dumb question....why do you need a case?

[thelastmccabe]

OK, I was wondering, why does your computer need a case? I mean probably some kind of shielding. I Just put this in off topic cause I bet theres a rael simple answer. but could you just have your computer as a little pile of parts on your desk with like a big fan blowing on it?
When you sent to lan parties you could just put it all in one of those static free bags and pour it out when you got there! Or put it in an icechest!

That would be funny.

 

[Tylanner]

Just wrap it in a rug or a piece of carpet...

 

[KLin]

It makes it much easier to transport.

 

[walla]

To protect it, and to encase it in a manner that is compact.

 

[her209]

Because you touch yourself at night.

 

[ArmenK]

You don't need a case.

 

[Tylanner]

You could probably have pieces ,sitting on/flying out of, your air conditioner and you'd still be golden.

 

[walla]

You can't draw racing stipes on your mobo

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: walla
You can't draw racing stipes on your mobo

i did

 

[amol]

Just wondering, I tried doing a no case setup after I did some maintenance on my PC a few days ago ...

How would you TURN ON the computer?

 

[LtPage1]

touch the corresponding pins with a metal object.

 

[Frodolives]

A friend of mine showed me pics of one he built in a drawer, and another one a guy built in a plastic milk crate.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Amol
Just wondering, I tried doing a no case setup after I did some maintenance on my PC a few days ago ...

How would you TURN ON the computer?

I have a power switch that I yanked from a dead PC that I plug into mobos when I'm testing them out of the case.

 

[AkumaX]

no case #1
no case #2
no case #3

 

[MustangSVT]

cause its easier to move.

things wont get spilled/dropped on it by mistake.

noise.

less dust.

Try to think. :roll:

 

[ChooChooChooseMe]

Originally posted by: Amol
Just wondering, I tried doing a no case setup after I did some maintenance on my PC a few days ago ...

How would you TURN ON the computer?

My mobo has an on and off button.

 

[skyking]

Doing a mobo test right now. The screwdriver does a fine job of starting it up!

 

[CptFarlow]

I've seen people duct tape a motherboard and components to the wall and use it that way. You don't need a case. But it is a good thing to protect it and to keep it secure.

 

[tami]

i've built machines out of the case before, but over time, the stuff can get dusty, and if metal touches it, the thing will go SPARK!

it is truly not a wise idea to go without a case.

 

[ChooChooChooseMe]

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/AkumaX/DSC024611.JPG <--- this guy doesnt

 

[tami]

no case as well

pic was taken when i was troubleshooting some probs with my ECS motherboard. i ended up going with an MSI.

 

[Nohr]

No case on my K63+ chat machine. I turn it on by shorting the 2 pins that you'd plug a power button in to with a flathead.
1
2

 

[oogabooga]

you don't -need- a case... but considering i have about 1200 dollars worth of parts in there.. you bet your ass i'm going to case it.

 

[RU482]

shielding
interference going out and coming in
electrostatic discharge
common chassis ground

 

[cyclohexane]

Originally posted by: ArmenK
You don't need a case.

rock on