Can I put my PC tower on its side?

pastmybest

Where I use my PC it is a bit tight but what would make a big difference if I could put my tower on its side like I seem to recall was the case (excuse the pun) years ago. Then providing I don't cover ventilation holes could I put papers on it. Not reams and reams but a few dozen as I am doing my work?

davb

As you say, if you don't cover any ventilation holes you should be fine. The other thing to consider is the CD/DVD drive - they normally work ok on their side, but need to have some little pips, or turn clips to hold disks in place whilst shutting the tray.

pastmybest

davb wrote: »

As you say, if you don't cover any ventilation holes you should be fine. The other thing to consider is the CD/DVD drive - they normally work ok on their side, but need to have some little pips, or turn clips to hold disks in place whilst shutting the tray.

Never thought about the drives as I rarely use them but if I do good tip.

gaming_guy

make sure that the motherboard is the side closer to the floor as the heatsink/fan could put stress on the CPU socket and/or the motherboard and do damage to it

John_Gray

Possibly another consideration is to check the inside more regularly for additional dust and fluff - there be more closer to the carpet, y'see!

pastmybest

John_Gray wrote: »

Possibly another consideration is to check the inside more regularly for additional dust and fluff - there be more closer to the carpet, y'see!

Mine will go on a shelf - fits on side but not upright.

pcombo

A "tower" isn't designed to go on its side, thats why you get base units.

joeypesci

Will be fine.

PROLIANT

pastmybest wrote: »

Can I put my PC tower on its side?

.............Yes

davester

Well the difference really with base units and Towers is only orientation of the Drive bays and some ventilation spots. But if you not going to use the optical drive (CD/DVD) then will be fine as long as you not cover the vents up. If you are thinking of putting a monitor on top check the strenght of the side of the case, you not want your Monitor to fall into the system and damaging your Motherboard. Really depends on the case, some side panels are flimsy

tomsutton529

pcombo wrote: »

A "tower" isn't designed to go on its side, thats why you get base units.

thats like saying you cant use Warbutons thick toastie bread for a cheese sandwich..