Windows 10: Computer Ventilation and Desk

On Saturday, I am getting an Antique Roll Top Desk for my Computer Room. I will be taking the old desk and will be putting it in my room, since I need more desk space.

As you all know, a Roll Top Desk has a top that opens and closes. If I put my tower and monitor on this desk, and close the top, will it cause ventilation issues for the computer? I will only be closing the top when the computer is turned off.

Any help would be appreciated!

P.S. I know this question is a little odd to ask.

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Since you say you think the problem happens when the computer is under heavy load, it could be an overheating problem.

Try monitoring the CPU and GPU temperatures.

Since that is a Tower case PC, try opening the case to see if there is a problem with vents being blocked, ie dust bunnies, or poor ventilation. Try to recrate the problem with the case open.

Point a desk fan at the open case and try to recreate the problem.

 

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The only time you need to worry about good ventilation is when the computer is turned on. If it is off, it will not overheat because, it's not on.

 

Yes, it probably will (when it's on even at idle) if you are talking about a desktop computer. Laptops on the other hand produce less heat but are also more susceptible to heat.

 

we are not talking about Idle, we are talking about being powered on, or being powered off. Not sleep, hibernate or idle. So, if the desktop computer is powered off, not idle, it will not need ventilation.

 

Well duh, I thought it would be pretty logical that he's not asking about it's state when not running but only when left running a program and using some resources and so produces heat. It's not a live thing to need fresh air to breathe.

 

Guys, I was just asking if it needed ventilation when I shut it down and close the top. I just didn't know how this worked. It's a Desktop.

 

My rolltop is unhappy with desktop anywhere but, beneath the center drawer, in the kneewell. Even when idle power off, heat is still generated.

Stick it on a power strip and kill all when leaving it.

The monitor shouldn't be an issue, there is some breathing room in the canvas backer of oak slats (tambour) at least if it truly is old oak roll top.

Since not all roll tops are created equal, suggest checking it after 8 hours for heat build-up or just stick a thermometer in it.

 

I didn't understand what you were saying? Can you verify what you are saying when you mentioned the power strip and how your Roll Top doesn't agree with your desktop.

 

First, the not all roll tops are created equal bit. Your roll top appears to be newish 1970?? Vintage. That means it's oak plywood or particle board veneer.

Suggest taking a razor to bottom of drawer front rails, your going to see picture grain laminate.

If you put your desktop atop desk or in kneewell your fine.
Same with monitor, otherwise you'll need to power down, and then power off.

Have seen the glue on tambour re-melt from heat generated by monitor in rolltop.

Have had more than enough enclosed spaces in 48 years of computers.

Laptops cool, desktops with 750watt or greater
PSU you need ventilation or power strips to kill heat.

My rolltop is circa 1900, The Hyde glue on the tambour doesn't like heat. It's applied hot, and can liquefy again.

Just trying to give you a warning. Even my bookcase build heated up when powered down but not powered off. Had to remove door and knock vents in that one.

Where did you plan on putting the desktop computer.

New or old the heat from desktop computer will separate the joints and panels if left powered on for long time.

 

I planned on putting it on the desk top, itself. If it will fit, that is. I mean... I could put the desktop on our old sewing machine as it is open, but really wanted to leave it on the new desk.

 

@Frozenoem1, so you don't think it's a good idea to put it on the desk top itself or do you?

 

I wouldn't have a problem putting a pc on the writing surface of desk but, closing the roll top on any residual heat from that desktop computer that I'd have a problem with.

Atop or beneath no problem whatsoever. Plenty of air movement.

My only true issue is when that roll top comes down, that's when things/joints cook.

Your call though.