Gaming having laptop angled out the windows during a snowstorm

[Dominator211]

we are currently getting hit by the noreaster right and I'm bored so I think I angle my pc so it intakes winter cool air to see how cold the processor can get. how cold should i let it get before i shut the window

 

[Taffy]

you posted twice.

...Uh...If you can make it work then I have no clue. I know that its important to make a CPU stay cool but not sure if there's any information about the effects of trying to make it super-cold. Don't lose your stuff.

 

[linuxares]

Yes, do that. I totally approve really cold air and something really warm in my electronics meet! /s

 

[ThoD]

Actually, processors are absolutely fine running at even -5C (and plenty professional water coolers try to get that low) with absolutely no performance hit and unless you go to bellow -15C, you won't encounter any issues besides a 3-4% performance drop. HOWEVER, the air needs to be cold, NOT cold because of humidity! Humid air will go inside the system and while it will cool it down, it will also leave part of the humidity inside, so after running a while it can ruin components.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

As ThoD said, if you can find a way to keep moisture out of your system, you can let it get literally as cold as you want

 

[Futurdreamz]

Saran wrap it really well, then leave it outside overnight.

make sure you shut it off first. Maybe pull the battery.