Can i do this???

MrSniffles · 04-July-04, 08:09 PM

I have 2 computer set ups and one case. I want to run both of them but can i just run on on my computer desk?? Will static or somthing kill it???

Sparky · 04-July-04, 08:14 PM

That kind of setup is has been used to test mobos and setups, but long time use in such an enviroment being unprotected from the elements such as being bumped and a high concentration of dust would probably lower the lifetime of your components considerably.

putwig · 04-July-04, 08:21 PM

What is your definition of a long time?

I ran a bare mobo for about 5 months solid.

MrSniffles · 04-July-04, 08:32 PM

i would do it for like 3-6 months max till i can get money for a case. If i dust it often would that help. Oh and its and old P2 setup so its already old is it still ok for a bit?????

Thanks for the speedy responses guy (and gals?)

Spectrum · 04-July-04, 08:49 PM

It'll be fine, just make sure not to spill anything on it and keep it clean.

Dimazz · 04-July-04, 08:57 PM

Ive been runnin this compy for a year straight (almost 24/7) with no case sides. Basicly open mobo, im not sure if your talkin about bare meaning no grounding cept PSU or bare by no protection from dust.

But Ive had no probs with this one open to dust ect. for a year.

Miststlkr · 04-July-04, 09:25 PM

ghetto answer would be to throw the vitals in a cardboard box... how ghettophobic are you?

MrSniffles · 04-July-04, 11:52 PM

Thats a quality answer Mistelkr

and whats the advantage of the cardboard box compared to a naked desk.

P.S. and thats no case at all just sitting on a table FYI.

ZENNZZO · 05-July-04, 12:25 AM

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	Thats a quality answer Mistelkr and whats the advantage of the cardboard box compared to a naked desk. P.S. and thats no case at all just sitting on a table FYI.

Prolly about the protection offered by cardboard over no cardboard at all. Imagine all the possibilities...

Miststlkr · 05-July-04, 11:29 AM

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	Thats a quality answer Mistelkr and whats the advantage of the cardboard box compared to a naked desk. P.S. and thats no case at all just sitting on a table FYI.

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duct tape it closed, naturally.

actually considering the idea for a moment, hell, it can't be worse then a bare desk and it may help keep some crap off it at least... hell immagine the mod-ability of a case like THAT

LOL

and throw some clothes on that desk son, this is a family site

Joose · 05-July-04, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Miststlkr


	[edit=add][/edit] duct tape it closed, naturally. actually considering the idea for a moment, hell, it can't be worse then a bare desk and it may help keep some crap off it at least... hell immagine the mod-ability of a case like THAT LOL and throw some clothes on that desk son, this is a family site

Hey - don't knock the cardboard...the first computer t EVER built was in a cardboard box!

486DX4-100, 64MB RAM *SIMMS* 2GB hard drive...custom-cut cardboard case lined with static bags, and painted gold on the outside...

Big pimpin' style circa 1993

To answer your question, it doesn't really matter...it's an old mobo anyway. Just put it on some anti-static bags, and make sure you don't give it a pepsi bath.

04-July-04, 08:09 PM		#1 (permalink)
MrSniffles Apex Advanced Techie	Can i do this??? I have 2 computer set ups and one case. I want to run both of them but can i just run on on my computer desk?? Will static or somthing kill it???

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04-July-04, 08:14 PM		#2 (permalink)
Sparky Apex Tech God	That kind of setup is has been used to test mobos and setups, but long time use in such an enviroment being unprotected from the elements such as being bumped and a high concentration of dust would probably lower the lifetime of your components considerably.

04-July-04, 08:21 PM		#3 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp	What is your definition of a long time? I ran a bare mobo for about 5 months solid.

04-July-04, 08:32 PM		#4 (permalink)
MrSniffles Apex Advanced Techie	i would do it for like 3-6 months max till i can get money for a case. If i dust it often would that help. Oh and its and old P2 setup so its already old is it still ok for a bit????? Thanks for the speedy responses guy (and gals?)

04-July-04, 08:49 PM		#5 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor	It'll be fine, just make sure not to spill anything on it and keep it clean.

04-July-04, 08:57 PM		#6 (permalink)
Dimazz Sk8-Hoe-r	Ive been runnin this compy for a year straight (almost 24/7) with no case sides. Basicly open mobo, im not sure if your talkin about bare meaning no grounding cept PSU or bare by no protection from dust. But Ive had no probs with this one open to dust ect. for a year.

04-July-04, 09:25 PM		#7 (permalink)
Miststlkr Incognit - Hoe	ghetto answer would be to throw the vitals in a cardboard box... how ghettophobic are you?

04-July-04, 11:52 PM		#8 (permalink)
MrSniffles Apex Advanced Techie	Thats a quality answer Mistelkr and whats the advantage of the cardboard box compared to a naked desk. P.S. and thats no case at all just sitting on a table FYI.