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[–] [email protected] 10 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (2 children)

Yes, it all eventually becomes heat, though not all in the room. Some sound escapes, and some light goes through the window or whatever. Those losses are incredibly minor though.

What makes a big difference between a PC and something purpose built as a heater is generally how the air circulates the room. A space heater is going to project it out into the room, baseboard heaters will create a wide convection current. A PC on a desk in the corner will typically just blast hot air at one localised spot on the wall which isn't really ideal for dispersing it throughout the room.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 hour ago

You guys have your PCs’ backs to a wall? I’ve always put it away from the wall.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 hours ago

What if I reverse the direction of my fans (in from the backside and out from the front) and point it to face the middle of the room?