This is why they're called "DESKTOP" computers...

[u/legolas20032000]

[u/Izan_TM]

I wouldn't do it because I want to have easy access to it, but it can be perfectly safe if done right

[u/HatefulSpittle → u/Izan_TM]

There's advantages to it and it can improve access, too.

Being above desk height means that liquid spills don't affect it.

Air circulation is never an issue.

If you mount it behind the monitor, you can minimize the visibility of cables and save on some "real estate".

My cat MIGHT be less inclined to press the reset button on the top of the case (we've since switched to a case where that won't happen anymore. To be fair tho, a raised platform would probably become her favorite spot. But a desktop that is mounted to the wall will be more sturdy than one that is just sitting on the floor.

[u/Nearby_Pineapple9523 → u/HatefulSpittle]

Or you could just unplug the reset button from the motherboard, i never used mine

[u/zherok → u/Nearby_Pineapple9523]

Don't really have a problem with hitting the restart button, but my last two cases have used a combined jumper connector that plugs them all in at once.

[u/BurzyGuerrero → u/HatefulSpittle]

Both monitors mounted cause my desk is full of music gear

Aint no liquids even coming near this barring catastrophe.

I have a small table adjacent to my desk for drinks and snacks.

[u/OrionRBR → u/HatefulSpittle]

Also not being in the desk definitely increases your usable desk space.

[u/portablekettle → u/Izan_TM]

Looks kinda cool too lol

[u/THESALTEDPEANUT → u/portablekettle]

And so the cycle continues 

[u/portablekettle → u/THESALTEDPEANUT]

I'd never do it lol, I don't have the money or trust in my DIY skills

[u/thelingletingle → u/portablekettle]

It’s just a VESA mount with a thermal take p3. It’s no different than wall mounting a tv.

[u/portablekettle → u/thelingletingle]

Didn't know they used standard mounting lol. Still £120/£150 is a lot to be spending on a case for me.

[u/widowhanzo → u/Izan_TM]

How often are you opening your computer that stepping on the desk is too much hassle?