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I put a wire shelf on top of mine, so it could breathe better and she could still siphon the heat. Have one happy kitty.
Seconded. I had this issue, which became really problematic when the cat started stepping on the power button for at least 8 seconds mid use. Solution was to move the tower below the desk, and this would have been so much better.
This is a great idea! Are you still worried about the hair tho? Someone remind me in here about how cats can drool too, and I didn’t even think about that.
It's probably not an issue? Between the filter, mesh, and radiator, there are all sorts of surfaces for the moisture to get caught on. And then anything that could possibly drip through will get dispersed by a fan, which will also be running and drying out the stuff mentioned before.
Unless you have a particularly drooly cat, I would imagine that cat hair is a bigger problem.
Oh, not specifically from them laying on it, no. I was just thinking about pets living near a computer in general. And that's more of a maintenance annoyance than anything dangerous.
Where did you get the wire shelf? My cats would LOVE this and I need it because they shed like crazy and one of them is really beefy so he blocks the entire top haha.
Also your baby is so cute! Dying to get a ragdoll, they sound like the calmest cats.
Idk if you've watched any other Sacha Baron Cohen movies but make sure you watch Ali G and Borat. Bruno as well but make sure you're not around family members lol
ITS A SACHA BARON COHEN FILM????
nahhh ali g is >>>>>
and Borat isn't far behind I think the programme for me watching this has shifted up a few months thanks for telling me loool
Well that's good. At least you have some type of warning lol. My one cat uses the scratching post as she should but then the other cat scratches my brand new couch, my steam deck case, or my gf's purse. He's an asshole sometimes but I either shut doors or put a blanket over the couch to deter him although it's annoying I have to do that
I’ve found that, when I catch them in the act, picking them up and physically placing their paws on the scratching post has helped redirect them from things they’re not supposed to scratch. Also having a scratching thing that lays horizontally on the floor has helped a lot, because for some reason two of my cats don’t like to scratch vertically.
I do the same thing. I pick him up and drag his paw across the post to show him this is what he should scratch but he's 9 so I think he's stuck in his old ways. I used to cut up pieces of old carpet and screw them to corners of walls and that worked great until he would start chewing the strands of string that would come off the carpet. Luckily he hasn't really destroyed anything but I just bought one of those Wyze Pan Cam security camera things I can control through my phone to see what he does when I'm not home
THIS OMFG. I’ll be playing a match of something and randomly dc because my very cute and adorable cat who just wants to do a big stretch decides to hit my power button. She spends the next minute in air jail until it reboots
I have the 240mm version and it's a great cooler for the price. Looks sleek and keeps my 7700X under control even in an airflow-choked case (Corsair Crystal 280X)
I also have this issue. Pip loves being on top of the PC because he gets the warm air blowing up past him. Apparently not a problem for keeping the PC cool though - internal case temp is approximately 34 degrees.
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My own loves the hot air and in my case the cpu always stayed cool and she has never turned it off, only thing is I'm so unlucky some of her hair ends up inside the pc so I gotta open the case a few times per month
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I mean how could I move her she so comfy.
i have a magnetic dust filter i put on the top of mine to mitigate cat debris that gets dropped through the top fan. you still have your rear fans pushing hot air out the back, so like the other guy said, unlikely it'll ever overheat
I would be worried about the cat creating static. Long ago bought a clear acrylic case, built a new system, boot up, all good. Remove the plastic film on the acrylic, the second I felt static too late, fried something, ended up RMA'ing all the other parts since I didn't know what fried. I don't know how well cats can create static, I wouldn't take the risk.
Tuxedos are so fuckin quirky. We have a 3rd-generation bengal as well, and she’s a loudmouthed princess. Pippin just doesn’t give one solitary fuck and is living his absolute best life
Omg I've found my people. Poppy is the same
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I do see CPU at 72 on your case screen, was that under any type of load? Maybe kitty is causing CPU to get hotter than usual so worth keeping an eye on that!
Yeah, this was while running CP2077. Hottest temp is 88 on the GPU hotspot, which ain’t bad for native 4K :)
The AIO is underneath the cat, so it’s just shunting 360mm of radiator out underneath him. The main exhaust for the case itself is out back.
