfortunately no, there is no warranty, i have to buy a new desktop 😞

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        thanksajdotcom
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        17C is about 62-63F [(if my math is right) I checked Google...it is], which is getting near the top-end range of my ideal temperature. 45-65F is ideal for me, so no, that's not cold at all. Most computers in Upstate NY deal with months of 6-8+ hour stretches of temperatures much colder than that with no issues.

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            Jason Banned @thanksajdotcom
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            @thanksajdotcom said:

            17C is about 62-63F [(if my math is right) I checked Google...it is], which is getting near the top-end range of my ideal temperature. 45-65F is ideal for me, so no, that's not cold at all.

            Ideal data center temperatures have actually been moved up to 68-78F range in recent years.

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              Jason Banned
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              Temperature isn't the biggest factor in a data center enviroment moisture in the air is a killer.

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                Danp @IT-ADMIN
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                @IT-ADMIN Have you considered purchasing a replacement motherboard instead of replacing the entire desktop?

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                  IT-ADMIN @Jason
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                  @Jason said:

                  Temperature isn't the biggest factor in a data center enviroment moisture in the air is a killer.

                  bravo ! a very good point, we have a very high moisture in qatar, maybe this is way

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                    thanksajdotcom @Danp
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                    @Danp said:

                    @IT-ADMIN Have you considered purchasing a replacement motherboard instead of replacing the entire desktop?

                    Depending on the age of the machine, it may or may not be worth it. If it's more than five years, I wouldn't bother unless he wants to scrap the machine and work and salvage it for home, or salvage it for a lab purpose...

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                      thanksajdotcom @IT-ADMIN
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                      @IT-ADMIN said:

                      @Jason said:

                      Temperature isn't the biggest factor in a data center enviroment moisture in the air is a killer.

                      bravo ! a very good point, we have a very high moisture in qatar, maybe this is way

                      Yeah, if you have cooler temperatures and high humidity, condensation is NOT your friend and will mess up a machine!

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                        thanksajdotcom
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                        Remember, two killers of electronics: moisture and heat.

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                          when i access server room, the metal looks wet, is this show that there is humidity right?

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                            coliver @IT-ADMIN
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                            @IT-ADMIN said:

                            when i access server room, the metal looks wet, is this show that there is humidity right?

                            You really need to get some humidity control and air conditioning (not just cooling) in there. If the metal looks wet chances are it is wet.

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                              thanksajdotcom @IT-ADMIN
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                              @IT-ADMIN said:

                              when i access server room, the metal looks wet, is this show that there is humidity right?

                              Yup. And remember, even if it isn't full-on droplets of water, if you're getting enough moisture that it's starting to actually do to your motherboards what it's doing to the door, you have a SERIOUS problem. I'd start by at least putting some dehumidifiers in there until a more permanent solution can be arranged. Just bear in mind, those have to be emptied usually.

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                                scottalanmiller @IT-ADMIN
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                                @IT-ADMIN said:

                                when i access server room, the metal looks wet, is this show that there is humidity right?

                                Yeah. It should NEVER look wet. You need a hygrometer in there, always. You should not be guessing, you need to KNOW what the humidity is at all times, even more than the temperature (which you would feel if it got too hot.)

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                                  scottalanmiller
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                                  Why is your server room at 17 anyway? That is far, far below recommended temperatures.

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                                    thanksajdotcom @scottalanmiller
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                                    @scottalanmiller said:

                                    Why is your server room at 17 anyway? That is far, far below recommended temperatures.

                                    And if you're dealing with high humidity as it is, this will only amplify the condensation problem by keeping the temperature lower...

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                                      scottalanmiller @thanksajdotcom
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                                      @thanksajdotcom said:

                                      @scottalanmiller said:

                                      Why is your server room at 17 anyway? That is far, far below recommended temperatures.

                                      And if you're dealing with high humidity as it is, this will only amplify the condensation problem by keeping the temperature lower...

                                      Yup, I'd look at raising that at least to 25.

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                                        scottalanmiller
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                                        Intel and IBM tests in similar weather conditions (New Mexico instead of Qatar) years ago put optimum efficiency of the datacenter closer to 30-32.

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                                          thanksajdotcom @scottalanmiller
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                                          @scottalanmiller said:

                                          Intel and IBM tests in similar weather conditions (New Mexico instead of Qatar) years ago put optimum efficiency of the datacenter closer to 30-32.

                                          Wow, that's 86-90F. That seems very warm!

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                                            IT-ADMIN @scottalanmiller
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                                            @scottalanmiller said:

                                            @thanksajdotcom said:

                                            @scottalanmiller said:

                                            Why is your server room at 17 anyway? That is far, far below recommended temperatures.

                                            And if you're dealing with high humidity as it is, this will only amplify the condensation problem by keeping the temperature lower...

                                            Yup, I'd look at raising that at least to 25.

                                            the problem is the high temperature we have in qatar, usually 46 - 38 C, so if i raise the temperature, i risk to kill the servers

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