Do I NEED a case?

[iLostMyXbox21]

Do I 100% NEED a case? I am trying to build a pc and save money.. i can save $50 (to get a better gpu or something.. or just save it..) 50$ may not be alot.. but it is still something. I will DEFINITELY get a case for it in the near future (a few months) and I will probably build something (with cardboard, wood, etc) as a placeholder (or i might just put it on a box and point a big fan at it) is a big fan a good idea?

[homeap5]

I plug everything in empty cardboard box after a coffee machine. It works. But I made it just for fun and using old hardware.

 

Problem will be with graphics card.

 

Most important is - if you have no money now, you may spend much more later if (for example) your PCI-E card will pull out your PCI-E connector because poor assembly.

 

Many people uses desks or walls to build their PC (check youtube), but it's mostly more expansive than just buying pc case.

[Rallenhayestime]

No, a large cardboard box will do just fine... Remind me in 5 hours for an example.

[iLostMyXbox21]

1 minute ago, homeap5 said:

I plug everything in empty cardboard box after a coffee machine. It works. But I made it just for fun and using old hardware.

 

Problem will be with graphics card.

 

Most important is - if you have no money now, you may spend much more later if (for example) your PCI-E card will pull out your PCI-E connector because poor assembly.

 

Okay thank you

[iLostMyXbox21]

Just now, Rallenhayestime said:

No, a large cardboard box will do just fine... Remind me in 5 hours for an example.

Should i leave one side open and put a box fan facing it for airflow?

[Rallenhayestime]

Just now, iLostMyXbox21 said:

Should i leave one side open and put a box fan facing it for airflow?

Like I said, I'll show you when I get home.

[Tibon]

Dont forget to get yourself a jumper switch to act as a temporary power button. Unless your motherboard has an onboard powee button.

[iLostMyXbox21]

Okay awesome. I will mention you if i remember

[iLostMyXbox21]

Just now, Tibon said:

Dont forget to get yourself a jumper switch to act as a temporary power button. Unless your motherboard has an onboard powee button.

I actually will go look at the pictures if i see a power button. I will get back to you in a few minutes

[Rallenhayestime]

Actually, what specs are you planning? Which Cpu cooler?

[Rallenhayestime]

Just now, Tibon said:

Dont forget to get yourself a jumper switch to act as a temporary power button. Unless your motherboard has an onboard powee button.

I used to use a fukin screwdriver ?

[iLostMyXbox21]

1 minute ago, Tibon said:

Dont forget to get yourself a jumper switch to act as a temporary power button. Unless your motherboard has an onboard powee button.

No, it does not so i will need to get a switch. Where would i get one?

[Rallenhayestime]

Just now, iLostMyXbox21 said:

No, it does not so i will need to get a switch. Where would i get one?

You can just use anything metal to short the power pins

[iLostMyXbox21]

1 minute ago, Rallenhayestime said:

You can just use anything metal to short the power pins

I assume i would just look up how to use a jumper switch on a Micro ATX AM4 motherboard?

[WoodenMarker]

No, it isn't necessary. Cardboard works well for a test bench. A large fan can help but isn't necessary. The fans from the cpu cooler and graphics card is generally enough.

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2 minutes ago, Tibon said:

Dont forget to get yourself a jumper switch to act as a temporary power button. Unless your motherboard has an onboard powee button.

Bridging the power switch pins with a screwdriver or knife works too.

 

Moved to Cases and Power Supplies. 

[homeap5]

I have PC case, but I mounted two buttons in my desk and plug into mainboard. Much better that way. For lazy people.

 

2 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Moved to Cases and Power Supplies. 

Why? He don't want a pc case.

[Tibon]

3 minutes ago, Rallenhayestime said:

You can just use anything metal to short the power pins

I wont recommend the switch if the op is a veteran, which doesn't seems to be the case.

Don't want him to see the magic blue smoke oh his first rodeo.

[iLostMyXbox21]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

No, it isn't necessary. Cardboard works well for a test bench. A large fan can help but isn't necessary. The fans from the cpu cooler and graphics card is generally enough.

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Bridging the power switch pins with a screwdriver or knife works too.

 

Moved to Cases and Power Supplies. 

Okay thank you. I like the look of a pc without a case. It allows tou to see everything spin, if it has lights you see if flicker on and it is so satisfying. I know some cases has clear sides but then i wont see it from all angles. The fact it saves a bit of money is just one benefit. I will probably use a small desktop fan to help cool it anyways. Thanks for the pictures, it helps me understand what it should look like rather than me trying to imagine it. I appreciate it

[iLostMyXbox21]

4 minutes ago, homeap5 said:

I have PC case, but I mounted two buttons in my desk and plug into mainboard. Much better that way. For lazy people.

 

Why? He don't want a pc case.

 Lol i will probably just use a button as well. 

 

Pfft. Then again, we are discussing cases (or rather, the lack of) 

[iLostMyXbox21]

Just now, wONKEyeYEs said:

Thermaltake P3 eh.

 

THAT IS UGLYYYY im soo joking. That looks super cool. I forgot those kinds of cases exist lol. I love those kinds of cases. But I dont think I will buy a case like that quite yet. But just in case (no pun intended) what are those called? Just “Glass top case”?

[iLostMyXbox21]

4 minutes ago, wONKEyeYEs said:

Thermaltake P3 eh.

 

Oh nevermind lol

[WoodenMarker]

4 minutes ago, iLostMyXbox21 said:

what are those called? Just “Glass top case”?

Open frame

[iLostMyXbox21]

7 minutes ago, wONKEyeYEs said:

Thermaltake P3, eh.

 

5 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Open frame

Okay awesome. And i thought when you said ThermalTake P3 you were making a reference or something lol idk. 

[Jtalk4456]

if you know your way around tools you can put it in a desk drawer

[iLostMyXbox21]

1 minute ago, Jtalk4456 said:

if you know your way around tools you can put it in a desk drawer

Woah woah woah! What about cooling?