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PC Parts Storage Solution?
OriginalSpaceMan asks: "I have a lot of hardware, so I've been looking for some sort of a static free PC parts storage solution. Preferably this would be something modular. I have Googled this for a while now and, as you can guess, I can't find much other than data storage solutions. I'm picturing something that is specifically designed to store drives, memory, CPUs, expansion cards and maybe mother boards. Also, it could have smaller compartments for screws, cables, LEDs, switches, case accessories and etc. It would be really neat to have built in slots to hold expansion cards in a static free case. Does anyone make anything remotely similar to this, or will this end up being my next project?"
I just throw them all in those big plasic organizer shelvings that college students use. They're humid all by themselves, so you don't have to worry about static..... Better yet, put some old unwashed clothing nearby, like where the shelves are in my closet.
Many Thanks,
Luke
This may not be the best way on earth to store hardware or anything but I just use dead computers to hold my extra boards and drives... it's their natural environment you see ;)
Mail all of your spare parts to me, I've got plenty of "storage" space for them!
1. Look around your apartment/office/workspace. Find a big ass expanse of wall.
2. Go down to the local hardware, pick up some dressy brass brads. Package of 50, $1.29.
3. Tack the hardware to the wall you selected in step #1 using brads you bought in step #2. A discarded Seagate hard drive works well to pound in the brads.
As an alternative, if you are truly concerned about static electricity and insist on storing things in static bags.
1. Look around your apartment/office/workspace. Find a big ass expanse of wall.
2. Go down to the local office supply store, pick up some plastic headed thumbtacks. Package of 100, $1.99. I suggest bright colors.
3. Tack the lips of the static bags to the wall you selected in step #1 using thumbtacks you bought in step #2.
If you want, you can prolong the life of your new storage solution by first lining the wall with adhesive cork. (Under $3 per 1.5x6 foot roll), and you can dress it up with some crown moulding (Under $4 per 8 foot section). If you chose not to, a quart of paint is $3.29 and a quart of spackle is $1.99 when you move.
You now have a vertical storage solution that is not only artsy (impress the ladies, call it "The Woe of Societal Obselecence" and moan about Karl Marx.) but allows you to instantly visually catalogue your hardware! No more coworkers making off with your spare raid controllers, they'll leave a huge visual gap in the wall!
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