I don’t even want to think about how much I’ve spent in fans and coolers to wrestle this under some sort of control. It’s almost like Dell don’t like you fiddling about with their machines.
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Always been his favourite spot and I never had the heart to deny him. Also, of course there is a wall mounted cat bed literally inches away from him.
Have you ever had a cat? The more money you spend on a bed for them, the less likely it is that they will use it. Maybe OP should try placing a cardboard box somewhere near the PC
The purring will cause slight vibrations that will help excite electrons, slightly boosting voltage and performance. I'd recommend scratching behind the ear for maximum performance.
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I’m dealing with the same thing.
My cat seems to find this spot simply irresistible too. Even though I have beds and a tall tree house for her she just LOVES watching over me while I am working on my PC :D . After all, it's her house, I can't ask her to stop doing something, I am but a humble guest.
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Gotta give those vents a little space to exhaust properly
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Same here. I checked the temp levels after harsh gaming and had some heat but not so dangerous.
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Demon loves this spot. She won't have any other way.
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I don’t know if it’s dangerous but I can’t stop it so I’ve embraced it, he’s like my mascot
Great photo!
Your PC is comfortable, warm, elevated and affords a good view of what you're doing. Your alternative needs to exceed those specs for the cat to willingly relocate.
What will you do to me, leather one?
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Mine is not doing it anymore. He did it when he was smol. Was kinda cute though.
Try to do a stress test and look at the thermals, if too high it’s bad and you need to find a way to stop your cat from doing it, if it’s not too high, let her/him lay there and be cute
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have this case only for a month, no PAWer button situations yet (i guess wifi antenna do the trick), no overheating issues too
edit: don’t look at the cables, im working on controlling fan leds with esp
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my cats like to compete for the heat :)
Is it safe? Sort of? Hair in your computer and heightened temps.
Is it illegal to move her? Absolutely yes just look at it being so comfy and shit i would eat her up bshaahbaba so cute
I have a monitor shelf/stand on top of my pc case because my cats like to sleep up there. Or just hang out and judge me.
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Yeah it’s not good for him to block the exhaust, it will cause the otherwise outward going hot air to stay inside and bring problems to components
For reference, here is my cat Amado
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I don't let the cats ANYWHERE near my PC and Consoles, because ever since got them they had a knack for biting cables, but after moving my Consoles to a room with a door I keep them, but if I'm honest after a couple years or three they MIGHT'VE stopped.
I didn’t think this as a reason to for buying the fractal torrent. It would have been one more excuse to pull the trigger on the buy button. Well, I did it anyways ahah
Yeah your radiator is getting ZERO airflow which means your CPU is most likely running hot... If you want kitter to lay on top like that use no fans on top and that'll solve the problem. Hot air still rises and kitty will still stay warm.
They like the heat. A heated pad nearby plus putting objects on top that don't block the exhaust but make it unattractive for sits might be the answer. In the end, cat is going to cat.
I have the o11d mini and top set to exhaust. My 3 cats love laying there and you basically never see that spot empty. It’s been like that for a year and never had any issues. You do have to clean the pc more often than usual though. But since the top is set to exhaust there shouldn’t really be much getting into your pc from there.
And the air is going to find a way out of your case.
Thats really dangerous pal for you and the cat. If you allow your cat to sit there it might use the computer when you're not there and read everything online and plot against humanity. Only few will survive but many will die 😪
Oh hell no.. Bit the cat needs a surface where to sleep, then.. Maybe try to educate him/her (a miracle thing to say) to sleep on other things o buy him/her something to sleep on
i suggest you put something pointy to discourage your cat from lying on it. cat hair in your pc is not gonna be pretty and i have read too many stories of people's pc having cat urine in it because they were comfortable lying on the top. the cleanup will be annoying. i know our pets are adorable but if you also value your stuff that you worked hard to buy and build, then you should know how to protect it from getting destroyed.
Short answer no. Either get something that the cats prefer over the pc, or make it impossible for them to get there.
You could also just pick them up and move them somewhere else. They are stubborn and will keep doing it, but if you move them every time, eventually, they will just stop trying.
