Storing PC parts?

[mich991]

Hello.

 

Is it safe to keep my PC parts inside their original package in a closet? Do I need to put them inside someTHING?

 

I don't know where to put this thread so move it in a more appropriate one. Thanks.

[Semper]

ESD-safe bags can help with storage, but aren't necessarily required. Other than that, you just want to keep them protected from falls (or things falling on them), any pins that may become damaged need to be protected. Keeping dust out of them helps as well, though that's largely just a convenience to yourself for not having to clean them up at a later date.

[Uptivuptiz]

2 minutes ago, mich991 said:

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Yes. The packeging is designed to keep the parts safe under shipping and while in storage.

[WereCatf]

It's not like parts will just magically break all by themselves. The two things that break hardware are moisture and something heavy crushing them and even then, typical living-areas humidity isn't enough moisture to damage them. Sure, there are edge-cases like e.g. leaving something with a black PCB and plenty of black caps in direct sunlight that could cause the PCB to bend over time and the caps to break, but anyone with even a tiny bit of sense in their heads wouldn't leave something like that in direct sunlight.

[mich991]

Thank you all guys. I will leave them in the original packaging and in a simple bag.

[Video Beagle]

On 6/17/2019 at 5:43 AM, WereCatf said:

he two things that break hardware are moisture and something heavy crushing them

and gnomes.

[TheKDub]

On 6/17/2019 at 7:27 AM, mich991 said:

Hello.

 

Is it safe to keep my PC parts inside their original package in a closet? Do I need to put them inside someTHING?

 

I don't know where to put this thread so move it in a more appropriate one. Thanks.

In their original packaging in the closet is fine, just make sure they aren't exposed to an excess of moisture.

Having them in antistatic bags (they usually come with them) is a good idea.

 

I personally have piles of old computer parts on shelves, in drawers, and in boxes just sitting there without bags or anything, but it's all old stuff that probably will never be used again.