[Hardware] We all know that heat is bad for the PC, but what about the cold of winter?

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In summer our computers tend to suffer temperature problems, especially if their cooling is not adequate or we expose them to extreme levels, as can happen with laptops that we take on vacation in full sun.

Performance in these cases suffers, we all know it is bad, however, now that winter is coming, what happens with the cold? Is it just as bad? Or do we not have to worry as much? Have you noticed? that the battery of your devices lasts longer in one season than in another? Now we will find out the reason.

Does the cold affect our PCs?
Well, any extreme condition will have negative effects on an electronic device, however, cold, unlike high temperatures, is much better for our computers, and, except for very specific occasions, it will even be beneficial to get the most out of our processors. . Think that the speed records of the best overclockers are thanks to putting these components even at subzero temperatures using liquid nitrogen and the like.

Now, that does not mean that if our computer is frozen it is good, there are risks such as condensation due to sudden changes in temperature or even breaking a part, such as the hinges of a laptop lid.

That is, you won't have to worry if you leave an electronic device somewhere where the temperatures are very low, but it won't be good to take it to the North Pole either.

What's more, if you look a little you will see how they work even better, not only at performance levels, but also, for example.

 

 

The battery, which will be in a more suitable temperature range and its consumption will be more efficient and lower, making both its degradation and duration much more optimal.

For this reason, it is recommended in summer to try to reduce their heat as much as possible and try to expose them to the sun. Heat is the main enemy of a laptop, desktop or any device. The screen of your mobile phone could burn in the sun, however, the cold, unless it freezes and you break it due to a blow, will not be a permanent problem. Of course, be careful with condensation. If you have a device at -5 degrees and you put it in your house at 20, it is likely that there is humidity that could thaw water drops and damage your equipment. It is the only risk you should take into account.

However, this is a general recommendation. Each device is different and the same system cannot be applied to all. Imagine that you have a PC with liquid cooling and it freezes, obviously turning it on with a component that is not going to work, because the liquid is solid will not be good, even if it does not need to be cooled anymore at that moment.

So, apply logic and take care of your devices, although you already know what you have to do between heat and cold, one is much more harmful than the other and we must take this into account if we want them to last as long as possible in acceptable conditions. .

 

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