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Is PC case a must?

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may1   05-24-2009 at 01:29:53 AM

Hi,

I was just browsing through PC cases, and realized that I could substitute metal racks (which are much cheaper) instead of buying a case.

Anyone got better ideas?

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spuddyt   05-24-2009 at 01:58:49 AM
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You don't "need" a case at all, it is perfectly plausible to run it without any at all, the only thing is that it leaves your components vulnerable to.... human error (stares at drink)

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AKM880   05-24-2009 at 02:00:03 AM
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+1 what spuddyt said. You can run it without a case, you just need to be extra careful

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daship   05-24-2009 at 02:04:32 AM
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No case = fail, to easy to damage. Spend $20 on a junk one is money is a issue.

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may1   05-24-2009 at 02:32:05 AM
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Hmm...
Okay, so as long as I do no physical damage to the components, it should be alright then? (Well, I think I'll just buy some nets to cover the thing)
I was more worried about dust particles and electricity safety issues using the racks...

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Bronze CPUs badge jsc   05-24-2009 at 03:43:40 AM
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The problem isn't dust pareticles or electricity. Voltages aren't high enough. The problem is physical safety of the components.

I breadboard
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/foru [...] _13_0.html
primarily to test components before I install them in a case. But I do install them in a case.

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willmagic   05-24-2009 at 04:29:17 AM
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You may run into difficulty when turning it on as you will have to fiddle with jumpers and a screwdriver, unless you rig up some sort of switch. I really wouldn't recommend not using some sort of case, especially if your investing quite abit of money into some nice kit, you might as well buy even a cheap case and leave the side off if you plan on hotswapping etc.

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pchaplo   05-26-2009 at 03:02:45 AM
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you could put a roof over the rack! it could be a fun project. I like it.

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