Can I safely run a pc outside of a case for 6 months.

[bob the lizard]

Like the title says. I’m working on making a custom case and need about 6 months to finish it. I already have all of my hardware but I don’t want to break anything by booting outside the case.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Shouldn't be a problem other that maybe getting dusty quickly.

 

[Karadjgne]

A case is nothing more than a box to hold all the parts in one place. Test benches don't usually even use a case. Pc repair shops have open air pc's, no case, toake changes or test other parts far simpler. There's many pc's that are part of furniture like desks and book cases or old stereo cabinets.

A pc case is on part of the pc thats honestly totally unnecessary, but is highly recommended since ppl have a need to transport, move, hide their components. As long as the dust is kept to a minimum, and you don't stick anything on the pc, like coke cans that are ½ full etc, there's no issue with it not being in a case as such.

 

[4745454b]

Pets are another issue. If you have cats or ???, a case is really needed. You totally can run a PC for months with no case, but you need to make sure pets aren't going to get to it. Make sure it's insulated on the bottom.

 

[BFG-9000]

Just hang it up on the wall with two nails, ports facing down. Should then be safely out of the way of anything but children who throw things. Just make sure the weight of the cables doesn't try to unplug the GPU in particular, as there's only the little latch.