Is is okay to fly with computer parts?

[wilrob2]

I'm going to buy all my parts in America. Is there anything I need to know about flying with them or Newegg in general?

 

[Outlander_04]

Keep them on the INSIDE of the plane

 

[aldan]

damn outlander,beat me to that one.lol

 

[Pondering]

There might be different instore promotions. List the parts that you might buy and ask for suggestions and alternatives on here.

Keep them in the boxes that come in and pack them in the middle of clothing. Basically everything goes through the x ray machines all the time so there is no worry about. Primary danger is something or someone falling on your luggage filled with computer parts so a hard case would work best however it will be restricted and overhead compartments are tight. Depending on the length of your flight, I would just use a backpack and slobber on it during the flight while keeping it safe instead of restricting legroom by putting it under the seat in front of you.

Carry on: large backpack - it won't fit in the overhead compartment
Checked luggaged: large hardcase - with clothing and towels

 

[wilrob2]

There might be different instore promotions. List the parts that you might buy and ask for suggestions and alternatives on here.

Keep them in the boxes that come in and pack them in the middle of clothing. Basically everything goes through the x ray machines all the time so there is no worry about. Primary danger is something or someone falling on your luggage filled with computer parts so a hard case would work best however it will be restricted and overhead compartments are tight. Depending on the length of your flight, I would just use a backpack and slobber on it during the flight while keeping it safe instead of restricting legroom by putting it under the seat in front of you.

Carry on: large backpack - it won't fit in the overhead compartment
Checked luggaged: large hardcase - with clothing and towels

Hi, thanks for the response. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/wilrob2/saved/4IiR this is the part list. A redditor recommended I construct the computer (sans gpu) and check it in.

 

[aldan]

yeah and if you have any kind of large aftermarket cpu cooler leave it off as well.

 

[wilrob2]

yeah and if you have any kind of large aftermarket cpu cooler leave it off as well.

So CPU cooler and no graphics card? Should I take my other pci devices out too? (wifi and maybe sound card)
Do I then leave them in the packaging?

 

[wilrob2]

Keep them on the INSIDE of the plane

Sorry, could you elaborate?

 

[Pondering]

There is no reason to buy a PC case though.

 

[wilrob2]

There is no reason to buy a PC case though.

I'm confused. A pc case? What else do I install the parts in?

 

[Pondering]

Since a pc case is way too bulky to fly with and there will be additional cost for large bulky things. So it is probably cheaper to buy a case where you are from.