Setting Up Your Computer; Installing Your Computer In An Enclosure - Dell OptiPlex 330 User Manual

Setting Up Your Computer

Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure

Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact
your computer's performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Follow the
guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure:
NOTICE:
The operating temperature specifications indicated in this manual reflect
the maximum ambient operating temperature. The room ambient temperature
needs to be a consideration when installing your computer in an enclosure. For
example, if the ambient room temperature is at 25°C (77°F), depending on your
computer's specifications, you only have 5° to 10°C (9° to 18°F) temperature margin
before you reach your computer's maximum operating temperature. For details
about your computer's specifications, see "Desktop Computer Specifications" on
page 39 or "Mini Tower Specifications" on page 27.
• Leave a 10.2 cm (4 in) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the
computer to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
• If your enclosure has doors, they need to be of a type that allows at least
30 percent airflow through the enclosure (front and back).
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