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How to Run a Computer in a Sub-Zero Environment?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the begging-to-be-overclocked dept.

Underdog asks: "I've seen tons of Slashdot articles on cooling hardware, but my company may be taking on the task of wiring a large sub-zero (as low as -14) warehouse with temperature sensors and the requisite network equipment and computers to read them. Our initial proposal includes at least a dozen acquisition computers, hung from the racks in the freezer. Does anyone have any experience with installing computers in extremely low temperature locations?"

3 of 152 comments (clear)

  1. Stable Operating System by QuantumFTL · · Score: 4, Funny

    Most important thing is to use a stable operating system, that way it doesn't freeze up.

    Thanks folks, I'll be here all week!

  2. Intel is your cold weather friend by Roadkills-R-Us · · Score: 4, Funny

    Just use any of the Intel processors produced in 2005. Of course, you might have to beef up the A/C to keep the warehouse from thawing...

  3. Re:ATIC by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Taking advice from people who can't keep their server running isn't advised.