Computer Tower On Carpet Floor

The pc tower is on the floor and it will remain on the floor until i can buy a different computer stand having thrown away the money spent for this kantek think.

Computer tower on carpet floor.

Depending on the carpet wouldn t it keep more dust than a wooden floor. Don t rub your socks on the carpet while you build. Your pc will be just at home sitting on a flat floor as it would on a flat desk. Can you put a pc tower on carpet.

Some towers do have an an intake on the floor panel which would be an issue if sitting on carpet. I would only recommend this to someone who has had a traumatic experience with static damaging their computer already or they are building a rig that s either ungodly expensive or not their own. Esd mats will more than work if you re that concerned with the dangers of static build up. Avoid placing your tower pc on thick carpet.

There is also the risk of electrostatic discharge static electricity if you re sliding your tower out to work on it which could definitely cause harm to your computer components if not properly grounded. But carpets are really good at trapping dust pet hair and all manner of other things. Before placing your pc on the floor be sure to think about airflow. This is coming from someone who lives with a family that has 3 dogs and 2 cats so i have quite a problem with dust accumulation.

In a desk drawer or shelf many desks have a shelf or drawer that can hold a tower that gets it off the floor. And if you don t have any carpet at all this isn t a concern. Io crest sy acc65063 mobile desktop tower computer metal floor stand rolling caster wheels with tall support walls and adjustable width from 6 to 10 steel black 4 4 out of 5 stars 186 21 99 21. I imagine dust would get caught up in the carpet which would result in a less dusty pc.

If you need a stand only to keep the tower out of the floor with no need to moving it and the tower is protected from accidental even if gentle movement by a kid a pet or the person. Sure you can it s fine. And your computer well it s a giant vacuum cleaner. Because all towers have small plastic or rubber legs placing your tower directly on a rug or carpet would allow your tower to sink into the carpet and not allow complete airflow.

If the carpet is a problem consider putting it on a platform or stand on the carpet.