Thermal just means related to heat. All the parts inside the computer that carry electricity are made of metal, and all metals expand when they get hot and contract when they cool off. Generally, it's not so much the heat that hurts electronics as how often the parts cycle from hot to not-so-hot.

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But I do notice that my computer does remain pretty warm and seems to be making lots of noise sometimes.

You're going to have to describe the noise. Is it fans spinning up fast? Is there a buzz or intermittent sound?

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But based on what you are all saying, is it safe to assume that the voltage could be the reason we are all having computer problems?

Again, not so much the voltage, but more how "clean" or "dirty" the electricity is. Electronics prefer a nice stable source of power.

Also, how's the humidity there?

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Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:28 pm to Korkstand

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You're going to have to describe the noise. Is it fans spinning up fast? Is there a buzz or intermittent sound?

Its just sounds like the fans are spinning super fast for far too long. I guess I should say, that I have never noticed this on any computer I have ever owned.

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Again, not so much the voltage, but more how "clean" or "dirty" the electricity is. Electronics prefer a nice stable source of power.

Well this island is shite. So if I had to make a guess, their electricity is shite too. Which is why I found it completely plausible that the voltage differences may to be blame for the computer problems. Just add one more thing that blows about this place.

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Also, how's the humidity there?

The humidity is not an issue, as it doesn't get all that humid most of the time. It does however stay pretty hot day and night. I take good care of my computer as well. If it isn't in my backpack, it's sitting safe and sound on a desk. Not like I throw it, or my bag, around.

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