Is a metal pc case dangerous?

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Im building my first pc very soon and I was wondering if my case is exposed to lightning or thunderstorms since there is a bit of metal on it on the top and the side panels are metal?
and are the components in danger aswell?
 
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it will be the rarest of the rarest occasions lightning hits it. it is basically impossible. i mean think of it how many houses have you heard of getting struck by lightning. and then the added chances of it hitting the computer. it is imposible pretty much.
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it will be the rarest of the rarest occasions lightning hits it. it is basically impossible. i mean think of it how many houses have you heard of getting struck by lightning. and then the added chances of it hitting the computer. it is imposible pretty much.
 
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You can take steps to minimise the effects of power surges and fluctuations caused by lightning strikes by installing an RCD - if you are in an area prone to lots of electrical storms, and if the data is precious, you can use a UPS. But as parker_307 said, it is wholly unlikely that the actual PC will get hit. The majority of PC cases are made from at least 50+% metal.
 
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i dont need to install anything beacuse when i hear rain and a bit of lightning i always turn everything off. I would turn off my pc , router , tv and unplug everything
 
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I would turn everything off aswell in that situation so like that its even more impossible.
 
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Ok, i apologise. So according to your last post above, what exactly is your question?
 
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I apologise not you m8. My English is really bad. I ment in case that there is a thunderstorm going on I would turn off and unplug every piece of technology in my house. So there is even a smaller chance for the pc getting hit.
 
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