And if you don t have any carpet at all this isn t a concern.
Dont work on your pc on carpet.
But ultimately is is completely safe to have your pc on the carpet.
Esd mats will more than work if you re that concerned with the dangers of static build up.
If the carpet is a problem consider putting it on a platform or stand on the carpet.
Brightening your walls like this blogger did can temper a too tan rug or at least help you see your carpet in a new light.
You re damaging your carpet maintaining a clean carpet and one that s in good condition can be a difficult task when you have kids pets and dirty shoes tracking dirt inside.
I don t think most people change their carpeting every season or at whim so i hope you like the color you choose for your wall to wall ocean of color.
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Before placing your pc on the floor be sure to think about airflow.
I would only recommend this to someone who has had a traumatic experience with static damaging their computer already or they are building a rig that s either ungodly expensive or not their own.
While working on your pc leave it plugged in to a grounded outlet in other words a three prong outlet.
And your computer well it s a giant vacuum cleaner.
But carpets are really good at trapping dust pet hair and all manner of other things.
Sure you can it s fine.
Avoid rubbing your socks against carpeted floors and pull off any wool sweaters before you get to work.
Add to this a daily workout routine.
Your computer would be at the most risk of static damage when you place it on the carpet move it on the carpet or pick it up off the carpet.
Don t rub your socks on the carpet while you build.
Your pc will be just at home sitting on a flat floor as it would on a flat desk.
7 maintenance although i do love the way vacuum marks look after i immediately finish vacuuming carpets are harder to maintain on a daily basis.
Not good you need ventilation to avoid overheating dust clogs in said ventilation.
If you choose to work out on your carpet there are a couple of things you should keep in mind.
Avoid placing your tower pc on thick carpet.
As stated in the other answers dust at the floor.
Carpet exercise problems.
Can you put a pc tower on carpet.
Such materials can rub together and build up static electricity which you don t want while operating on your pc.