wheres the best place to put ur computer/case

[bob055]

hello guys, just wondering where do you think the best place for a pc is

under the computer desk ? or on the desk ?

see mines just sitting under my desk on carpet and seems to vibrate a lot with the floor etc, would it be better too put it on a bit of wood with rubber feet or ?

what do you guys do ?

Thanks

 

[Ace Modder]

The lower to the ground a case is, then the more dust it potentially collects.

Personally my case sits on my desk at the side of the monitor

 

[bob055]

yea, cant fit mine on my desk. its not too bad on collecting dust to be honest.

i just want to pick it up a bit off the floor so it has a gap underneath aswell

 

[Blackhawk47]

What case do you have?

If it is one of those Lian Li cases which you can get wheels on the bottom or something like a Akasa Eclipse which also has the same sort of thing.

Or just get some taller case feet.

Again though, I have personally got my PC on my desk.

 

[milkinc13]

mines on desk with monitor infront, as said closer to floor more dust it'll pick up

 

[bob055]

i have the Coolermaster ATCS840

could i like build a Stand for it too sit on so its just up off the floor, but dunno what to use.

 

[4T5]

The lower to the ground a case is, then the more dust it potentially collects.

Personally my case sits on my desk at the side of the monitor

This, Also the ambient temps it draws seem to be cooler up here >>>
I have a superb desk but it has two sides where your tower goes, I like air completely around my tower & I have a quick release side panel so can access it easier where it is for cleaning & hardware swapping/messing.

 

[raptormonkey]

Mine is on a plinth that i built, taking it off the floor by about 2 inches.

 

[Brizzles]

As far away from my wallet as possible

 

[bob055]

Mine is on a plinth that i built, taking it off the floor by about 2 inches.

what did u build that out of?

any pics?

 

[raptormonkey]

what did u build that out of?

any pics?

Pine. Looks like a sled. Will try and get a pic.

Pics of the 'Sled'. Not recent pics but you get the general picture of it.

 

[GhostlyPea]

The lower to the ground a case is, then the more dust it potentially collects.

Personally my case sits on my desk at the side of the monitor

This. Used to my old Eclipse on the floor due to its caster wheels, my new A17-B sits on the desk. Doesn't matter too much about dust in either case as the grills all have filters, but it saves the cleaning and keeps airflow better for longer.

- Pea0n

 

[bob055]

Pine. Looks like a sled. Will try and get a pic.

Pics of the 'Sled'. Not recent pics but you get the general picture of it.

yea man thats great, might build something like that!

thanks

 

[PermaBanned]

I mount mine on the outside wall. Really though, it doesn't matter that much. If you're worried about dust then get some of these:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-043-AK

Or just cut up some tights and stick them on. If you're worried about airflow then keep it in the open, on your desk or somewhere you know there's a draft.

 

[killerxx7]

i have mine sitting on a tv stand thing just lower then my desk,i used to have it on my desk but after getting a 40"lcd as my monitor it just would not fit anymore lol

 

[shadowscotland]

mine was on the wall above my desk, now one floor where it's cooler
(no fans - so very little dust)

 

[Hades]

Mines on the floor.

I mount mine on the outside wall.

Pics please

 

[Steeps]

Next to the sofa, use it as a coffee table

 

[EdGey]

mines about 2 inches away from the carpet.

 

[sorn21]

on the desk, show off your creation!