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Distance from the tower for proper ventilation

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choupi35 Posted messages 3 Status Membre -  
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Hello,

I would like to know how far (on each side and in height) to place the desktop computer tower to ensure proper ventilation. The vents are located on the left side and at the back.

Thank you

Have a great day!!
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papy-ion Posted messages 4130 Status Membre 1 013
 
Hello. Count at least 10 centimeters.
Is the tower in a closed, open, or other type of furniture?
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madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   12 483
 
In principle, 5 cm is sufficient on the ventilation side, while for air circulation, it's better to have a minimum of 20 cm to facilitate the flow.
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choupi35 Posted messages 3 Status Membre
 
I placed the tower in an open office cabinet, but there is only 5 cm of distance from the printer located next to it.
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madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   12 483
 
it's sufficient, a printer doesn't heat up much, just make sure that the back of the PC (exhaust ventilation) is clear and accessible.

Please mark the post as resolved if this answer suits you.
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papy-ion Posted messages 4130 Status Membre 1 013
 
But on the other hand, a printer generates vibrations that, over time, can damage hard drives.
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madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   12 483
 
Well, let's say it will depend on the type of printer and the frequency of use, but honestly, in quite a few years, I've never seen a printer harm a hard drive, which can still withstand quite a bit of vibration, especially since the first ones are generated by the PC itself (opening disk drives, plugging and unplugging USBs, and so on...)
Unless you have a very old or huge printer...

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papy-ion Posted messages 4130 Status Membre 1 013 > madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention  
 
Yep! I totally agree, but we've had this kind of problem with that at work. That's why I specified "in the long term."
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madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   12 483 > papy-ion Posted messages 4130 Status Membre
 
oki, I see we're in the same profession :-)
Okay for work, but most professional printers are heavier than consumer inkjet printers and the printing frequency is the same.
However, it's true that if we can separate them, it's better, but for individuals, I wouldn't worry too much.

Thanks for the advice.
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papy-ion Posted messages 4130 Status Membre 1 013 > madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention  
 
I found a solution: to place small pads (like chair feet) under the printer's feet, the difference is striking. The same goes for a USB hard drive; I could tell right away if it was spinning, given the vibrations it generated.
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madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   12 483 > papy-ion Posted messages 4130 Status Membre
 
So we have the same ideas; at my place, I've added this type of fiber pads under all the PCs and other vibrating machines, if only because it prevents vibrations from being transmitted to the wooden desks (like here) and acting as a sounding board.

Very effective as well, polystyrene works great for larger objects, and for the design, you just need to glue a fabric of your choice onto the polystyrene with a glue (Prit super glue). Place the device on top, and you don't hear anything.


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choupi35 Posted messages 3 Status Membre
 
Alright, thank you for your answers.
Have a good day!
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