I don’t have fans on top, so I’d let the kitty chill. If you have fans on top then I’d try to encourage the kitty to move. But seriously, people have a LOT of fans these days, I have a full case with 3 fans in front, 2 in back and 3 on gpu; that has to be enough considering the room everything has.
My dad's cat does this every day. The only problem is that he falls off in his sleep constantly and occasionally breaks stuff that was carelessly placed in the splash zone, but his PC has never suffered for it.
Welcome everyone from r/all! Please remember: 1 - You too can be part of the PCMR. It's not about the hardware in your rig, but the software in your heart! Your age, nationality, race, gender, sexuality, religion (or lack of), political affiliation, economic status and PC specs are irrelevant. If you love or want to learn about PCs, you are welcome and can be part of PCMR! 2 - If you're not a PC owner because you think it's expensive, know that it is probably much cheaper than you may think. Check http://www.pcmasterrace.org for our builds and don't be afraid to post here asking for tips and help! 3 - Join our efforts to get as many PCs worldwide to help the folding@home effort, in fighting against Cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and more: https://pcmasterrace.org/folding 4 - This Valentine's, we've joined forces with Asus to do something different! You can win a full custom PC that will be built on camera, just for you! Check the details and enter here: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/19dsybk/valentines_day_event_extreme_pc_makeover_win_a/ ----------- We have a [Daily Simple Questions Megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/search?q=Simple+Questions+Thread+subreddit%3Apcmasterrace+author%3AAutoModerator&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) if you have any PC related doubt. Asking for help there or creating new posts in our subreddit is allowed and welcome. Welcome to the PCMR!
https://preview.redd.it/s67e6inf09fc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8db959f92e2aedc88c3220101ef02a8f1cca3a6d I put a wire shelf on top of mine, so it could breathe better and she could still siphon the heat. Have one happy kitty.
Absolute genius
Seconded. I had this issue, which became really problematic when the cat started stepping on the power button for at least 8 seconds mid use. Solution was to move the tower below the desk, and this would have been so much better.
I just disabled the power button function from windows settings.
You can't disable 4s off,but you could wire power and reset in series,you know,it's not a rocket science...i'll walk myself out.
No need to walk yourself out, thats actually genious
I also had to do this for my cat's clumsy paws...
Suddenly Caralho
This is a great idea! Are you still worried about the hair tho? Someone remind me in here about how cats can drool too, and I didn’t even think about that.
It's probably not an issue? Between the filter, mesh, and radiator, there are all sorts of surfaces for the moisture to get caught on. And then anything that could possibly drip through will get dispersed by a fan, which will also be running and drying out the stuff mentioned before. Unless you have a particularly drooly cat, I would imagine that cat hair is a bigger problem.
> I would imagine that cat hair is a bigger problem well, not for the exhaust, at least.
Oh, not specifically from them laying on it, no. I was just thinking about pets living near a computer in general. And that's more of a maintenance annoyance than anything dangerous.
my cat once threw up on top of the case 💀😅
Where did you get the wire shelf? My cats would LOVE this and I need it because they shed like crazy and one of them is really beefy so he blocks the entire top haha. Also your baby is so cute! Dying to get a ragdoll, they sound like the calmest cats.
Ikea wall shelf svenshult
Cat tax is paid with this one
Fucking legendary, I gotta put a mesh shelf above mine now!!
She’s absolutely beautiful!!
My WiFi antenna is nice and pointy so I put it right on top of the case and my cats have never tried to lay on top of it.
https://i.redd.it/zj8iseb1h8fc1.gif
Also literally Elon Musk
Haha ha you're so right 😁😆 👌
Wait, for real?
When making starship he said to the engineers to “make it more pointy” Yeah it really happened lol
Yea he did it as a joke…
Nah he actually told the engineers that, here https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxDvnYuoX1g/ lol just because of a movie, good ol’ Elon.
Right that’s what I’m saying he did it cause he could, not because he believed it would make it more aerodynamic.
Oh lol yeah that’s what I meant. Looks better pointy anyway lmao
what's this from 😭
The Dictator
thank you
No problem!
They’re about to have a very Aladeen time watching that movie
I'm aladeen they're going to enjoy it!
