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Sure, in a PC case. Not outside exposed to the elements.

• Scoundreller 3y ago
  Presumably the fan isn’t really exposed to much other than atmospheric air at atmospheric. There’s generally Less dust outside than inside. I’m doubting humidity has much effect on fans. I suspect biggest failure mode for fans are the bearing’s lubrication drying out. Sometimes this can be serviced (with much difficulty) or take the efficiency hit and use a thicker grease that doesn’t evaporate as fast. Nice thing is that they’re not a critical part here, and it’s diminishing returns so if you have multiples and 1 fails, you’re still ok.
  • evilos 3y ago
    The combined heat and humidity cycles of being on a roof would be quite damaging to any electro-mechanical machine. Especially one that isn't designed for that kind of environment. I'd be surprised if a PC fan made it more than 2 or 3 years in that environment. Probably depends a lot on the specific climate though.