Solved computer posistioning question

Phill3990

Phill3990

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Hey all, was not sure what topic this would come under so please move to correct one if it doesn't belong here.
I have a choice for my pc position, I can either have it on the floor (carpeted) or on a cabinet the same height as my desk. Which would be best? I'm leaning towards high on the cabinet but I'm not 100%. Any insight would be great ;)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670k CPU @ 3.40 GHz, 4 Cores
Motherboard
MSI Z87 - G45 Gaming ATX Motherboard
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio, Sound Blaster Cinema
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER S236HL 23" HDMI Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2TB HDD
PSU
Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS ATX/EPS PSU
Case
Zalman Z11 PLUS Midi Tower Case
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (120mm) CPU Cooling, 5x Case Fan
Keyboard
Saitek Cyborg V.5 USB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
16.96 MB
Antivirus
Avast (Free Version), MalwareBytes, SuperantiSpyware
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Samsung 24x Retail SATA DVD Writer, Creative Inspire T10 Multimedia Speakers, Also have a: Toshiba CT30 Chromebook
Given that it would be rather inconvenient to use a computer on the floor, I'm presuming this is in regards to where you want to place your desktop tower?

If you have the option, I personally suggest placing your computer on that cabinet you mentioned. Placing it on the floor will attract a lot more dust and other evil things. Make sure your computer isn't going to fall over though.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
N/A (custom-built)
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7 2700K @ 3.5GHz (TurboBoost disabled)
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3
Memory
16GB (4x4GB) Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600MHz @ 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio (motherboard integrated)
Monitor(s) Displays
NEC Multisync EX231W
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 @ 60Hz via DVI-D
Hard Drives
2x Western Digital 1TB SATA3 Caviar Black Internal HDD // 1x WD 500GB USB 3.0 "My Passport Essential" External HDD // 1x WD 1TB USB 3.0 "My Passport Essential" External HDD // 2x WD 2TB USB 3.0 "My Passport Essential" External HDD
PSU
Corsair Professional Series Gold AX850
Case
Antec 300
Cooling
Air-cooling
Keyboard
Steelseries 6Gv2
Mouse
Steelseries Sensei RAW Glossy, Logitech M500
Internet Speed
DSL (AT&T)
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Pale Moon, Mozilla Firefox 12, Opera 12, Chromium, IE9
Other Info
Virtual Machines (VirtualBox):
* Japanese Windows XP Professional SP3
* Japanese Windows 7 Professional SP1
Yeah the tower :o lol. Its a pretty solid cabinet it doesn't wobble about .

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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670k CPU @ 3.40 GHz, 4 Cores
Motherboard
MSI Z87 - G45 Gaming ATX Motherboard
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio, Sound Blaster Cinema
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER S236HL 23" HDMI Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2TB HDD
PSU
Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS ATX/EPS PSU
Case
Zalman Z11 PLUS Midi Tower Case
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (120mm) CPU Cooling, 5x Case Fan
Keyboard
Saitek Cyborg V.5 USB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
16.96 MB
Antivirus
Avast (Free Version), MalwareBytes, SuperantiSpyware
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Samsung 24x Retail SATA DVD Writer, Creative Inspire T10 Multimedia Speakers, Also have a: Toshiba CT30 Chromebook
We have the same case :D
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel G3420 3.2GHZ Dual Core
Motherboard
Gigabyte H87-HD3
Memory
Kingson 8GB 1600mhz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI R7970 TF 3GD5/OC BE
Monitor(s) Displays
21" LG & "19 Vertical Samsung
Hard Drives
120GB SSD - Boot
1TB WD
350GB External
2TB External (Wireless)
PSU
Corsair CX 500 modular
Case
Zalman Z11 Plus (modified)
Cooling
Corsair H55, 2x 120mm SP Corsair, 1x 140 Coolermaster
Keyboard
Corsair K50
Mouse
CSL Gaming
Internet Speed
164Mbps
Antivirus
Avast, Malwarebytes
Browser
Google Chrome, IE, Firefox