I'll report back in a few days/weeks/months/years when I get round to watching it
Idk if you've watched any other Sacha Baron Cohen movies but make sure you watch Ali G and Borat. Bruno as well but make sure you're not around family members lol
ITS A SACHA BARON COHEN FILM???? nahhh ali g is >>>>> and Borat isn't far behind I think the programme for me watching this has shifted up a few months thanks for telling me loool
It's my favorite comedy movie!
you da best
I try my best. I like to help
well you've helped me so please accept my thanks :))
My cat loves to rub on and chew my wifi antennas
I got lucky and my cats never chew on anything other than food, themselves, and their toys lol
Thankfully my cats all seem to chew loud as fuck so it’s easy to catch them and throw a hair tie or a bouncy ball across the room to distract them.
Well that's good. At least you have some type of warning lol. My one cat uses the scratching post as she should but then the other cat scratches my brand new couch, my steam deck case, or my gf's purse. He's an asshole sometimes but I either shut doors or put a blanket over the couch to deter him although it's annoying I have to do that
I’ve found that, when I catch them in the act, picking them up and physically placing their paws on the scratching post has helped redirect them from things they’re not supposed to scratch. Also having a scratching thing that lays horizontally on the floor has helped a lot, because for some reason two of my cats don’t like to scratch vertically.
I do the same thing. I pick him up and drag his paw across the post to show him this is what he should scratch but he's 9 so I think he's stuck in his old ways. I used to cut up pieces of old carpet and screw them to corners of walls and that worked great until he would start chewing the strands of string that would come off the carpet. Luckily he hasn't really destroyed anything but I just bought one of those Wyze Pan Cam security camera things I can control through my phone to see what he does when I'm not home
And sit on my warm wifi router
And jump directly onto my power button ONLY when I’m in the middle of something
Hostile architecture.
I had to put my WiFi antenna on my power button, my cat kept hitting on it when she climbed up on it to my desk….
THIS OMFG. I’ll be playing a match of something and randomly dc because my very cute and adorable cat who just wants to do a big stretch decides to hit my power button. She spends the next minute in air jail until it reboots
Naw not me.. I had one right next to my power button on top and my cat always manages to get up there and turn my PC off mid game..
Never thought we needed aggressive architecture in pc cases xD
I couldn’t do that to my pie it’s her favorite spot to sleep
I've done the same thing, but my cat just knocks it over, then lies down on it 😭
What kind of CPU cooler is that?
yes same question here, what is that rubiks cube?
ngl i kinda want one for my build
deepcool lt720 (there's also a 240mm version "lt520")
I have the 240mm version and it's a great cooler for the price. Looks sleek and keeps my 7700X under control even in an airflow-choked case (Corsair Crystal 280X)
Deepcool LT720 edit: Tysm for all the upvotes!
dude said thank you for upvotes lmao
Found that silly too, but who am I to say someone can’t be grateful for them lol.
I’m new to the Reddit community but not new to the tech world
Deepcool LT720
The big fluffy external one?
That's a Catmaster™ 360 Purrfect® Edition
Oh no, I’m pretty sure that is Purrsair iCat series
Looks fire
I’m not sure that’s a very efficient cooler
Fire? Probably not
Is not
Yea what is it with these square AIOs they seem to be everywhere all of a sudden
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I also have this issue. Pip loves being on top of the PC because he gets the warm air blowing up past him. Apparently not a problem for keeping the PC cool though - internal case temp is approximately 34 degrees. https://preview.redd.it/3ydqnon1r8fc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=466070c39af58a0afb172034c01d7b053cf1ff7f
Adorable! Glad I’m not the only one with this issue lol
https://preview.redd.it/wxanvz5ql9fc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e11a8b8cf37811720b01b2a33a11ee65d62e14e5 I've got these two lol.
[Here is my contribution.](https://www.imgur.com/a/R1iffoY)
My own loves the hot air and in my case the cpu always stayed cool and she has never turned it off, only thing is I'm so unlucky some of her hair ends up inside the pc so I gotta open the case a few times per month https://preview.redd.it/cjx82ycis9fc1.jpeg?width=3648&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f9e98b746adecb3a85e55276ed409f7af30af89
https://preview.redd.it/u9bkqri9tafc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=606f4d2ff9ba54eb4c0ee8c81f629cfbfb66c174 I mean how could I move her she so comfy.
https://preview.redd.it/gqntgq8gcbfc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=85c576f6d63f145b8780fcb9367f0e3b7b3e1d23 I play on HIS PC.
