There s a science to balancing airflow through.
Computer tower on carpet floor.
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.
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.
I m thinking of buying the fractal r5 for my next build but it is a bit low profile and would be on carpet so it would be nice to raise it off the ground.
Can you put a pc tower on carpet.
I imagine dust would get caught up in the carpet which would result in a less dusty pc.
In a desk drawer or shelf many desks have a shelf or drawer that can hold a tower that gets it off the floor.
Esd mats will more than work if you re that concerned with the dangers of static build up.
Before placing your pc on the floor be sure to think about airflow.
And your computer well it s a giant vacuum cleaner.
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.
What can i use to raise my case off a carpeted floor.
Sure you can it s fine.
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.
Your pc will be just at home sitting on a flat floor as it would on a flat desk.
If the carpet is a problem consider putting it on a platform or stand on the carpet.
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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.
Some towers do have an an intake on the floor panel which would be an issue if sitting on carpet.
But carpets are really good at trapping dust pet hair and all manner of other things.
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.