Computer Heat in room...

[Virtualbody1234]

Yes, I grow weary.

Overexhausted, if you will.

finally, my moment of triumph

Where???

[abu_has_the_power]

finally, my moment of triumph

Where???

here? i finally won against the constant blatant disrespect i get from clocker

[Virtualbody1234]

Sorry, I don't see that at all.

[abu_has_the_power]

Sorry, I don't see that at all.

sigh

[Virtualbody1234]

I guess it was a short moment.

[abu_has_the_power]

I guess it was a short moment.

[kazaa2002]

I doubt it will make all that much difference. If it is running at full load, you will probably only save about 10W max. If it isn't running full load it won't even be as much as that.

The thing is to check what else could be giving off heat - the biggest culprit is usually the monitor. Make sure it goes into power saving mode VERY quickly (2 minutes is usually about right). Better still get an LCD monitor.

Another thing that gives out lots of heat is your graphics card - make sure that's not overclocked too. In fact underclocking that except when playing games will probably give you a much bigger heat saving than underclocking the cpu, and will probably be less noticeable.

Foxx, Lynx is right,best bet is get a LCD monitor...it worked for me.
however you must realize that the heat generated has to go
somewhere.
here are some referenceshttp://www.protech1.com/articles/coolingART.html
http://www.opstation.com/cooling.html
http://www.kooltronic.com/design/special.htm
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-22774.html
http://www.overclockers.com.au/article.php?id=118945
http://www.overclockers.com/articles38/
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Sections+index-req-printpage-artid-155.html
http://www.electronics-cooling.com/html/2001_august_a1.html

remember...an air cooling fan cannot cool a component below ambient temperature only a Peltier,phase change ,or freon type system can cool
below ambient temperatures and it is hot in Texas....in the mean time, move
your stuff away from that thermostat as far as possible.

[lynx]

Here's an idea.

Since hot air is (presumably) coming under your door, and then rising (as hot air does) past the thermostat, why not simply make a circular shield from a piece of card and put it around the thermostat to divert the hot air.

If your dad is right about the heat from the computer this should temporarily cure the problem and you can look for a more permanent solution. If it has no effect you have shown that your dad is wrong.

[iamtheoneandonlyone]

I swear my friend has like 6 cooling fans in his computer. And I say...just install an air conditioner in your room.

[clocker]

Where???

here? i finally won against the constant blatant disrespect i get from clocker

Congratulations.
Although, to be accurate, I would characterize my disrespect as sporadic
at best.