Use of cotton under parts for protection

[Sorna]

So i am currently building my pc and i was wondering if i could use a 100% cotton mat/towel thing under my psu and case so they dont scratch on my desk.

Im worried it will cause static electricity though.

[mariushm]

Shouldn't cause static electricity but you should be careful if the power supply has the fan on the bottom, there should be some space between the power supply and the mat, maybe 1cm (half an inch) at least.

The cases usually have rubber feet, so they don't really scratch desks.

 

[Lord Nicoll]

2 minutes ago, Skezzii said:

So i am currently building my pc and i was wondering if i could use a 100% cotton mat/towel thing under my psu and case so they dont scratch on my desk.

Im worried it will cause static electricity though.

well, yes it can, but I wouldn't worry about it unless you live in an area with dry air. Generally once it is not synthetic it's fine. The case and PSU aren't ESD sensitive and the case itself is a Faraday cage, just don't put anything into it and it's fine. 

[Ramaddil]

If you still have your motherboard box, it is good for building on, No static electricity.

[Stevoisboss]

It's fine. Static can't get through. The bigger issue would be the psu not being able to breath. If you plan to keep it like that long term flip the psu up.