How cold is too cold?

Slinky_Avenger · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:12

Probably a silly question really, I ask because I recently moved the computer into an unheated, uninsulated loft for time being and the temp can drop to 0 (about 32 or so Fahrenheit) during evening/night time during cold weather.

Could there be problems cold booting often?

How low could temps drop before you might start getting problems?

benwoodcock · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:37

Well, most seem to be fine on LN2 don't they...

Duke · 7 Jan 2009 at 20:07

You'll have more problems with condensation than it just being cold.

bremen1874 · 7 Jan 2009 at 20:36

Condensation shouldn't be a problem while the machine is in the loft.

You may get condensation when you eventually move be machine back into a heated area. When you do move it back give the machine plenty of time to come back up to room temperature and for any condensation to evaporate before it’s restarted.

I’ve been running a server in my garage for the last couple of months without any problems. The only difference is that the server is left on so it keeps itself warm.