PC in cab – case or no case?

[Conehead]

Hello again! Is there any recommendation/”standard” to put your PC in a case while in the cab itself, or is it better for circulation/air flow to just install the motherboard, etc in the open, and perhaps mounted on some risers or something.  I imagine it’s better to leave it open without a case so it’s easier to get to, and then the cab itself really acts as the “case”.

Thoughts?  Thank you!

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[LynnInDenver]

If you’re doing a “full size” PC, you can get a frame meant for benchtesting rigs to help hold the cards upright – video cards expect a case in place as part of the structural support. Since the PC is in the cabinet, it doesn’t need a real case so to speak.

I only stuffed a whole cased PC into mine because it’s a miniITX form factor so it’s already as small as it can get, and it was already built (my old desktop).

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[Conehead]

” video cards expect a case in place as part of the structural support”  <— Thanks for pointing this out!  Based on your input I’ll still get a case to install the parts, but just won’t put the cover on it to allow for air circulation.  Much appreciated!

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[topper-2k]

Conehead wrote:

Based on your input I’ll still get a case to install the parts, but just won’t put the cover on it to allow for air circulation. Much appreciated!

Thanks for asking this question. I was wondering the same thing. And I’d kinda arrived at the same place. I might see if I can remove the decorative plastic stuff on the front of the case, try to get it down to something close to a frame.

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[Conehead]

Good idea!  I’ll try doing the same.

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