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PC hardware: Build PC for outdoors to withstand the elements
Build PC for outdoors to withstand the elements
by altorltd - 8/1/06 10:52 PMHello, I need to build a PC that will be outside 24/7. It will need to be in a protective casing that can withstand the elements. Can you give me some recommendations on parts that can withstand the extreme tempaeratures. I need recommendations on motherboards, CPU, hard drives, and cases. I will also need to add a PCMCIA card for internet access. Thanks in advance.
Google: computer enclosures
by billzhills - 8/2/06 5:45 AM In reply to: Build PC for outdoors to withstand the elements by altorltdYou will not be able to use a standard case for outside use. Too many varibles to even attempt.
Bill
suggestion: panasonic toughbook
by ramarc - 8/2/06 5:55 AM In reply to: Build PC for outdoors to withstand the elements by altorltdthough you haven't mentioned where you live, an outdoor device may be subjected to temperature ranges from -10°F to 120°F, excessive humidity, wind driven dust and rain, etc. consumer grade electronics are made for controlled environments. for example, a WD hard drive's operational temp range is 41°F to 140°F; ASUS motherboard manuals advise to "avoid dust, humidty, and temperature extremes; do no place the product in any area where it may become wet."
you'll either need to build a tough, weatherproof enclosure or look into industrial compturers/ notebooks such as panasonic toughbooks.
Thanks everyone so far, here are some more info on this need
by altorltd - 8/2/06 6:18 AM In reply to: suggestion: panasonic toughbook by ramarcThe case will be a weather resistant case that has insulation as well as vents for multiple fans.
The computer is used to analyze and collect environmental data in the wild and very very rural areas. There are no cables or DSL lines where we are talking about. It does have power supply, but the only way to transmit this data is through cellular link.
It will be about 20 feet in the air and will gather data on the environment (ie, temp, humidity, ect for scientific purposes) through a series of sensors on the ground. The temperature extremes will be -20 to about 120F.
Hope this helps.
(NT) Google: Environmental sensors
by billzhills - 8/2/06 6:36 AM In reply to: Thanks everyone so far, here are some more info on this need by altorltdLook into industrial PCs
by jgt10 - 8/2/06 6:41 AM In reply to: Thanks everyone so far, here are some more info on this need by altorltdThere are several manufactures that make ruggedized idustrial PCs for manufacturing floors. I've seen models that have NO requirements for air movement through the case for cooling.
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