Is not using a case, okay?

[Daniel123dk]

So, I got down to, that my pc case made a short on my motherboard (dont know why or how it happened) 

Im now not willing to use the same case again, and im still waiting for some New cases that i like.

 

Does it harm my hardware to let the pc run on my motherboard box in the next few weeks, until ive bought a new case?

 

[Senzelian]

No, it's totally fine. Just make sure you don't accidently hit it or something similar.
You'll also have to clean it more often, because dust can easily settle on it.

 

And please don't short anything out or spill water on your motherboard... But I guess you know that already

[oskarha]

I was running my testbench like that for well over a year, so you should be fine (if your careful around it)

[tbroadwater2010]

This is an excellent question. Overall it would kind of be like a test bench, which wouldn't be a big deal. Having the components out in the air like that wont hurt them, as long as your clean it regularly.

 

What i would be worried about is the box. Having that much hardware on a box that could catch on fire would freak me out. I don't think it would be an issue other than the box.

[Maccat123]

1 minute ago, Senzelian said:

 

And please don't short anything out or spill water on your motherboard... But I guess you know that already

But how else do I watercool my motherboard!? 
Yeah you'll be alright just be prepared for dust build up lol. 

[Crig]

I've used a PC without a case for years. It's fine, just keep it clean.

[Senzelian]

Just now, Maccat123 said:

But how else do I watercool my motherboard!? 

Beer? Beer has alcohol. That makes it okay.

[Maccat123]

Just now, Senzelian said:

Beer? Beer has alcohol. That makes it okay.

As long as it doesn't include those pesky con-ducks you should be fine

[spartaman64]

it should be fine if you clean it often and be careful not to damage it. and btw did you install the motherboard standoffs in the case?

[Daniel123dk]

4 minutes ago, Senzelian said:

No, it's totally fine. Just make sure you don't accidently hit it or something similar.
You'll also have to clean it more often, because dust can easily settle on it.

 

And please don't short anything out or spill water on your motherboard... But I guess you know that already

Yeah, but apparently something on my case felt different ?

[spartaman64]

2 minutes ago, Senzelian said:

Beer? Beer has alcohol. That makes it okay.

its like 2% alcohol or something most of it is still water

[juretrn]

You probably already know the answer: it will technically work, but you have to ne really careful around your PC for this time.

[Daniel123dk]

4 minutes ago, oskarha said:

I was running my testbench like that for well over a year, so you should be fine (if your careful around it)

Well, my room is locked when im not home, and im living in my own apartment. So pretty safe. Also, the pc sits a bit away from me :-)

[Daniel123dk]

5 minutes ago, tbroadwater2010 said:

This is an excellent question. Overall it would kind of be like a test bench, which wouldn't be a big deal. Having the components out in the air like that wont hurt them, as long as your clean it regularly.

 

What i would be worried about is the box. Having that much hardware on a box that could catch on fire would freak me out. I don't think it would be an issue other than the box.

Well, I dont have any light candles in my room or anything that would start a fire. Unless my pc is able to?

[Daniel123dk]

5 minutes ago, Crig said:

I've used a PC without a case for years. It's fine, just keep it clean.

Thanks :-)

[oskarha]

1 minute ago, Daniel123dk said:

Well, my room is locked when im not home, and im living in my own apartment. So pretty safe. Also, the pc sits a bit away from me :-)

Seems good

[tbroadwater2010]

Just now, Daniel123dk said:

Well, I dont have any light candles in my room or anything that would start a fire. Unless my pc is able to?

I mean, heat causes fire. Cardboard boxes are pretty good to burn. I dont think you would have an issue but i would be careful.

[Daniel123dk]

4 minutes ago, spartaman64 said:

it should be fine if you clean it often and be careful not to damage it. and btw did you install the motherboard standoffs in the case?

Ive been building pc's for at least 5 years (not impressed by it) thats the last thing i will forget ☺

[Daniel123dk]

5 minutes ago, juretrn said:

You probably already know the answer: it will technically work, but you have to ne really careful around your PC for this time.

Thanks, i didnt know how it would act by longer use on the motherboard box :-)

[Daniel123dk]

2 minutes ago, tbroadwater2010 said:

I mean, heat causes fire. Cardboard boxes are pretty good to burn. I dont think you would have an issue but i would be careful.

Yeah, im going to be too then :-)