Computer with no case?
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PatrioticPickle
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yes this is certainly possible. Although, there probably isn't really any benefits at all:
It would take up more space.
Would be harder to clean as dust would just sit straight on it.
No case fans cooling the system.
Won't necessarily look good unless its put inside some sorta casing
Some people have built pc's to be mounted on to a wall or in a desk etc, but they have full custom loop water cooling which ensures everything stays cool.
If your just doing this to test components, go ahead it will be fine. As long as you assemble it in a suitable spot (Preferably a cool but dry spot); Like on a non metal surface, and not on a carpet floor and obviously in a spot which nothing can physically interfere with it (kids, pets etc.)
But otherwise, all the components would work just fine. There should be a little button on the motherboard to turn the system on/off once its all set up. It's just not a practical thing to do. And is mainly used to test components
It would take up more space.
Would be harder to clean as dust would just sit straight on it.
No case fans cooling the system.
Won't necessarily look good unless its put inside some sorta casing
Some people have built pc's to be mounted on to a wall or in a desk etc, but they have full custom loop water cooling which ensures everything stays cool.
If your just doing this to test components, go ahead it will be fine. As long as you assemble it in a suitable spot (Preferably a cool but dry spot); Like on a non metal surface, and not on a carpet floor and obviously in a spot which nothing can physically interfere with it (kids, pets etc.)
But otherwise, all the components would work just fine. There should be a little button on the motherboard to turn the system on/off once its all set up. It's just not a practical thing to do. And is mainly used to test components
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I once threw a computer into a case for a sawzall. installed standoffs, hard drive cages, powersupply everything. looked like a grey plastic tool box with a couple holes for wires. I used this as a mobile testbed for a couple years, then donated to my computer school.
I have a friend who only wants the motherboard trays, that is his case, hanging on the wall a bare motherboard in a tray.
as long as you can make sure the motherboard will not ground/short itself out, and put it where is will not be killed by the elements, I think it would be ok.
As to benefits I can only think of one for a technician. Having a system breadboarded and ready to test cards, RAM, CPU's it is beneficial for a tech. at home I can see no reason to do it.
I have a friend who only wants the motherboard trays, that is his case, hanging on the wall a bare motherboard in a tray.
as long as you can make sure the motherboard will not ground/short itself out, and put it where is will not be killed by the elements, I think it would be ok.
As to benefits I can only think of one for a technician. Having a system breadboarded and ready to test cards, RAM, CPU's it is beneficial for a tech. at home I can see no reason to do it.
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