Computer placment?

[Axellance]

I am just wondering if it can be harmful to your computer to place it on carpet flooring? Does it hinder ventilation? Or anything else?

[nick]

If its a desk top machine the main problem is with dust and fluff getting sucked in through the vents. So long as you give it a hoover inside from time to time it should be OK

[Axellance]

alrighty, i already do that :)

[ManyPearTree]

Yes, if your vents are near the
floor

[Patchy]

I wouldn't hoover it like properly, by that I mean having the end of the hoover running across the circuits, what to do is just hold it near the dust so it pulls the dust away from the circuit.

Also try and have the side of the case with the fans on it pointing to side with the most air flow (so not up against a wall)

[ManyPearTree]

I'm not sure about a desktop but I keep my laptop raised on a fan pedestal so that the fans can intake air without struggling, while the fan feature is just a bonus..;)

[Aηdy]

I used to have my computer on the floor, I had to wedge something under the front of it becase one of the fans suck in from the bottom at the front. But dust was never any more of a problem than before, it was on 24/7 and I just cleaned out the fans every few weeks.

[AnotherMember]

Dude, The people who suggested a hoover and fucking stupid. Do you have any idea how unprofessional and lame that it. Thats ESDs friend, fucking hell. I suggest to the OP to never hoover the inside of your system, the professional, safe way is to use compressed air if you ever need to clean it out. I also advise its best to not put it on the carpet to possible ESD issue (But its not exactly that dangerous unless your case is off). If you can't put it anywhere else, then atleast but something undernearth he ssytem to give it a little rise away from the floor.

[Aηdy]

Dude, The people who suggested a hoover and fucking stupid. Do you have any idea how unprofessional and lame that it. Thats ESDs friend, fucking hell. I suggest to the OP to never hoover the inside of your system, the professional, safe way is to use compressed air if you ever need to clean it out. I also advise its best to not put it on the carpet to possible ESD issue (But its not exactly that dangerous unless your case is off). If you can't put it anywhere else, then atleast but something undernearth he ssytem to give it a little rise away from the floor.

For a first post, or any post that was stupidly rude. I've hoovered my pc countless times.

[AnotherMember]

I don't care if my 1st post was rude, your hoover suggestion was awful. You obviously have no experiance is Computer Maintenance.

[Bananaaax]

please don't start an argument boys.

Anothermember... don't be rude here.

[Zazu]

Hoovering your pc out from time to time is a good idea imo. I do this and I have never damaged a computer in doing this. Just make sure you have your vacuum set on a low power if you can and attach a nozzle to the end which has a very soft bristles on it.

As others have said, as long as you don't have vents on the bottom of your case which would become obstructed if you placed it in the floor, you shouldn't have any problem.

[AnotherMember]

Ugh, How many times do I have to say this. Has no one ever heard of ESD, just because you havbn't broken your system yet does NOT mean it is okay to hoover your system. In the long run you hoving your system, to clean it, to then transfer ESD which you can not see to the computer components. The more you do it the more damage will cause, EVENTUALLY your system will be fucked and you'll be crying as to why its fucked and then blame the OS, Microsoft or the vendor who provided it with you. I suggest you listen to what I say unless you have gone through an official Computer Manitenance course in your life cause I learnt my shizzle from "REAL IT PROS" because thats where I'm heading and if you don't understand what damage a hoover can do then I will have to dig up official reports from somewhere just to prove it. God damn.

Users can use a vacuum to suck up dirt, dust, or hair around their computer on the outside case and on their keyboards. However, do not use a vacuum for the inside of your computer as it generates a lot of static electricity that can damage the internal components of your computer. If you need to use a vacuum to clean the inside of your computer, use a portable battery powered vacuum designed to do this job.........

[Zephyr]

Don't double post.
Please edit your last post from now on.

[nick]

Blowing compressed air wouldnt remove the dust or fluff, it would just move it around a bit. When I say hoover I probably had a small hand-held device in mind actually.

[Zazu]

ESD = electro static discharge. I use an anti-static mat, meaning there is nowhere for the electric to earth. Kthxbai.

I've used this method for ages, and I've been recommended by someone who is a computer maintenance person not to use air spray can things, which is why I don't use them and why I use a vacuum.

Plus there's no more of a chance of static building up on the end of a mini battery operated vacuum as there is on the end of a normal vacuum.

[Aηdy]

If you keep the power cable plugged in the system remains earthed also. I do this when working on my computer or cleaning it out, just flick the switch on the back of the power supply to stop the power and keep the earth.

[AnotherMember]

Just because you have your system on an antistatic mat does not make it any better. If you knew anything about being a comp. tech. You'd know that even if your system is on a Anit-static mat you'd have to ground yourself too; I don't see your hoover being grounded now.

I had to quote this because it made me laugh as I was talking to my friend who I worked with in my computer course, about this topic.

well idk if its just me, but when I hover the floor, the hairs on my legs are attracted and stick to the hover pipe

And as a side note, one of the biggest computer companies recommend compressed air, how does 1 tech. conquer as better advice?

If you keep the power cable plugged in the system remains earthed also. I do this when working on my computer or cleaning it out, just flick the switch on the back of the power supply to stop the power and keep the earth.

I would never do that.

[Aηdy]

Right. Good for you, you're a massive computer tech, you know absolutely everything and we all know nothing. But in the past 7-8 years I've been building, upgrading and maintaining computers by the methods I posted above I heve never ever damaged anything. So plese stop being such a bloody smart ass and accpet that both methods work.

[AnotherMember]

10 Years old, Some how I don't believe you. How ever, I never said I was a smart arse and just because you can't see damage doesn't mean you've done damage. I'm curious, do you even have an intrest in computer systems in the future and do you even have any qualifications in the area?

[Aηdy]

10 Years old, Some how I don't believe you. How ever, I never said I was a smart arse and just because you can't see damage doesn't mean you've done damage. I'm curious, do you even have an intrest in computer systems in the future and do you even have any qualifications in the area?

I'm not going to talk about this matter any firther because what I have to say to you will only get me into trouble and this is going off topic.

[The Batman]

This is not an argument about Andy's credibility and there's more than one way to skin a duck so don't think that only your solution is right. Everyone get and stay on topic. This is your one and only warning.

[Eagle1]

i don't suggest using a vacuum but it is your computer and your choice. for the OP go to Office supply and get a stand for it they are pretty cheap and could save your house ive seen pictures where houses have somehow caught on fire from a computer (I don't know how) and yes i know what im talking about.

[Antares]

Laptops, you want to make sure it is well ventilated. I know my performance suffers when its really hot and it kills the battery. Overall you want to make sure it's well ventilated.
For desktops, unless you have it shrink wrapped, it will get proper ventilation anywhere.

[TrekRider0320]

I wouldn't hoover it like properly, by that I mean having the end of the hoover running across the circuits, what to do is just hold it near the dust so it pulls the dust away from the circuit.

Also try and have the side of the case with the fans on it pointing to side with the most air flow (so not up against a wall)
Yes, do not put the vacuum too close to the circuitry because you could suck up a part or shock the circuits with static electricity if your not grounded.