If it is professionally cleaned on a regular basis then carpet is great.
Is it bad to have pc on carpet.
I m really glad my first pc build went relatively smooth.
I took as many standard precautions as i could when it came to the build itself.
Carpets need to be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and help keep it clean.
From what i ve seen my pc should be on a piece of wood.
Can you put a pc tower on carpet.
Tips for safer flooring there are greener flooring choices available like bamboo cork and hardwood from a sustainably managed forest.
It s bad even if air doesn t flow into or out of the case here however if your pc sinks into the carpet a bit heat can build up underneath due to the lack of airflow.
How bad is it to have your pc on carpet l.
And your computer well it s a giant vacuum cleaner.
Thanks to all who helped solve this problem.
I slid a piece of cardboard under there and it was fine.
If you have pets high children use and lots of spills i would recommend hard surfaces.
Building a pc on carpet is a bad idea.
But carpets are really good at trapping dust pet hair and all manner of other things.
There s a science to balancing airflow through.
Thanks for all your opinions in this thread.
I was wondering if i should get a cheap peace of plywood and put it on that or if it didn t really matter.
Of course if you have short carpet on your floor the pc may be able to sit on that carpet with plenty of airflow underneath.
Most hiccups i had were more related to software and driver installation.
It s bad enough if you re an adult walking barefoot on said carpet but for babies and toddlers who crawl around on the carpet and put their hands in their mouths it can be quite dangerous.
Have a good day.
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Carpet catches all the dust allergens and other air borne particles.