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It appears it will be a while before the case for my new PC will be available, but I will have all the other parts. Therefore, I will likely run it without a case for a while (hopefully not long).
But is a wooden table a suitable surface for it (and the other components) to sit on?
Richard
Posted 2009-07-15T10:55:33.803
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Yes, it's fine. Basically, anything not conductive or susceptible to static electricity is fine.
Friend of mine didn't trust any surface and just hung all the components by strings from the ceiling.
Stefan Thyberg
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1You gotta post pics! – Loren Pechtel – 2009-08-25T00:31:34.277
This is not his (it was a long time ago), but you get the idea: http://www.geekologie.com/2007/10/sky_puter_case_mod_provides_go.php
– Stefan Thyberg – 2009-08-25T08:17:01.3702
Wooden is great for its nonconductive properties. Covering it with a hard rubber mat can be very helpful to minimize dings and bums and to prevent sliding. You should be able to find either mid-quality cabinet covers or even the foam matting used to adhere carpets to hard flooring. Apply a light coat of mild glue to the wood and just lay out the mat.
A flat mat is best (as opposed to a mesh) as a mesh can "eat" screws and small bits unless the mesh is fine enough.
music2myear
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I have a computer that I took out of it's case because I wanted to fit in a bigger graphics card than could fit in the slimline case. I didn't want it to just lay around on my table and collect static, so I put it in a old printer paper box that was laying around:
Bringing a whole new meaning to "cardboard box"
Nate Koppenhaver
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Be sure to have something metal around to touch occasionally, this will discharge any static electricity you may have accumulated moving around. – Moab – 2011-04-04T16:19:36.963
It's certainly better than a metal table ;) – David M – 2009-07-15T11:02:27.920
Indeed... and better for any http://thedailywtf.com/ referencing.
– Richard – 2009-07-15T11:19:36.553