I put my PC on the floor, but not without this $17 stand
THE SO WHAT
A $17 stand is a reminder that airflow and dust control are still the cheapest performance and reliability upgrades you can buy. If you’re stretching workstation lifetimes, basic physical setup—elevation, intake clearance, dust filters—matters as much as incremental spec bumps.
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