PC cases offerbetter coolingand help innoise reduction. It even prolongs your components’ lifespan and helps prevent them fromdust buildupandstatic electricity.

So,you absolutely need a PC case!But this doesn’t mean you may’t start your computer without one.

If you’re frequently into hardware testing, connecting the components correctly andjump-starting the motherboardshouldcomplete the POST.

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Now, let’s delve deeper into my thoughts below.

Times When PC Case Isn’t Essential

you may certainly save a few bucks by not opting for a PC case and instead expand your budget for a CPU or GPU. Or rather go economic by selecting a cheaper PC case instead.

I even performed a small experiment with one setup without a PC case for about a week. Negating slight overheating issues here and there, the PC worked without any issues. The only problem was that I had to clean it regularly and along was the risk of accidental liquid spill.

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Here are a handful of scenarios where PC cases aren’t quite necessary:

Before Assembling a Rig

If you have opted for acustom PC build, it’s essential to ensure none of the components are defective. There are cases ofDOA (Dead on Arrival), which you should rule out.

It’s even more practical to test out the components outside the PC case first. Imagine fitting every part, butthere’s no display?

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To tackle this, our team always ensures each of the new buildsgets to BIOSbefore housing everything.

You see, there’s no need for a PC case in this scenario.

Frequent Hardware Testing

This case holds forenthusiasts and content creatorslike me.

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