There s a science to balancing airflow through.
Computer tower on carpet floor.
But carpets are really good at trapping dust pet hair and all manner of other things.
Don t rub your socks on the carpet while you build.
If the carpet is a problem consider putting it on a platform or stand on the carpet.
Esd mats will more than work if you re that concerned with the dangers of static build up.
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.
What can i use to raise my case off a carpeted floor.
And your computer well it s a giant vacuum cleaner.
Before placing your pc on the floor be sure to think about airflow.
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.
Some towers do have an an intake on the floor panel which would be an issue if sitting on carpet.
Can you put a pc tower on carpet.
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.
In a desk drawer or shelf many desks have a shelf or drawer that can hold a tower that gets it off the floor.
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.
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.
Sure you can it s fine.
Avoid placing your tower pc on thick carpet.
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.
And if you don t have any carpet at all this isn t a concern.
Your pc will be just at home sitting on a flat floor as it would on a flat desk.
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.