Your computer would be at the most risk of static damage when you place it on the carpet move it on the carpet or pick it up off the carpet.
Dont work on your pc on carpet.
Sure you can it s fine.
While working on your pc leave it plugged in to a grounded outlet in other words a three prong outlet.
You re damaging your carpet maintaining a clean carpet and one that s in good condition can be a difficult task when you have kids pets and dirty shoes tracking dirt inside.
Brightening your walls like this blogger did can temper a too tan rug or at least help you see your carpet in a new light.
Add to this a daily workout routine.
There s a science to balancing airflow through.
Not good you need ventilation to avoid overheating dust clogs in said ventilation.
Such materials can rub together and build up static electricity which you don t want while operating on your pc.
Lol my computer is on a carpet dont worry about as long as you open it up once a year or so and clean dust its will be alrite.
If you choose to work out on your carpet there are a couple of things you should keep in mind.
And if you don t have any carpet at all this isn t a concern.
Can you put a pc tower on carpet.
As stated in the other answers dust at the floor.
7 maintenance although i do love the way vacuum marks look after i immediately finish vacuuming carpets are harder to maintain on a daily basis.
Avoid placing your tower pc on thick carpet.
Esd mats will more than work if you re that concerned with the dangers of static build up.
Carpet exercise problems.
Your pc will be just at home sitting on a flat floor as it would on a flat desk.
Avoid rubbing your socks against carpeted floors and pull off any wool sweaters before you get to work.
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If the carpet is a problem consider putting it on a platform or stand on the carpet.
Don t rub your socks on the carpet while you build.
However that being said i don t think it s a fire hazard or anything so it s probably safe also if your machine begins to get clogged with dust you can always open it up and dust it out.
I would only recommend this to someone who has had a traumatic experience with static damaging their computer already or they are building a rig that s either ungodly expensive or not their own.
But ultimately is is completely safe to have your pc on the carpet.
But carpets are really good at trapping dust pet hair and all manner of other things.