If you are going to build on carpet or in an area prone to static then an anti static bracelet is also highly recommended.
Pc tower on carpet.
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If the carpet is a problem consider putting it on a platform or stand on the carpet.
Most tower units are designed to be floor mounted but those with feet are.
The proper answer to this is to put the tower on a computer stand or pc caddy cpu caddy.
You can buy rolling stands for precisely this purpose that also make it easier to move your desktop around.
Finally zip ties or velcro cable ties come in handy when you are managing cables.
A pc caddy will get your tower up off of the messy carpet keep it under the desk out of site and fans out of earshot a bit while being movable to allow for access to the back if necessary.
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Not only is no longer on the carpet but you can now easily wheel it out and back in when you need to clean around it upgrade plug or unplug peripherals.
Are pc build kits still being offered.
Typically these are adjustable rolling stands made of either metal or plastic.
A great thing you can is get a board with wheels on it from your local gardening hardware store and put the pc on that.
Carpet generates a lot of static from people walking on it.
It s generally not a good idea to put a pc tower directly on carpet for three reasons.
Before placing your pc on the floor be sure to think about airflow.
Avoid placing your tower pc on thick carpet.
That static eventually dissipates but you don t want it zapping through a computer case.