{"id":406561,"date":"2022-02-17T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/is-it-bad-to-have-your-desktop-pc-on-the-floor\/"},"modified":"2022-02-17T01:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T22:00:00","slug":"is-it-bad-to-have-your-desktop-pc-on-the-floor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-it-bad-to-have-your-desktop-pc-on-the-floor\/","title":{"rendered":"#Is It Bad to Have Your Desktop PC on the Floor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39ba854f3c7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39ba854f3c7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-it-bad-to-have-your-desktop-pc-on-the-floor\/#Carpet_Can_Block_Airflow\" >Carpet Can Block Airflow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-it-bad-to-have-your-desktop-pc-on-the-floor\/#Your_PC_Will_Suck_in_More_Dust_on_the_Floor\" >Your PC Will Suck in More Dust on the Floor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-it-bad-to-have-your-desktop-pc-on-the-floor\/#Aside_From_That_the_Floor_is_Fine\" >Aside From That, the Floor is Fine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Is It Bad to Have Your Desktop PC on the Floor?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-413226 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_5ccb7552243c9.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_5ccb7552243c9.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_5ccb7552243c9.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Water cooling system inside a gaming PC case\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Phuwadach Pattanatmon\/Shutterstock\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/on-may-162018-water-cooling-acrylic-1097175692\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/on-may-162018-water-cooling-acrylic-1097175692\">Phuwadach Pattanatmon\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite the name, a desktop PC doesn\u2019t have to be on a desk. That huge tower PC would fit nicely on the floor, sure. But you should think about ventilation and dust so that your gaming PC doesn\u2019t overheat.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carpet_Can_Block_Airflow\"><\/span>Carpet Can Block Airflow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Modern PC cases usually aren\u2019t completely flat on the bottom. They have feet so that their base is off the floor a bit. There\u2019s airflow underneath the case. All PC cases have fans that expel hot air and vents that allow entry for cool air; some cases even have additional intake fans that further facilitate drawing in cool air.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s how it\u2019s supposed to work, anyway. If you place your case on some thick plush carpeting, the carpet might block some of that airflow. This is very bad if the air is supposed to flow into or out of the computer through the bottom of the case. It\u2019s bad even if air doesn\u2019t flow into or out of the case here, however\u2014if your PC sinks into the carpet a bit, heat can build up underneath due to the lack of airflow.<\/p>\n<p>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. And, if you don\u2019t have any carpet at all, this isn\u2019t a concern. Your PC will be just at home sitting on a flat floor as it would on a flat desk.<\/p>\n<p>Before placing your PC on the floor, be sure to think about airflow. Avoid placing your tower PC on thick carpet. If the carpet is a problem, consider putting it on a platform or stand on the carpet. You can buy <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIVO-Computer-Desktop-Adjustable-CART-PC01\/dp\/B074P76TBW?tag=hotoge-20\">rolling stands<\/a> for precisely this purpose that also make it easier to move your desktop around. Heck, even laying a piece of wood on your floor and placing the PC on the wooden platform will solve this problem, although it may not be pretty.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_PC_Will_Suck_in_More_Dust_on_the_Floor\"><\/span>Your PC Will Suck in More Dust on the Floor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-413225 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_5ccb74dc5e808.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Dusty PC case fan\" width=\"650\" height=\"294\" data-credittext=\"Kritsapong jeantaratip\/Shutterstock\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-dust-on-pc-electronic-cooler-1285705537\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-dust-on-pc-electronic-cooler-1285705537\">Kritsapong jeantaratip\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Your floor almost certainly has more dust, hair, and other detritus on it than a desk or table. This matters\u2014your PC\u2019s fans pull air in and blow air out. Those fans can suck dust, dirt, and other junk into the PC.<\/p>\n<p>This h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens no matter where you place your PC. Even if you have your PC on a desktop, you\u2019ll want to dust it occasionally with some <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Falcon-Compressed-Disposable-Cleaning-DPSXL4T\/dp\/B002ZB6LZA\/?tag=hotoge-20\">compressed air<\/a>. But your PC will likely suck in more dust and debris when it\u2019s on the floor. Dust gets in the way of cooling your PC, and it will run hotter if it needs to be cleaned out.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easier to dust and clean around a PC that\u2019s on a desk, too. If it\u2019s in a corner, how often are you going to move the PC\u2019s case, vacuum, and dust the cables back there? It\u2019s easy to put off cleaning and have dust build up where your PC is sitting.<\/p>\n<p>If you do keep your tower PC on the floor, remember to dust it out regularly\u2014probably more often than you\u2019ll need to if you keep it on a desk. It depends on how dusty your floor is, but you may want to check every few months. You should also remember to clean around and behind the case to avoid dust buildup.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aside_From_That_the_Floor_is_Fine\"><\/span>Aside From That, the Floor is Fine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Issues with ventilation and dust\u2014both of which lead to overheating\u2014are the main reason geeks usually advise against placing a desktop PC on the floor. But, if you\u2019ve got both these things under control and have thought it through, is there really a problem with leaving your PC on the floor? No, not at all. It\u2019s fine.<\/p>\n<p>The floor may even be preferable in some situations. There\u2019s a good chance you have more space on your floor than your desk and placing your tower on the floor will free up some space. Some people with heavy PC towers may be concerned about them toppling off a desk and falling on children or pets.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, your circumstances may be different. If there\u2019s a risk of flooding, for example, your PC is safer if it\u2019s off the floor.<\/p>\n<p>All these considerations are most important with gaming PC or workstation that generates a lot of heat. If you\u2019ve got a low-power desktop that doesn\u2019t generate much heat, ventilation isn\u2019t as big an issue. 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