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Can I run my PC without case?

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this is completely fine. there is nothing wrong with that. you are safe doing this i have done this building other systems in the past

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Hi,

 

I have all my parts installed but still waiting on the case to arrive (shipment delayed). I have my motherboard placed on the box it came in and have tested it to make sure that everything is working.  

 

Would it be fine to run my pc like that on the box (as shown in the photo) for a few hours to install windows 10, drivers, etc, or can the mobo be damaged?

 

Thanks!

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I would only suggest doing it to test the system not for extended use.

But no it wont hurt anything.

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it's actually recommended in general that you build a PC outside the case to make sure everything works correctly, then put it inside. For short term operation, there's no problem, just don't go dropping anything on your setup.

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Thanks a lot for the help! I need my PC for a competition on Sunday, so going to install everything now and then hopefully I get the case on on Saturday and just need to install the parts.

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24 minutes ago, TristanN said:

Thanks a lot for the help! I need my PC for a competition on Sunday, so going to install everything now and then hopefully I get the case on on Saturday and just need to install the parts.

if it’s any help this is basically what a test bench is.  I knew a guy who used no case at all and just screwed his components to a wall.  Worked fine for years.  The only worry is shorts.  A case is mostly Just for convenience, dust, and impact protection. 

Not a pro, not even very good.  I’m just old and have time currently.  Assuming I know a lot about computers can be a mistake.

 

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