Will there be any problem with running a computer with no case?

Cawchy87

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Ok, there is a guy who wants to buy my case, but my new one doesn't come in for a week.

Can I run my computer with all the componets on anti-static bags. Ovously dust will be a bit of a problem, but I can deal with that.

Thanks for your help!
 

meltdown75

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personally i don't think there is a problem. look at some of the wacky case mods out there, and you can barely call some of them a 'case' per se. I took an old Intel mobo, mounted it on a peice of plywood, and installed the proc/hsf, 2 HDs, video card, etc etc. Everything is in wide open air, and it works fine (for a garage computer :))
 

WuGahCha

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my friend duct tapes his mobo on the wall, and HDD too

not really a problem, the pc in my lab at work is caseless for years now, still good
 

Crassus

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yep, whenever I test componets I do the same. Without case it should run fine, just a bit louder :c)
 

Navid

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Just be careful not to step on a component or spill coffee on it.
I hope you do not have a pet. Fans can be nasty things to touch when they are spinning!
 

laurenlex

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Originally posted by: WuGahCha
my friend duct tapes his mobo on the wall, and HDD too

not really a problem, the pc in my lab at work is caseless for years now, still good

Cool. :camera:'s
 

Mrvile

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Well it might be kinda difficult getting it back into the case after you do receive it, especially if your PSU has lots of cables.
 

WuGahCha

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Originally posted by: laurenlex
Originally posted by: WuGahCha
my friend duct tapes his mobo on the wall, and HDD too

not really a problem, the pc in my lab at work is caseless for years now, still good

Cool. :camera:'s

sorry, I dont have class with him anymore, lost touch, so guess we are not really friends huh :)