Hey all,

I purchased a new pc desk and it has an enclosed space for a tower-style cpu. The cabinet door itself does not
have any air intake openings. I'm a little concerned about heat build-up within the space. I have cut out an
opening in the cardboard backing, approx 18" x 8", but it still seems pretty warm in there. Even with the
cabinet door open, the temperature inside is still warmer than the room temperature. I plan to put a
thermometer in there so I can get an accurate reading, but in the meantime, I was wondering what the general
consensus is regarding overall heat tolerance for a unit and its components in such a location. What do the
gurus do in this situation, and at what temperature should I be concerned? Any other info required (other than
what I've listed below) to determine a safe range?

Pertinent info?
Athlon 1 Ghz
CD burner
DVD drive
Floppy drive
2 HDD's (60 & 40 GB)

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and suggestions.

Al Thompson

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