Transporting a PC.
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Hello,
I sometimes make trips to Germany. I would like to take my PC with me for LAN parties during my longer stays. Since these trips are not regular (2/3 times a year), I don't want to use a mini case for my setup (I find the Elite 430 more comfortable).
I once completely disassembled it to put it back together there, but I'm afraid of damaging the components over time, and it's not very practical.
I'm asking you about the risks for my setup that a car trip entails (potholes, speed bumps, etc...).
Is it risky? What precautions can I take?
I think transporting the monitor is not risky.
Thank you for your attention. :)
Configuration: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor: Phenom x II 965 B.E (3.6 GHz)
Motherboard: Gigabytes micro ATX
Graphics card: GTX 460 1 GB Gigabytes
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 2 x 2 GB 1600 MHz C7
Hard drive: Samsung Spinpoint F.3 1 TB
DVD writer: LG dual layer
Power supply: Cooler Master Gx 550W (Soon a Seasonic, for the silence)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 with 2 additional 120mm fans.
I sometimes make trips to Germany. I would like to take my PC with me for LAN parties during my longer stays. Since these trips are not regular (2/3 times a year), I don't want to use a mini case for my setup (I find the Elite 430 more comfortable).
I once completely disassembled it to put it back together there, but I'm afraid of damaging the components over time, and it's not very practical.
I'm asking you about the risks for my setup that a car trip entails (potholes, speed bumps, etc...).
Is it risky? What precautions can I take?
I think transporting the monitor is not risky.
Thank you for your attention. :)
Configuration: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor: Phenom x II 965 B.E (3.6 GHz)
Motherboard: Gigabytes micro ATX
Graphics card: GTX 460 1 GB Gigabytes
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 2 x 2 GB 1600 MHz C7
Hard drive: Samsung Spinpoint F.3 1 TB
DVD writer: LG dual layer
Power supply: Cooler Master Gx 550W (Soon a Seasonic, for the silence)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 with 2 additional 120mm fans.
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Hello,
"Is it risky? What precautions should be taken?"
It's always risky to transport a desktop PC over long distances since it's not designed for that. But since you don't plan to move it very often, just pay attention to these few points:
- Try to pack it in a box with polystyrene (or something else that can absorb shocks...)
- When you place it in the trunk of a car, for example, lay it on the side of the motherboard
- Secure it well so that it doesn’t move from one side to the other in the trunk during the trip
- And of course, when transporting a desktop PC, the best thing is to try to drive smoothly...
There you go!
See you! =)
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LordMacDragus
"Is it risky? What precautions should be taken?"
It's always risky to transport a desktop PC over long distances since it's not designed for that. But since you don't plan to move it very often, just pay attention to these few points:
- Try to pack it in a box with polystyrene (or something else that can absorb shocks...)
- When you place it in the trunk of a car, for example, lay it on the side of the motherboard
- Secure it well so that it doesn’t move from one side to the other in the trunk during the trip
- And of course, when transporting a desktop PC, the best thing is to try to drive smoothly...
There you go!
See you! =)
--
LordMacDragus
I think it would be better to buy a netbook to be safe :hap:
Otherwise, if you have to transport this one, wrap it in polystyrene or its original box but keep it upright
Also, how much does your tower weigh? Because a mini tower is not too bad.
Otherwise, if you have to transport this one, wrap it in polystyrene or its original box but keep it upright
Also, how much does your tower weigh? Because a mini tower is not too bad.
So, let's recap:
The PC is on the side of the back of the motherboard and in its box with possibly some blankets to secure the PC even more in the box.
I will wedge the box in a corner of the trunk, I will dismantle the hard drive, it's quick and safer I think, and maybe the graphics card or is it worse to take it out of the slot and put it back than to leave it in?
And that's it, is that correct?
The PC is on the side of the back of the motherboard and in its box with possibly some blankets to secure the PC even more in the box.
I will wedge the box in a corner of the trunk, I will dismantle the hard drive, it's quick and safer I think, and maybe the graphics card or is it worse to take it out of the slot and put it back than to leave it in?
And that's it, is that correct?
"(I plan to put it back in the box with the polystyrene)."
There you go, good idea.
=)