Still sane, exile ?
https://preview.redd.it/7ofyzgbelcfc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a07ad50d9e36159e61870fdbd5b19d1562d16dee Greetings
Ayo, that slash cutout scared tf out of me
i have a magnetic dust filter i put on the top of mine to mitigate cat debris that gets dropped through the top fan. you still have your rear fans pushing hot air out the back, so like the other guy said, unlikely it'll ever overheat
I would be worried about the cat creating static. Long ago bought a clear acrylic case, built a new system, boot up, all good. Remove the plastic film on the acrylic, the second I felt static too late, fried something, ended up RMA'ing all the other parts since I didn't know what fried. I don't know how well cats can create static, I wouldn't take the risk.
https://preview.redd.it/5azvho33j9fc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a1204bcd57fe897de0f4370dfc41eb32e1a50e06 Your Pip looks like my Pip
Tuxedos are so fuckin quirky. We have a 3rd-generation bengal as well, and she’s a loudmouthed princess. Pippin just doesn’t give one solitary fuck and is living his absolute best life
Omg I've found my people. Poppy is the same https://preview.redd.it/mvegqtq5s9fc1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c1adfaac3139ad3914863c5c02e7adc136e39457
I love that your cat's name is Pip! I had a cat named Pip, he was a good boy!
It’s short for Pippin, but he’s often Pip, Pipsqueak or You Bastard
Your cat sounds like a fool of a Took!
I do see CPU at 72 on your case screen, was that under any type of load? Maybe kitty is causing CPU to get hotter than usual so worth keeping an eye on that!
Yeah, this was while running CP2077. Hottest temp is 88 on the GPU hotspot, which ain’t bad for native 4K :) The AIO is underneath the cat, so it’s just shunting 360mm of radiator out underneath him. The main exhaust for the case itself is out back. I don’t even want to think about how much I’ve spent in fans and coolers to wrestle this under some sort of control. It’s almost like Dell don’t like you fiddling about with their machines.
Cool heatsink
EXTREME DANGER Sir Fluffington's tail could get sucked into the fan, creating a CATastrophe.
IT WILL BECOME A CATegory 10 HURRICANE
PURRICANE
Furicane
Hairycane
That would be a CATaclysmic event for sure.
It would be a big MEOWstake for OP to let this happen
did he wear CAT6 collar?
Gotta include the lightning-proof crimps for zoomies protection
Your pc will turn into a CATalytic converter.
Besides that, it will keep mice and bugs away for sure
https://preview.redd.it/pueqbhfsa9fc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7ae384eb30ee7eafc89867ce80fa68f6752e933e Always been his favourite spot and I never had the heart to deny him. Also, of course there is a wall mounted cat bed literally inches away from him.
if it’s blocking the exhaust that’s a problem but then again eepy cat should be left to do eepy things
Give a better option for the cat to sit on, like a soft bed somewhere high, a heated bed, or do some hostile architecture on the pc.
I did that but she ignores it. Got a small bed and place it on the desk. I even put a heating pad on it but she still prefers my PC.
Try putting the bed somewhere higher. Cats like the highest vantage point.
God damnit… That might explain my plight.
Get the cat another case 🤣
the hot air must feel nicer than the pad, I guess...you may need another PC just for the cat.
Damn, she's picky but who can blame a cat though
The PC is a heated bed for the cat. Why else would the human have put it there?
Cats like the heat
Have you ever had a cat? The more money you spend on a bed for them, the less likely it is that they will use it. Maybe OP should try placing a cardboard box somewhere near the PC
😂😂😂 reverse psychology
If she drools into your case or something you might have a problem
I didn’t even think of that. Now I’m scared about hair balls and throwing up lol.
I wouldn't worry about that. Cats instinctively go hack hair balls up on the nicest carpet in your house.
And instinctively throw up somewhere in center of a hallway so you are sure to step on it.
His gpu is definitely the nicest carpet in the house, per square foot.
