Purchasing parts

[Skeithex]

Waterproof costs a lot more and I'm sure most don't think it will happen, until it happens of course.

[froggyboy604]

There are PC cases which protect computers from water, so external video card makers can make a case which protect a video card from water. But, the video card would need to be cooled by a very big heatsink on the outside of the case, and the owner may need to use a desk fan to blow cool air on the external video card.

[Skeithex]

I know good air flow is important, I make sure to keep my desktop on an elevated platform for that reason.

[froggyboy604]

I keep my PC on a table to improve the airflow, and prevent my PC from getting very dusty from dust from the floor.

[Skeithex]

Unfortunately too may PCs come with lights, so it would bother me to keep mine at eye level.

[froggyboy604]

I think there are dimmers which people can install on lights to make the lights on PCs less noticeable.

[Skeithex]

Most you can turn off, though it can be a pain to do so.