Pc under direct sunlight

[Tiberius]

So iv been redecorating my house in the last few days. I love working next to a large window, but this will put my pc under direct (morning) sunlight. I already put a veil on the window, but the pc is still quite exposed to sunlight. Will it harm my pc? I dont usually turn on my pc in the morning, but i wonder if constant exposure to sunligt would affect the compartment

[Bad 💀 Motha]

It's to always be avoided with ANY electronics as too much UV light could damage it (such as your laptop of phone) and also it will easily raise the devices operating temp

[Electric Cupcake]

Probably not, unless your case has cheap plastic parts that might warp or discolor.

It'll absorb extra heat, but normal running temp much higher than ambient room temp, so it won't make much difference unless your cooling is already compromised or sub-par.

Your screen and network router, on the other hand should be kept away from direct sun.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

A laptop or phone open fully to direct sunlight could force the device to heat in excess of 60*C just on the exterior alone. That's too hot. This would help in roasting the internals and any internal cooling would not keep up. That would be like having an ambient room temp of around 60*C

[Jelly Donut]

Originally posted by Tiberius:

So iv been redecorating my house in the last few days. I love working next to a large window, but this will put my pc under direct (morning) sunlight. I already put a veil on the window, but the pc is still quite exposed to sunlight. Will it harm my pc? I dont usually turn on my pc in the morning, but i wonder if constant exposure to sunligt would affect the compartment

Most consumer electronics are not designed to be exposed to sunlight and PCs are not exception.

Similarly that a PC is an indoor device and not an outdoor device; exposing your PC to direct sunlight can harm it, even when it's not plugged in.

[Nabster]

Should be fine, but not ideal, plastic and paint will degrade quicker.

[Washell]

If it's on the top, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Heat rises. If it's more, well, I know they sell shades for window sills to shade your plants, that may work. Or make something yourself out of wood or other materials. A small scale room divider could look pretty.

[vadim]

Originally posted by Tiberius:

Will it harm my pc?

It will not. Totally impossible. Despite what it have been told, ultraviolet cannot harm your PC. Because of many reasons, one of them is because it cannot go through a computer case, or even through the shell of microcircuits.

[! Alga]

Home windows are generally made from double-layered soda-lime glass. While it is true these types of windows aren’t capable of windshield-esque protection, they are capable of some protection.

Double-paned windows were chosen for this experiment not because of any UV-related connection; but rather, these windows are the most commonly found in homes and business around the world. As a result, it is almost certain that you may come into contact with these windows on a daily basis.

In case the midday recordings seem a bit out of place to you— think about it: when the sun is at it’s peak (solar zenith), it is shining directly down on earth. As a result, there is not much sun coming directly through windows as the majority of the rays are hitting the top of the building you may be in.

On the same note, these results should be read with the correct context. 1pm is solar zenith (when the sun is strongest), 9am-10am is within a 3–4 hour window of that, whereas 5pm-6pm is within a 4–5 hour window of that. As a result, the sun is lower on the horizon for the afternoon readings — which may help explain why those results are so much lower than the others.

For those who are curious, the percentage of UVA v.s. UVB for a car’s side window and the home window was 57% t0 43%, respectively; the percentage of UVA v.s. UVB for a car’s windshield was 14% to 86%, respectively.

What does all of this mean?
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Fortunately, the amount of UV seeping through windows is small in comparison to outdoors. Unfortunately, however, there are not many places where we are deemed “safe” from UV radiation. Although the amount of UV coming through windows is small when compared to being outside, there is certainly no argument as to whether or not UV is seeping through.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

I wouldn't even be worried about the UV; but more about any added heat from direct sunlight. But let's say there is a veil/curtain in the window but it's very thin and some direct (although somewhat shielded) sunlight comes through that and onto the PC; it should be fine. But I would assume you mean the PC Case; not something like a screen. As you'd definitely want to avoid direct sunlight and uv exposure to any screens. Phones and Tablets however are a little different and designed to take it. But it still not good to expose those to heat above 120*F (49*C). Or indirect heat, such as left inside a hot car, where in hotter months the inside of a vehicle can easily get well above this range.

[Sigma957]

You should see what happens to a Roundup container exposed to sunlight for almost 20 years. Half of the container disintegrated 10 years ago leaving a giant opening and all the poison liquid inside evaporated before then. I keep it around as a reminder what happens to objects exposed to sunlight daily.

[zirkustier]

Do you actually read the date you are replying to?

[Bad 💀 Motha]

It's still a relevant question.
But it's probably better suited to be moved to Off-Topic

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

Plastics and sunlight is not a very good idea...

One time I saw someone put a MIDI instrument (Keyboard) in direct sunlight and well, it kinda melted.

[! Alga]

If you worry about your pc screen will be damaged from UV. You can simply buy cover and put it on top when monitor off use. While gaming, as most homes have double layered windows. UV percentage going through is very small. Plus if you have certains or blinds it will reduce UV even more. I wouldn't worry about it. My screen is next to the window and I have blinders down through the morning and when my screen is not in use I apply monitor cover. In my house newly fitted windows 1 year ago and it has double layer glass