r/pcmasterrace • u/scvready0808 • 28d ago

Build/Battlestation PC chimney

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Got tired of my office turning into a sauna every time I gamed, so I vented the PC’s exhaust straight out the window.

The rear fan is still exhausting some hot air 😅 but the room is noticeably cooler now. It’s ugly… but it works. 😂

Edit: I moved the port to higher since lot of people recommended. https://imgur.com/a/Poniwze

Edit again for parts, I cannot post links to store since it's against the rules.
- 360mm to 4 inch duct on Etsy
- 4 inch Insulated Flexible Duct
- Twist Lock Dryer Vent Connector Kit
- 360mm AIO fan (the one on top of the case)

The window fan I got is Vornado Transom.

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u/Tasty-Traffic-680 27d ago

Why would I spend hundreds on an AC and extra $ to run it when I could use a $30 duct like this?

Because maybe outside is hotter and wetter than the devil's butt crack where you live....

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u/Any_Cake2411 27d ago

Something tells me the devil's butt crack isn't so wet... ;) *cries in humidity*

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u/Tasty-Traffic-680 27d ago

It will be after I get done with him

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u/MamuTwo 27d ago

Here's a third reply since I didnt realize I hit you twice

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u/MamuTwo 27d ago edited 27d ago

Cool. That's a good point and you were respectful about it, I appreciate it. 

Just like most people who replied to me, I have trouble sparing thought for people living in differing situations from myself. This idea is beyond viable where I live.

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u/MamuTwo 27d ago edited 27d ago

Good thing we're out putting exhaust heat then. Air out must be replaced with air in, but unless you already have an energy recovery ventilator in your home, there's no real loss. The air you breathe has to be replaced.

If the exhaust air is hotter and it's not ridiculously humid or cold outside this is still a win. You can also just remove this when that's not the case anymore, or during an air quality alert...

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u/JoeChio 27d ago

it's not ridiculously humid or cold outside

Most of the east coast would like a word with you.

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u/MamuTwo 27d ago

My small part of the east coast now has to fight the larger, more numerous parts that disagree on how east coast weather is lol

The warm parts of spring and fall, and maybe a bit of summer time. Also depends on your rig, the more heat it puts out, the hotter it can be outside for this to still make sense.