[SOLVED] Cases on Carpet?

[barnyard80]

Is it a good or bad idea to put cases on carpet in a family home?

I'm thinking of getting a Fractal Define 7, but see that it has a mesh dust filter on the bottom. Would that just clog up my system?

 

[USAFRet]

It is a bad idea.
Even with the best filters, the carpet will be obstructing whatever airflow that comes through the bottom. Especially for the PSU.

 

[madmatt30]

Piece of mdf or plywood cut to suit is always a good idea.

It will also spread the weight and stop the feet making indents in the carpet, which will keep partner/parents happier.
The Fractal Cases weigh 14kg empy, filled with components closer to 16kg - they absolutely WILL mark the carpet without a shadow of a doubt.

 

[barnyard80]

Thanks for the responses. Just for context, what is the weight of an average case + components?

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks for the responses. Just for context, what is the weight of an average case + components?

15-25 lbs.

 

[madmatt30]

Don't be put off by the weight of the fractal cases, if you must insist on having it on the floor than a Fractal Design R series is absolutely the case I'd use (because I'm in the same situation myself at the moment) - they're built like tanks.

 

[barnyard80]

I just compared weights of the 2 cases I am thinking of:

Fractal Define 7: 15.9kg
Fractal Meshify C: 6.16kg

That's a huge difference!

Which case would be more resistant to dust? Reviews never seem to talk about dust. The reason for my concern is that my current PC is dying as the GPU's heatsink is clogged with dust. I'm not a hardware enthusiast and am too nervous to try following the youtube instructions that show how to easily fix it.

 

[USAFRet]

Any system needs a periodic blowing out of the dust.
Even more so if it lives on carpet.

 

[USAFRet]

The Define 7 weighs more, simply because it is a larger case. Almost 2x the size.

Define 7
Case dimensions (LxWxH)
547 x 240 x 475 mm

Meshify C
Case dimensions (LxWxH)
395 x 212 x 440 mm

 

[madmatt30]

The define 7 is a way way better case, pull out cleanable filters, hinged front door, you can run with it open for more intensive tasks like gaming for better airflow.

I'd argue the older r6 IS a better case though if its still available to you.

The meshify c is based purely around maximum airflow, the r and define r7 are based around silence.

They absolutely are better cases if you have the room.

 

[briblo1982]

I would buy a cpou cart to put it in in case you decide to put on thje carpet that is what i have

 

[barnyard80]

The define 7 is a way way better case, pull out cleanable filters, hinged front door, you can run with it open for more intensive tasks like gaming for better airflow.

I'd argue the older r6 IS a better case though if its still available to you.

The meshify c is based purely around maximum airflow, the r and define r7 are based around silence.

They absolutely are better cases if you have the room.

Why do you think the R6 is a better case?