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I've made my computer 100% Efficient (aussie.zone)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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If you want a 100% efficient computer like me, all you have to do - and it's very simple!

Count all of the noise and heat as useful work.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I don't know if it is efficient, but the heat generated from my desktop while gaming is a nice substitute for a heater.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

I've also read that encoding videos in handbrake is another good way to raise the room temperature, it's technically 100% efficient because all of the energy given to the CPU, GPU, etc. goes into heat. The exception however, is the fans which also make noise as well as a little bit of heat. An Air Conditioner/Heat Pump will be more "efficient" because they operate by moving heat between two spaces, but you can't play games on an air conditioner (at least not supposed to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPUl0Phg6mg)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

This doesn't work in Queensland unfortunately. Any tips for making it produce cold air rather than warm?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I'm in QLD freezing my arse off, however, you could pair the computer with a thermoelectric generator to absorb the heat from the computer and power it. However, that probably won't work and would be an infinite power hack. It wouldn't make the room cooler but not make the room hotter.

Edit: It's been attempted! https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9728234

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

You're right, I should have been clearer: This doesn't work in Queensland, aside from the two to three weeks of jumper weather we get per year.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

two to three weeks of jumper weather

You mean two to three months, right?

And by two to three, you mean four to five, right?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You must be in Cairns or something

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Brisbane, but I'm also overweight so my perception of the cold may be skewed.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Turn the power cable 180 degrees. You may need to use a mallet

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (3 children)

This time of year, the heat is useful work.

Not sure what value the noise provides though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Not sure what value the noise provides though.

Same reason why loud car enthusiasts like loud cars, no sound better than a fan screaming at 100%

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

the noise keeps the wild animals away

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

"Lol it's thinking, so cool!"

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Just turn off your heater and use your computer in the winter.