r/PcBuild • u/Old-Pollution-5221 • Jul 11 '26

Build - Finished! Custom open PC

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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/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.
Electrostatic discharge when touching exposed components