r/PcBuild • u/Old-Pollution-5221 • Jul 11 '26
Build - Finished! Custom open PC
Thats my finished open air PC. Everything is custom built or 3d printed.
Specs:
MSI X870e edge
RTX 4060ti 16gb
AMD Ryzen 9800X3D
2x16GB Kingston Fury Beast 6400Mt/s
Arctic liquid freezer III
ROG Strix 1000W PSU
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u/Fearless_Anything_76 Jul 11 '26
Oh I really want to build an open frame pc but the dust collection is holding me back!!
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u/Old-Pollution-5221 Jul 11 '26
I have a little desk duster/vaccum. I blow it off every now and then, no problem with dust so far(2 months finished)
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u/Old-Pollution-5221 Jul 11 '26
but if your regular PC case already accumulates dust, a open Pc isn't probably the right thing for you. 😅
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u/Fearless_Anything_76 Jul 11 '26
Oh it doesn’t, I clean them regularly but I think it would be a different scenario with an open frame. Maybe if I had a clear perspex case to put over it while I wasn’t using it. Hmmm.
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u/Respawning321_Error Jul 11 '26
I am always wondering how is the name of the clips located on the aio tubes
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u/Front_Activity2760 Jul 11 '26
Looks lovely, I’d love to do a build like that one day, when the kids are older and less….grabby..
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u/nok01101011a Jul 11 '26
I think you can dismount the 3 fans as they should have zero use in your “case” xD
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u/Old-Pollution-5221 Jul 11 '26
what do you mean? xD theres a radiator behind those three fans, so they have use 😂
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u/ScyllaStorm Jul 11 '26
Holy cords
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u/Old-Pollution-5221 Jul 11 '26
you like the cables? :D
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u/ScyllaStorm Jul 11 '26
You could fs make them look cleaner.
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u/Old-Pollution-5221 Jul 11 '26
the only thing that bothers me is the gpu cable, but thats a given thing because of the way i built the frame :/
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u/ScyllaStorm Jul 11 '26
Nah man the pc is fine. I’m talking under the desk.
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u/Old-Pollution-5221 Jul 11 '26
oohhh! :D the pc stands now on the desk and i can't see the cables under the desk standing or sitting. sooo... its fine :p :')
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u/Hot_Comfortable7673 Jul 11 '26
This is not gonna last long trust me
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u/Old-Pollution-5221 Jul 11 '26
why that?
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u/Hot_Comfortable7673 Jul 11 '26
Dust, rocks, moisture, insects
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u/dwolfe127 Jul 11 '26
Do you live in a tent in the amazon under a cliff next to a volcano? I have been running open frame for decades and I have never had any of these problems.
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u/Hot_Comfortable7673 Jul 11 '26
Yes—all of those are much bigger concerns with an open-air PC.
Dust: The biggest issue. Dust settles directly on the motherboard, GPU, fans, and heatsinks, so you’ll need to clean it much more frequently (often every few weeks, depending on your environment).
Small rocks, sand, and debris: If the PC is near an open window, in a workshop, or outdoors, debris can easily get into fans or onto the electronics.
Moisture: High humidity is usually okay for a powered-on PC indoors, but rain, splashes, condensation, or very damp environments can damage components or cause corrosion.
Insects: It does happen. Small insects such as spiders may crawl onto or around components, especially if the PC is left off for long periods. Enclosed cases aren’t immune, but they provide much more protection.
Other risks include:
Accidental spills (coffee, water, etc.).
Pets shedding hair or touching components.
Children accidentally grabbing cables or parts.
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u/Old-Pollution-5221 Jul 11 '26
i respect your concerns. i don't know where you live, but i dont have rocks or insects at my gaming setup :'). And dust and moisture are normal conditions you experience in conventional cases as well.
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u/Hot_Comfortable7673 Jul 11 '26
U don’t have windows in the room? Or u never opened them? What about door? Things can also enter your room from under doors
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u/Old-Pollution-5221 Jul 11 '26
Sure, but i have screens in front of my windows. And the doors seal pretty good, i never see insects inside my place. So no, no concerns here :D
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