PC Cabinet with cooling & dust protection - Help & Suggestions Please

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Tony De

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I have a PC/Server (in a Rosewill Line-M case) that I built into a Plex Server that needs to be moved to a spot in the basement where I dont trust it not to be dusty so I was wondering what I could use as a cabinet to keep the PC in top shape. Are you able to put an entire PC in one of those 9U server cabinets that have fans on top? Thats what I was thinking but not sure if that is a good idea.

Also, if this is an ok or even good idea, will placing the Router on top of the cabinet work well or no because most of these cases are metal? I assume a router cant be placed inside one of these cabinets because the Antennas will be impeded??? Any help figuring out a solution is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance to all

BTW if this is an entirely stupid idea, please say so and explain why briefly if that is the case. Thanks
 
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I wouldn't recommend putting the whole chassis inside a server rack - simply because you're adding another layer of material, limiting the cooling ability of any fans.

Sounds like you just need a solid case with quality dust filters - a much cheaper investment than a server cabinet.

Dust filters (in quality cases) can be magnetic & very easy to remove/clean. Some ongoing maintenance/cleaning is all that's required.

Standard 'router' placement rules apply. Putting a router inside (or on) a metal cabinet just adds an additional layer it has to 'pass through' to achieve signal. On top of a chassis is less of an issue than inside - as it should only limit the signal passing through the cabinet. So either directly down, or very...
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I wouldn't recommend putting the whole chassis inside a server rack - simply because you're adding another layer of material, limiting the cooling ability of any fans.

Sounds like you just need a solid case with quality dust filters - a much cheaper investment than a server cabinet.

Dust filters (in quality cases) can be magnetic & very easy to remove/clean. Some ongoing maintenance/cleaning is all that's required.

Standard 'router' placement rules apply. Putting a router inside (or on) a metal cabinet just adds an additional layer it has to 'pass through' to achieve signal. On top of a chassis is less of an issue than inside - as it should only limit the signal passing through the cabinet. So either directly down, or very close to the cabinet may have signal issues. Signals moving straight up, or to each side, should see less impact (if any at all).
 
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