I need to protect my PC from a dirty environment

[TechCarnivore]

I have a PC that is subject to saw dust and dirt. I would like to find a small PC cabinet, for this workstation. Where should I go? I don't need a large workshopesque cabinets made of steel with 3 phase power. Something simple would be ideal.

 

[LawnBoy]

I've used simple bathroom cabinets, like what you would stack your towels in. Be careful of overheating.

 

[Johnthephoneguy]

If you use an enclosed cabinet you should at least cut out a circle for some airflow and then put a vent of some kind to keep out the dust. It will prolong the life of the computer if it isn't as hot all the time.

 

[wahnula]

...and don't forget to use air filters! The cheap, foam kind are OK, mount them on the INSIDE of the cabinet and hold them in place with a criss-cross of string wrapped around nails...and don't forget to clean them (soap & water) monthly.

 

[LawnBoy]

One other point, always try to place the equipment as high up in the room as possible. Dirt/dust fall down, the lower the cabinet the dirtier it will get.

 

[CorruptedLogic]

Take a look at

http://www.dustshield.com/

It may be overkill for what you want. Also, in the past, i've used the bathroom cabinet type setup and covered the vent holes with coffee filters held in place with magnetic sheets (the kind they make signs and fridge magnets from). Seemed to work well and changing them out was a snap!

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