AdviceDrawbacks of open wall mount PC cases?
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I am thinking of getting an open PC case and mounting it on the wall but I'm looking for any advise as to what case I should choose for it or if it is worth it at all.

I think a wall mounted PC would look really dope for my setup but because I am not super experienced with PC building in terms of case choices, I may need help.
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The primary issue would be increased dust/debris being able to access the components. Generally, although the PC would be open and have more access to air, because you have fewer spots to actually mount fans to I think the overall cooling potential would be lower. Just a point to consider depending on what parts you are buying.

If you are after a full-sized PC, I think a Thermaltake P5 will be a good option for you to go for: newegg.com/black-thermaltake-core...6811133283

If you are happy for smaller, Mini-ITX, then you could go for a Inwin D-Frame: amazon.com/dp/B00PGAEPMI/
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If you're going to do that, make sure your board has good heatsinks on it for it's own chips, and I'd say water cool your CPU and GPU both.

I think all open case designs without an airflow current should be overall water cooled.
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Make sure it's on a secure platform or secured to the wall fully.
Make sure the screws you use don't hit electric lines or metal.
Make sure it can support the weight.
Make sure it can support the weight of upgrades.
Make sure you make it in a way you can take it down every 6 months to a year for general repairs, upgrades and/or maintenance.

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