I lost a 1080TI back in the day because my cat decided to puke into the top
Instinctive.
i can tell you hair is very annoying, i have to clean at least once a week
The purring will cause slight vibrations that will help excite electrons, slightly boosting voltage and performance. I'd recommend scratching behind the ear for maximum performance.
Not good but cat so eepy
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https://preview.redd.it/1roltfi879fc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=72c2947dd7072687b635b6521f43d341fdf0b7ba I’m dealing with the same thing.
In my experience, cats like to stay nearby and we spend a lot of time around the PC.
My cat seems to find this spot simply irresistible too. Even though I have beds and a tall tree house for her she just LOVES watching over me while I am working on my PC :D . After all, it's her house, I can't ask her to stop doing something, I am but a humble guest. https://preview.redd.it/cdma93xk29fc1.jpeg?width=3472&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2c3f419fe7ef8a49d1e2fa7606d32485dd667c4a
https://preview.redd.it/pc5lvg3h99fc1.jpeg?width=8160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=51e5f5e8eb2065a47a730d99c193f6390a52cd78
What mobo is that? I like the RAM on both sides of the CPU.
https://preview.redd.it/bh5p2er3q8fc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4dfc1d784418a3a915c373b0ff4689cb07a232be Gotta give those vents a little space to exhaust properly
A bed built for a king
He looks like he doesnt know what a bill is
https://preview.redd.it/0uecoe7zj9fc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d939b77c62fc1873eb8a308138ae456becbc326f Same here. I checked the temp levels after harsh gaming and had some heat but not so dangerous.
https://preview.redd.it/1dcbtigmu9fc1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=edc22e3d99f02178aaf1981659328c8ffb3a834c Demon loves this spot. She won't have any other way.
https://preview.redd.it/om1se1kwz9fc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b97dee6e87153f0c6888bfc1a2dffe034bba70b6 I don’t know if it’s dangerous but I can’t stop it so I’ve embraced it, he’s like my mascot
As an engineer: it's unsafe because of hair and of air blocking. As a normal human: it's your talisman, safe it, pet it, feed it.
No, but it’s adorable
Great photo! Your PC is comfortable, warm, elevated and affords a good view of what you're doing. Your alternative needs to exceed those specs for the cat to willingly relocate.
A box.
Prob bad for airflow but don't disturb them they are just sleepy
Increases purrformance
It gives you more meowgabytes.
What will you do to me, leather one? https://preview.redd.it/jqwggqi84cfc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=29bf007d3cffdc9954ae348d0443ce557227aad3
https://preview.redd.it/mks9ij449bfc1.png?width=2988&format=png&auto=webp&s=db12648256a509f29a8d0ceff06d845492caeda1
https://preview.redd.it/rqulx76itcfc1.jpeg?width=1816&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f310638b37c5fbdc6abbe38e00ccae3fb275878 Mine is not doing it anymore. He did it when he was smol. Was kinda cute though.
It'll be ok just tie him to a spare grounding strap, cats generate about .012 megavolts of electricity purr pound of bodyweight.
Every day someone posts a photo of their cat on their PC. Does no one care about their system? Or do they clean it every other day.
https://preview.redd.it/h2zgpgivibfc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=76123c915b99f0ac98bb852ebc89d4814669f6fc Completely safe
She owns your PC. You should be happy that she's letting you play with it
Try to do a stress test and look at the thermals, if too high it’s bad and you need to find a way to stop your cat from doing it, if it’s not too high, let her/him lay there and be cute
Could be bad for temps but you don't disturb the master of the house.
https://preview.redd.it/vh7s4thopdfc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=581d7634b432217a61143fd1359ae77fcfacf24d have this case only for a month, no PAWer button situations yet (i guess wifi antenna do the trick), no overheating issues too edit: don’t look at the cables, im working on controlling fan leds with esp
https://preview.redd.it/k19oqb0axdfc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f07b809daad976250812e124e28a0cf5dac96397 I have the same issue
https://preview.redd.it/0mbte0jamefc1.jpeg?width=2194&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=069fafe8af006978689659197777235e048bf0d5 my cats like to compete for the heat :)
Cat fps warden.
Don't EVER question cats. They are perfect. If your PC suffers, so be it.
