Tower Case on its Side

GinG · 15 Feb 2007 at 10:59

Hi Guys,

Just a quick query,

Basically i am on changing my room around and am trying to go for the minimalistic look.

I will be connecting my LCD tv & LCD monitor up to my computer however each are at the other end of the room. I was thinking, would it be ok for me to place my case on its side acctually under my bed.

This is the best place to put in my room to keep the wires to a minimum, just wanted to know if anyone has done this or if its just a crazy idea.

Thanks

Messiah Khan · 15 Feb 2007 at 11:42

I can't see there being any problem with running the tower unit on its side, other than maybe the DVD/CD drive being a bit annoying.

WJA96 · 15 Feb 2007 at 11:48

All computer components that I've seen have been designed to run in either position. Some heat-pipe coolers actually work better if they are set horizontally.

agnes · 15 Feb 2007 at 12:25

the only problem with it mate is fresh air... if its getting fresh air and isnt clamped up then it should be just as the same. but as messiah khan said, it could get a tad annoying using the dvd/cd drives, but im sure that wouldnt be a strong point enough to avert the idea.

ags

lozza · 15 Feb 2007 at 12:28

Only this i can see is the optical drive situation, unless you have a slot loader or one of those drives which have the raised bits to hold the cd in place

agnes · 15 Feb 2007 at 13:01

or get daemon tools (or how ever its spelt)

ags

Messiah Khan · 15 Feb 2007 at 13:13

agnes said:
or get daemon tools (or how ever its spelt)

ags

And image every cd? :eek:

If I was to do that, it would take up Terrabytes upon terrabytes.

simonnance · 15 Feb 2007 at 13:19

drives arent that annoying, i spent some time with one of my towers horizontal, and the cd retaining parts to the tray work very well in stopping CDs falling out, and making sure they are properly positioned when loading.

agnes · 15 Feb 2007 at 13:32

messiah khan said:
And image every cd? If I was to do that, it would take up Terrabytes upon terrabytes.

better get saveing for those 750gig hdd's

pg tips and soup tins for a few years it is for you lad

ags

Messiah Khan · 15 Feb 2007 at 13:47

agnes said:
better get saveing for those 750gig hdd's pg tips and soup tins for a few years it is for you lad

ags

Well im going to be having 2Tb of space in my computer, and thats all the drivebays taken up. I think i'll just stick to keeping Cds and using a DVD/CD drive tbh.