How to move a computer?

[Kevinclon]

How do I move my computer, it is in a NZXT Switch 810, to college?

I am moving a far distance and have to fly, what is the best way to ship it.

[M-ursu]

Take off the GPU and the CPU cooler (If you have tower air cooler) and you should be totally fine

[Kevinclon]

what about packing? and I'm liquid cooled

[sqwidee]

With a Water Cooling mount like an H100i he shouldn't have to remove that, right?

 

Just take out heavy things that are in the PCI slots (like a GPU) so they don't bend or break. If you have a tall air cooler, unmount that as well.

[flibberdipper]

Empty your loop completely (if you have a custom loop, otherwise just take the AIO out) and take out the graphics card. You should be fine. Use lots of bubble wrap and soft foam.

[sqwidee]

For packing I plan on putting this thing in the back of my van with all my other crap and just driving it to school.

 

If you're flying, I would suggest you take out any loose parts, like hard drives, along with the GPU (cuz shit happens).

[Kevinclon]

For packing I plan on putting this thing in the back of my van with all my other crap and just driving it to school.

 

If you're flying, I would suggest you take out any loose parts, like hard drives, along with the GPU (cuz shit happens).

Yea driving from alaska to utah takes like 2 weeks so nah,

 

Empty your loop completely (if you have a custom loop, otherwise just take the AIO out) and take out the graphics card. You should be fine. Use lots of bubble wrap and soft foam.

Yea i have a custom loop,  so just take out my gpu's and bubble wrap like crazy, Sounds good to me

[Kevinclon]

quick question, there isn't any problem with the air pressure is there?

[sqwidee]

Yea driving from alaska to utah takes like 2 weeks so nah,

 

Yea i have a custom loop,  so just take out my gpu's and bubble wrap like crazy, Sounds good to me

 

Hope college goes well, dude. Have fun.

[sqwidee]

quick question, there isn't any problem with the air pressure is there?

 

That's why you empty the cooling loop.

 

No other issues.

[Kevinclon]

That's why you empty the cooling loop.

 

No other issues.

and then just take the graphic cards in other luggage? would there be anything against the laws with taking them carry on?

[Speedbird]

and then just take the graphic cards in other luggage? would there be anything against the laws with taking them carry on?

Shouldn't be any problems, but put it in hold luggage if you can.

[Admiaczking]

Why must you remove your GPU and cooler when moving?

[Butterfish]

Why must you remove your GPU and cooler when moving?

So it doesnt break the motherboard etc.

[Admiaczking]

So it doesnt break the motherboard etc.

How would it break exactly?

[Speedbird]

How would it break exactly?

Break loose and fall over?

[NeatSquidYT]

How would it break exactly?

Edit

[Admiaczking]

Break loose and fall over?

Oh I get it now :unsure:

[KeithD]

The reason is because air baggage handlers aren't exactly known for their delicate hands - even when a package has Fragile stickers all over it. Graphics cards and tower coolers can already be seen to slightly bend in computers due to gravity so I wouldn't trust them to necessarily stay upright after being moved about a lot.

[Kevinclon]

Shouldn't be any problems, but put it in hold luggage if you can.

what is hold luggage?

[Speedbird]

what is hold luggage?

The large one, that you you give them at check-in. Has a weight limit of 50 pounds.

[sqwidee]

Why must you remove your GPU and cooler when moving?

 

You remove the GPU because GPUs are heavy and can easily snap the PCI slot if hit with enough force. Easy to break in shipping.

 

Remove tall air coolers for the same reason, enough force could rip them off of the CPU and mounting setup and damage your board.

Remove and empty cooling loops because the air pressure difference could cause the loop to burst and get coolant all over your mobo and other parts.

 

*edit: the cooling loop removal only applies for air shipping. If you're driving around with one that shouldn't cause any problems for a liquid setup.