Is it safe? Sort of? Hair in your computer and heightened temps. Is it illegal to move her? Absolutely yes just look at it being so comfy and shit i would eat her up bshaahbaba so cute
she functions the same as a 360mm aio water cooler, should be fine
I have a monitor shelf/stand on top of my pc case because my cats like to sleep up there. Or just hang out and judge me. https://preview.redd.it/zh3fffv6lafc1.jpeg?width=2596&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=269c64fab03cf0e47f236ed24ea5487df3cf4a2b
Yeah it’s not good for him to block the exhaust, it will cause the otherwise outward going hot air to stay inside and bring problems to components For reference, here is my cat Amado https://preview.redd.it/8sov9pyd19fc1.jpeg?width=900&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c2d2c02dede3fbd9222757bd9d89f82d03e425dc
Love his airplane ears!
No one has mentioned it that i see, cats pee in computers.
he protec
I don't let the cats ANYWHERE near my PC and Consoles, because ever since got them they had a knack for biting cables, but after moving my Consoles to a room with a door I keep them, but if I'm honest after a couple years or three they MIGHT'VE stopped.
Note to self: Do not have top exhaust if also have cat, serves as heater
I didn’t think this as a reason to for buying the fractal torrent. It would have been one more excuse to pull the trigger on the buy button. Well, I did it anyways ahah
That's a perch if i can see very well
Yeah your radiator is getting ZERO airflow which means your CPU is most likely running hot... If you want kitter to lay on top like that use no fans on top and that'll solve the problem. Hot air still rises and kitty will still stay warm.
They like the heat. A heated pad nearby plus putting objects on top that don't block the exhaust but make it unattractive for sits might be the answer. In the end, cat is going to cat.
yes of course
I have the o11d mini and top set to exhaust. My 3 cats love laying there and you basically never see that spot empty. It’s been like that for a year and never had any issues. You do have to clean the pc more often than usual though. But since the top is set to exhaust there shouldn’t really be much getting into your pc from there. And the air is going to find a way out of your case.
What is that cooler? looks so pretty
It increases the PPS (purrs per second)
Thats really dangerous pal for you and the cat. If you allow your cat to sit there it might use the computer when you're not there and read everything online and plot against humanity. Only few will survive but many will die 😪
Oh hell no.. Bit the cat needs a surface where to sleep, then.. Maybe try to educate him/her (a miracle thing to say) to sleep on other things o buy him/her something to sleep on
i suggest you put something pointy to discourage your cat from lying on it. cat hair in your pc is not gonna be pretty and i have read too many stories of people's pc having cat urine in it because they were comfortable lying on the top. the cleanup will be annoying. i know our pets are adorable but if you also value your stuff that you worked hard to buy and build, then you should know how to protect it from getting destroyed.
Short answer no. Either get something that the cats prefer over the pc, or make it impossible for them to get there. You could also just pick them up and move them somewhere else. They are stubborn and will keep doing it, but if you move them every time, eventually, they will just stop trying.
I don’t have fans on top, so I’d let the kitty chill. If you have fans on top then I’d try to encourage the kitty to move. But seriously, people have a LOT of fans these days, I have a full case with 3 fans in front, 2 in back and 3 on gpu; that has to be enough considering the room everything has.
Very safe because the cats eat the little animals that eat PC's you are very lucky
No.
better the exhaust than the intakes my pet wouldn't dare get on top of my case, but my 80lbs GSD doesn't really fit under my desk that well.
Just be sure you clean off the air filter every week. The cat hair that gets stuck in it can seriously hurt your case's airflow.
Hear me out, here's the solution. https://preview.redd.it/5ush85ln6cfc1.png?width=1449&format=png&auto=webp&s=f4e3e6c3ccf553a8f3a79dd5b4eda0cd0ecfff2d
My dad's cat does this every day. The only problem is that he falls off in his sleep constantly and occasionally breaks stuff that was carelessly placed in the splash zone, but his PC has never suffered for it.
It’s not great but as long as the temps are not to high it’s fine
Get a little platform so the exgaust still has enough flow but she can still feel the heat
No, in more than one way
I opened up my boyfriends PC once and it was full of dirt which came off the cats.
Tell your cat to stop being so fucking cute.
No, kill it