Windows 10: Pc moisture

Hi forum.

I saw a tutorial regarding maintenance on PC system. And the guy doing the tutorial said, that he includes
A few silicon gel packs in his tower (on the bottom) which absorbs the moisture during winter or cold days. Is this legit?
or would it do damage within the tower?

Thank you.

:)

 

I LOST MY PHONE DUE TO AN UPDATE!

I am asking myself how you find moisture in a device that it worked and due to an upgrade don't... so moisture is bad only when it is upgrading??? I confuses me. I still don't think they found moisture but the consequences of it. and then I ask: any other
cause can take you to same consequences? Realise that moisture can go and come back... I have many computers and devices around and none is broken for moisture...



I mean... I am not buying one expensive device so delicate that moisture can broke it down... some one has to be responsable of this.

 

N85 Dead after NSU

If moisture has gotten into the phone then all of the electronics are suspect.

Esentialy everything but the case would need replacing, factoring in the man hour costs it would be more expensive than a new phone, thefore once moisture gets into the phone it becomes uneconomical to repair



Now as to how moisture could get in,

aside from being dunked, splashed or rained on, if the phone is kept in a pocket close to the skin moisture damage can occur from sweat.

Also if any time is spent in a humid enviroment moisture could seap in

 

You could check your local min/max moisture values and compare that with the values in the specs for your PC.

Never heard of using silicon Silica gel packs, but sounds reasonable!

Cheers

 

It's a good idea for high moisture environment but it's not Silicone but Silica gel and can be found in packaging of products that may rust or otherwise be damaged by moisture. Once it gets saturated with moisture it turns bluish color but it can be fixed by heating it in an oven and than it's like new again. In an average desktop computer it would need to be strategically placed in few places to cover whole case, one little bag at the bottom is not going to do much.
I keep few in my gun, fishing rod and camera cases for instance, Other sensitive equipment could use it too. Using that stuff for at least 50 years.

 

Thanks for correcting us to the correct name! *Wink

Cheers

 

No, it's not necessary - just run the computer and the heat generated by the various components will be moved around by PSU, system and processor fans will keep everything toasty dry.

You can buy cheap hygrometers on EBAY if you are concerned with monitoring your domestic humidity levels.

Remember that condensation occurs when warmer moist air meets colder surfaces at lower than ambient temperature.

The silica gel will eventually fragment with swelling and contracting from atmospheric moisture absorption and loss, producing abrasive and potentially harmful dust that could be breathed in.

Dispose of Silica gel packs as it says on the pack, and sometimes it also says "do not eat". Don't!

 

Moisture would form after turning computer off. Case is most susceptible to it, I have seen many rusted ones as well as corroded contacts and that doesn't happen in dry environment.
When bringing any electronics in from cold, always let it worm up to room temperature before turning on.
Definitively don't eat, it will turn you into a mummy or at least make you drink more beer.

 

*Roflmao2
It may get damp if it gets colder than the ambient air temperature, or is in a situation with limited airflow, like under a desk, in a closet, or covered with stuff (like papers, drying underwear and socks) that insulates it from room temperature and it is inproximity to a cold exterior wall or chilling draughts, for instance. And yes, the cases may get rusty (but usually not inside the case!) in such circumstances, but silica gel in the bottom of the case will not help, unless regenerated regularly like Dr Who. A desk fan will definitely help, both in winter and in summer.

 

Most rust I have seen is right at the bottom of the case and mostly at seems where they are not painted. Newer cases are better protected.

 

Ok guys thanks for the info.

PS: No silica gel was consumed during this thread.

 

Silica gel is used to absorb the moisture generated whilst shipping items, the issue is due to moving between areas of different ambient moisture content so the differences in a static location would not normally require any silica gel to prevent issues with moisture.

It could be an issue with irregularly used laptops which is kept in a laptop bag, but only if they were used in site work environments, or transported as aircraft hold baggage, as the general private living areas, are often air conditioned or at least fairly stable in moisture content