Tower on floor or desk?

dt97583 · 20 Dec 2012 at 13:17

Hi,

I was wondering where most people put their towers - carpet, stand + carpet, mat + carpet, desk etc? Just trying to figure out how concerned I should be over dust and possibly static.

Thanks!

niggyg · 20 Dec 2012 at 13:31

Antec 300 on carpet. Though wondering about getting a different case to fit on the desk.

dt97583 · 20 Dec 2012 at 13:38

niggyg said:
Antec 300 on carpet. Though wondering about getting a different case to fit on the desk.

Don't say that! I've got an Antec 300 being delivered in a few days!

AgedIdiot · 20 Dec 2012 at 13:41

1st PC -Floor (it's a wood floor)

2nd PC - on a piece of board on the floor (the floor is carpeted)

Both PC's have psu at bottom with psu fan sucking air in from the floor region - which is why why the second pc is on a board upon the carpet.

Overall , given the size of the cases, I am happier that they are on the floor as I'm trying to keep desk space but keep heat levels, dust (and bits of carpet) to as minimal level as I can.

AgedIdiot · 20 Dec 2012 at 13:43

Would also mention that I find more and more that I only touch the case when switching on ! (and leaning to use is no hassle anyway)

dt97583 · 20 Dec 2012 at 13:50

AgedIdiot said:
2nd PC - on a piece of board on the floor (the floor is carpeted)

Cardboard...

AgedIdiot said:
Would also mention that I find more and more that I only touch the case when switching on ! (and leaning to use is no hassle anyway)

That's my exercise for the day!

gatecrasherlok · 20 Dec 2012 at 13:58

On desk to reduce the amount of dust bunnies going to my bottom mounted radiator.

~Mike~ · 20 Dec 2012 at 14:12

On the floor beside my desk (floor is carpet) sitting on a piece of wood, as the PSU is at bottom and the fan sucks air in from the floor.
Works very well, hardly any dust gets in the PSU (fan has a filter which stays rather clean).

dt97583 · 20 Dec 2012 at 14:16

Mike306 said:
On the floor beside my desk (floor is carpet) sitting on a piece of wood, as the PSU is at bottom and the fan sucks air in from the floor.
Works very well, hardly any dust gets in the PSU (fan has a filter which stays rather clean).

Sounds like the best option - elevate it off the carpet but not so much to the desk - don't particularly fancy that. Off to B&Q for some wood then!

niggyg · 20 Dec 2012 at 14:43

davidmt83 said:
Don't say that! I've got an Antec 300 being delivered in a few days!

It's a nice case to be fair

I'm just fancying a change. I'll probably not get around to it though.

Neme · 20 Dec 2012 at 23:07

I find PC dust intake depends as much on the environment in general as it does about positioning (floor, desk, carpet, hard floor).

Jay85 · 21 Dec 2012 at 00:35

On my desk cos my pc has a window so why not admire it?

Bromhead · 21 Dec 2012 at 06:14

My desktop is on the floor... but a can of air every 6 - 12 months and it's like new

izzop · 21 Dec 2012 at 06:29

Mine is on a LACK side table next to my desk.

supergluechris · 21 Dec 2012 at 06:51

My cosmos 2 is sat on a wooden TV stand

mranderson · 21 Dec 2012 at 07:42

Desk as it is used to bring the monitor to the right height.

Steveocee · 21 Dec 2012 at 08:59

Mine is technically "in" my desk.
Ikea VIKA desk leg/storage compartment thing keeps my case off the floor and not on the desk.

zakblood · 21 Dec 2012 at 09:05

will collect more dust on the floor so needs cleaning more, but either way if it's cleaned out often enough either way is fine for most....

Andy__C · 21 Dec 2012 at 09:32

Got an 800D - so floor. On carpet - doesn't seem to get dusty

SfynX · 21 Dec 2012 at 09:37

Ive got a Lian Li PC60N, Very tidy on a desk. It all depends on your desk obviously. I still get dust on and around the case but it is manageable.