Will putting my computer next to a window make it run cooler?

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Nate 10160

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I can put my new gaming pc next to my window, and i was wondering if doing that would make it run cooler. Its freezing outside so i wouldn't have my window open a lot, and the times i would it would just be slightly slightly cracked.
The flipside is, if i do this, the front intake fans will be facing the window which means ill have to flip the case around which will hide the side window panel
any advice appreciated.
running a cryorig h7 cooler on a i7 6700k and a gtx 1070 gpu. fractal design define s w/ window case.
 
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If you lower the ambient temp (room temp) by opening the window then yes your temps should be a bit better. I don't think it would be a good idea to face the case directly in front of the window (condensation).
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rhysiam

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What are your temps like right now? Unless you're actually thermally throttling, lowering the ambient temps aren't going to make any difference to performance. If you are hitting thermal limits, unless your goal is OC records or the like, the proper solution is to resolve your OC, not lower ambient anyway.

The only other argument is that lower temps result in (slightly) more efficient operation and longer life on your components. I think the longevity issues are overstated personally. Just about every phone and many laptops consistently run at thermal limits, like 90 degrees, for long periods of time. It's very unlikely that lowering operating temps by a few degrees is going to make a difference between a CPU/GPU's usable life.
 
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Thank you for your post.
I saw this message in another forum with no responses but my first thought was, if you need to put your computer next to a window to help cool it, you have bigger problems then which way to turn the PC or how far to "crack" the window open.....
 
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I saved these pic for special occasions :D

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Humidity would also be a concern.

The room that my PC is in gets quite cool without the heater on...Sorry. Cold.


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Some users have thought photoshopping was involved. Nothing but a cold ambient temp. was involved.
 
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