Tower on carpet?

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Would putting a pc tower directly on a carpeted floor cause any problems
with regards to electrostatic discharges? Should I buy a piece of laminated
wood and just stick it under the computer just to be safe?
 
Well, I've had my computer on a 1940s vintage wool carpet for over 5
years and have never had a problem. Not to mention that the company I
worked with for over 7 years had them sitting directly on the synthetic
carpeting in the office building!

Robert
 
OodlesOFun said:
Would putting a pc tower directly on a carpeted floor cause any problems
with regards to electrostatic discharges? Should I buy a piece of laminated
wood and just stick it under the computer just to be safe?
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Not at all, putting a pc on carpet will not cause any problems.
I've had my pc tower on carpet for years without a problem,
there is no need to worry.

Matt (UK)
 
In placing a carpet on rug my only concern would be pile depth of carpet.
You do not want to restrict air intake, effectively choking your tower.

Regards,

Garry
 
OodlesOFun said:
Would putting a pc tower directly on a carpeted floor cause any problems
with regards to electrostatic discharges? Should I buy a piece of laminated
wood and just stick it under the computer just to be safe?
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Make sure that no air intakes on the underside of
the computer are blocked.

-- Bob Day
 
Would putting a pc tower directly on a carpeted floor cause any problems
with regards to electrostatic discharges? Should I buy a piece of laminated
wood and just stick it under the computer just to be safe?
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They come with small legs to lift them off the carpet.



Christopher
 
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DaveW stood up at show-n-tell, in d_mJb.262405$_M.1223616@attbi_s54, and
said:
Do NOT set the computer directly on a carpeted floor. Static
discharges.
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To the metal case.
 
Strontium said:
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DaveW stood up at show-n-tell, in d_mJb.262405$_M.1223616@attbi_s54, and
said:




To the metal case.




--
Strontium

"It's no surprise, to me. I am my own worst enemy. `Cause every
now, and then, I kick the livin' shit `outta me." - Lit
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The 'W' stands for 'Wrong'.
 
Would putting a pc tower directly on a carpeted floor cause any problems
with regards to electrostatic discharges? Should I buy a piece of laminated
wood and just stick it under the computer just to be safe?
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No. But lifting it off the floor a few inches will help reduce the
dust intake, and possibly better cooling. A metal chair or
anti-static chair pad will help dissipate the shocks. On dry winter
days, it helps to spray a little water on your clothing to stop static
shocks.
 
OodlesOFun said:
Would putting a pc tower directly on a carpeted floor cause any problems
with regards to electrostatic discharges? Should I buy a piece of laminated
wood and just stick it under the computer just to be safe?
Click to expand...

I haven't had any problems with mine which sits right beside a plastic
chair mat. I get a lot of static but am very carefult to touch the case
power supply when the cover is open before touching anything else.

One problem i had with my old Dell on the carpet was the dirt/dust from
the low mounted air flow pattern around that machine....
 
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