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670k CPU @ 3.40 GHz, 4 Cores
Motherboard
MSI Z87 - G45 Gaming ATX Motherboard
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio, Sound Blaster Cinema
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER S236HL 23" HDMI Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2TB HDD
PSU
Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS ATX/EPS PSU
Case
Zalman Z11 PLUS Midi Tower Case
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (120mm) CPU Cooling, 5x Case Fan
Keyboard
Saitek Cyborg V.5 USB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
16.96 MB
Antivirus
Avast (Free Version), MalwareBytes, SuperantiSpyware
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Samsung 24x Retail SATA DVD Writer, Creative Inspire T10 Multimedia Speakers, Also have a: Toshiba CT30 Chromebook
What your opinion on it?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel G3420 3.2GHZ Dual Core
Motherboard
Gigabyte H87-HD3
Memory
Kingson 8GB 1600mhz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI R7970 TF 3GD5/OC BE
Monitor(s) Displays
21" LG & "19 Vertical Samsung
Hard Drives
120GB SSD - Boot
1TB WD
350GB External
2TB External (Wireless)
PSU
Corsair CX 500 modular
Case
Zalman Z11 Plus (modified)
Cooling
Corsair H55, 2x 120mm SP Corsair, 1x 140 Coolermaster
Keyboard
Corsair K50
Mouse
CSL Gaming
Internet Speed
164Mbps
Antivirus
Avast, Malwarebytes
Browser
Google Chrome, IE, Firefox
I would leave it up on the cabinet ..
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell optiplex 740
OS
Win 7 Home Premium SP1 32 bit
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000B
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0YP696 (Socket M2 )
Memory
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 370MHz (6-6-6-18)
Graphics Card(s)
Acer E181H (1366x768@60Hz) 64MB GeForce 6150 LE (Dell)
Sound Card
SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer E181H (1366x768@60Hz) 64MB GeForce 6150 LE (Dell)
Hard Drives
699GB Seagate ST375064 0NS SCSI Disk Device (ATA)
Case
Mini tower
Internet Speed
Ping 36 ms, Download 57.71 mbps , Upload 11.79mbps
Antivirus
Free Avast. Pro paid Mbam , Free Sas
Browser
Palemoon .
I like it, the fans that came with it are a bit weak especially the side ones so will be upgrading them at some point. Has alot of space compared to some other which is also a bonus :D
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670k CPU @ 3.40 GHz, 4 Cores
Motherboard
MSI Z87 - G45 Gaming ATX Motherboard
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio, Sound Blaster Cinema
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER S236HL 23" HDMI Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2TB HDD
PSU
Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS ATX/EPS PSU
Case
Zalman Z11 PLUS Midi Tower Case
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (120mm) CPU Cooling, 5x Case Fan
Keyboard
Saitek Cyborg V.5 USB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
16.96 MB
Antivirus
Avast (Free Version), MalwareBytes, SuperantiSpyware
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Samsung 24x Retail SATA DVD Writer, Creative Inspire T10 Multimedia Speakers, Also have a: Toshiba CT30 Chromebook
Yeah i totally agree, its a dust magnet though!
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel G3420 3.2GHZ Dual Core
Motherboard
Gigabyte H87-HD3
Memory
Kingson 8GB 1600mhz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI R7970 TF 3GD5/OC BE
Monitor(s) Displays
21" LG & "19 Vertical Samsung
Hard Drives
120GB SSD - Boot
1TB WD
350GB External
2TB External (Wireless)
PSU
Corsair CX 500 modular
Case
Zalman Z11 Plus (modified)
Cooling
Corsair H55, 2x 120mm SP Corsair, 1x 140 Coolermaster
Keyboard
Corsair K50
Mouse
CSL Gaming
Internet Speed
164Mbps
Antivirus
Avast, Malwarebytes
Browser
Google Chrome, IE, Firefox
Yeah i need to clean mine out soon since it has been on the floor. Looks cool though lol
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670k CPU @ 3.40 GHz, 4 Cores
Motherboard
MSI Z87 - G45 Gaming ATX Motherboard
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio, Sound Blaster Cinema
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER S236HL 23" HDMI Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2TB HDD
PSU
Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS ATX/EPS PSU
Case
Zalman Z11 PLUS Midi Tower Case
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (120mm) CPU Cooling, 5x Case Fan
Keyboard
Saitek Cyborg V.5 USB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
16.96 MB
Antivirus
Avast (Free Version), MalwareBytes, SuperantiSpyware
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Samsung 24x Retail SATA DVD Writer, Creative Inspire T10 Multimedia Speakers, Also have a: Toshiba CT30 Chromebook
The higher, the better. Less dust and grime. But maybe a bit noisier.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
Thanks for the advice :D I have decided to keep it up high also reduces the risk of me knocking drinks on it since it has an open top. :cool:
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670k CPU @ 3.40 GHz, 4 Cores
Motherboard
MSI Z87 - G45 Gaming ATX Motherboard
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio, Sound Blaster Cinema
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER S236HL 23" HDMI Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2TB HDD
PSU
Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS ATX/EPS PSU
Case
Zalman Z11 PLUS Midi Tower Case
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (120mm) CPU Cooling, 5x Case Fan
Keyboard
Saitek Cyborg V.5 USB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
16.96 MB
Antivirus
Avast (Free Version), MalwareBytes, SuperantiSpyware
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Samsung 24x Retail SATA DVD Writer, Creative Inspire T10 Multimedia Speakers, Also have a: Toshiba CT30 Chromebook
When possible I prefer to keep it on the floor, out of the way.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell
OS
Windows 10 x64
CPU
i7-7700K
Memory
16 GB 2400 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
GTX 1060
Sound Card
Integrated, plus external Presonus Audiobox USB
Monitor(s) Displays
2x AOC 27"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
512 GB M.2 SSD
2 TB 7200 RPM disk
Internet Speed
110 Mbps
Browser
Firefox
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