Lay tower flat?

[carol]

Actually this is just a general question. We just got
these new computers installed by our IT department. My
tower, and others, are laid sideways on the desk with the
monitor on top of them. Is this going to cause a problem?

 

[Chris Lanier]

Greetings

No problem at all. Alot of system are designed this way.

 

[Guest]

No, some fans make more noise, some don't.

 

[Gary Davis]

Do you have a CD drive?
This may be a problem with the CD.

 

[Doug Reiner]

Actually this is just a general question. We just got
these new computers installed by our IT department. My
tower, and others, are laid sideways on the desk with the
monitor on top of them. Is this going to cause a problem?

Even a misoriented CD-ROM drive is usable (not very convenient, but
usable). Just make sure the vents aren't blocked and it'll work fine.

 

[Ron Sommer]

Even a misoriented CD-ROM drive is usable (not very convenient, but
usable). Just make sure the vents aren't blocked and it'll work fine.

The CD drive should have little tabs to hold the CD when the drive is laid
sideways.
Good air flow is a must.

 

[lurker]

I would consider it more of an ergonomic issue. Unless your
desk surface is quite low, a short person with bifocals
could get neck pain if he has to tilt his head up for long
periods of time to see the screen.(experience speaking here)

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Not if the case is structurally strong enough to support the
weight of the monitor, and as long as your not blocking any cooling
vents. Consult the PC's manufacturer to be certain.

Bruce Chambers

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[Tim Slattery]

Actually this is just a general question. We just got
these new computers installed by our IT department. My
tower, and others, are laid sideways on the desk with the
monitor on top of them. Is this going to cause a problem?

The only concern I'd have is ventilation. Many tower cases have the
sides pierced so that air can circulate through and cool the
components inside. If your configuration blocks those holes, you *may*
have overheating problems.

Then I look at the Dell tower on my desk and see that both sides are
completely solid, not a hole in sight! I guess it just depends on how
your case(s) work.

 

[Yves Leclerc]

Also, most CD Rom drives are not designed to be used vertically. CDs could
slip out of the tray.

Y.

 

[chris.catt]

Hi, probably the CD drives won't work on their sides......
Chris C

 

[NobodyMan]

Hi, probably the CD drives won't work on their sides......
Chris C

Many CD drives will. They have tabs to hold the CD in place.

 

[Ron Sommer]

I mentioned the tabs yesterday.