What problems to expect with peltier?

[cnhoff]

Hey guys
what problems do I have to expect when using a peltier?

 

[Bartman39]

CONDENSATION

 

[Dark4ng3l]

Yep condensation. also you could have problems if you dont cool the hot side enough or if you dont use a cold plate.

 

[Big Lar]

What the 2 Gentlemen before me said &... Enuff Power to the Peltier is also a Major concern, if not enuff, the peltier will actually heat the cpu.

 

[WarCon]

What Big Lar is saying is the rating on the peltier must exceed the part it is trying to cool. Say a typical Athlon 1GHz runs at 50 watts +. If you overclock it, it can go up to 70 watts easy. So a 72 watt peltier probably wont cut it. If you get too big of a one, then you can create a whole different kinda mess, freezing and condensation. And I wouldn't suggest using a peltier without a water cooling setup, its really the only way to remove that kinda heat (Chips 70+ watts and the peltier's 85+ watts) or you will lock up from your mobo or your video card overheating cuz you system temp will get into the 40's.