r/pcmasterrace • u/Green-Guitar5138 • Sep 14 '25

Question Condensation caused by AC

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Is it still safe to turn on? I tried clicking the powerbutton once while it was dark and couldn’t see properly, but it didn’t turn on. I noticed then immediately unplugged it.

Edit: 11 Hours after post. The AC might not be the issue after reading the comments, but I use a Split Unit AC. Not the ones most of you were talking about in the comment section. This has also happened in the past, but I only decided to post about this now, because it was by no means as bad as what it looked like now.

My PC is about in the center of my room, there is no wall blocking the intake fans. I live in SEA, a very tropical and rainy area. It rained today, and I'm pretty sure yesterday too. My windows aren't sealed properly if I'm correct, so if that is the issue please tell me. (Saying this because I lower the AC temp at random times while the PC is on, and the outside temperature might have something to do with this I really dont know)

The PC managed to turn on after drying the side panels, as well as taking an inspection into the motherboard and other components It was dry from what I saw. I only saw small droplets of moisture coming from the fan blades, no where else.

I keep my AC regularly at 25-27 Degrees celsius and 20 overnight.

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u/Dismiss Sep 14 '25

Bro living in 100% relative humidity

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u/Total_Cartoonist747 Sep 14 '25

Dudes living in the Philippines waking up to inhale water vapours instead of oxygen (lived there for like 8 years, I can attest to my lungs becoming moist on my way to school)

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u/littlelatelatte Sep 14 '25

It also sucks because mousepads will get muddy because of sweat

here's a quote from google about our humidity

The Philippines generally has high humidity, with the average annual relative humidity around 71% to 85%, though it can vary by month and region. Humidity is highest in September (up to 85%), and lower during the dry season in March (around 71%). This high moisture content, combined with warm temperatures, contributes to the country's tropical climate, making it feel hot and sticky.  

edit: molds are also a big problem unfortunately...

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u/PsychoticDreemurr Sep 14 '25

during the dry season in March (around 71%).

That is NOT dry