Putting a computer inside a cupboard

[bazzabear]

How concerned would you be about doing the above, in terms of the effect on possibly overheating?

I have my eye on a twin pedestal desk which would mean placing the computer inside one of the pedestals. It would have about 4cm spare above it, 7cm to each side, and 10cm spare in terms of depth.

 

[bazzabear]

I was wondering whether I could remove the back of the cupboard so it's open there. As it stands, it just has a large hole there for wires. Might have to go look at it in the shop to be sure.

 

[bazzabear]

Interesting thought. The reason for the whole idea is to make the lounge a bit more lounge-like. Now I think about it though, could simply always have the door open when it's switched on. Simple solution now you say it!

This is the desk in question. About the only one I can find with a cupboard that's big enough.

https://www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk/...al-solid-oak-large-computer-desk/1003023.html

 

[bazzabear]

Cheers guys, all useful info.

I think I'll nip in next time I drive past one of their showrooms, and see how easily I could remove the rear of the cupboard. With the back off, and the front open in use, I reckon I'd be pretty happy with it. I think my computer runs fairly cool anyway. (Is there any free temperature monitor software I could check with though?)

 

[bazzabear]

Are you going to be overclocking?

I've done this before with office machines and it's fine. You just have to think about airflow and noise. Make sure cool air can come in at the bottom AND WONT GET BLOCKED and vent at the top. Put the PC on a rubber mat or something and the fans on rubber mountings so the cabinet doesn't become a speaker. Noise-absorbing foam is good too.

Cheers, really good tips.

i had one of those well the Tokyo one just a heads up the keyboard thing in the middle is useless it's not wide enough looks nice but in terms of ergonomics it was the worse buy ever. sold it at massive loss just to get shut of it.

Thanks for the tip - in fact I don't intend to use the shelf as a keyboard shelf at all. I much prefer to have the keyboard and mouse on the same level. So that won't be a problem (shame it's not just an actual drawer though). Was that the main problem? Or were there other ergonomic issues too?

It's actually a great shame that the cupboard bit of the Tokyo isn't big enough for my computer - as we have other Tokyo furniture so then it would match perfectly. But the Bevel is the right shade of oak, so I think it will be fine.

 

[bazzabear]

if it has no front or back to that part of the desk then you could just get a case with decent front and rear fan support, you dont really need to worry about the sides, so long the air gets pushed out the back then thats a that real matters.

Yes, my cases main fans are all front and back. The one concern is that the fans and rad panel for the AIO water cooling are at the top - and there's only going to be 4cm space there above the case. But to be honest, the fans hardly ever go above their slowest speed setting anyway (hence my claim above that I think the system runs quite cool).

 

[bazzabear]

I'm happy to look at any other recommendations for desks - but it has to be a natural oak finish.

 

[bazzabear]

The Micke doesn't look bad - but I have 140cm width to play with, and I'd like to get something as close to using all of that as possible.

 

[bazzabear]

Take a look at the set of drawers on castors you can get with it. Makes them wider, they’re exactly the same height.

It’s a small desk, my setup was moved to the conservatory and to keep the Mrs happy I slowly expanded rather than have a huge desk from the get go!

It’s good though, serves me well. Top can chip so be a bit careful.

Thanks a lot! Can I be really cheeky, and ask you for the width and height of the cupboard, and the width of the space for your legs? Don't seem to have those measurements on the website.

 

[bazzabear]

Very kind thanks!
I think just the measurements should be enough for m.

 

[bazzabear]

That's great - really appreciated, thanks.