can the tower be used standing, or does it have to be used where the pads are/lying flat?
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Patricia...it may be used standing or lying flat...a "plus" for many users, I'd say, especially if you need to save space on a desk top!
2079806
If the computer you are getting is the one in the photo then it can be used in either orientation. There was a family of optiplex computers (http://aceofalltrades01.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/optiplex_755_family.jpg) so make sure it isnt the "tower" version if you want to lay it on its side.
1026451
The area where the tower is has no height limit, and the width is adjustable. The depth of your stack will work, too if you don't put the desk too close to the wall. The desk has worked well for us.
288692
If you set the tower on its side, yes. Otherwise, you could leave the second to the bottom shelf off and leave the tower upright.
320303
I don't think that would work, but can't say I've ever tried it. It has a base on the bottom and is obviously meant to stand upright.
883249
Yes, definitely. The board is extremely stable so balance should not be an issue. You may want to consider additional grip for the front of the board. I believe the Tower website has a "dog pad" for this.
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The equipment is not square so it wobbles when being used, especially when using the front of the tower. I.e. the dips and VKRs. I am smaller in weight so it's fine for me but my husband is 160lbs and its more unstable for him.
973206
That's for the computer tower. It has rubber feet so you won't scratch the floor if you need to move it
75516
Yes depending on the tower height. Where the hutch joins the desk you have 13 in of clearance. You can place the tower on the floor but it could get kicked. You have 12 inches in the bottom cubbies. Best solution is if the tower can go behind the flat screen monitor as there is a pull out keyboard tray if the tower is too tall to go under the hutch.
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Computers are designed to sit on flat surfaces. The pad lies very flat. I would consider how my computer is vented.
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it can stand only if i have something propped up next to it so it doesnt slide around.
696379
It's balanced by the 2 long tubes touching the floor. I would definitely NOT use gravity boots with this; it is a great tower for pull-ups but moves just a bit if your not in the center; conclusion: great for pull ups, not recommended for gravity boots.
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No. There are rubber pads that go under them. They are form fitted to the base of the towers. No damage. Have had mine for 3 years.
2007867
This is not designed to be attached to a tower. This is designed to be on the ground with guy wires. Hope this helps.
1414906
Depending on whether or not it's an open or enclosed structure will determine placement. It's designed to pull the hot air away from your equipment and push it in the opposite direction. So wherever you can best accomplish that is where you should put it. If it's a fully enclosed case I recommend putting it at the top or flipping it upside down and putting it at the bottom.
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There are pre-drilled holes for the raised platform. You could use the desk without it, but you would have holes in the desk unless you found something to cover them up.
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Yes you would have to add the side tower to the stand desk for it to stand correctly.
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The brackets are round so this shouldn't be a major problem. You might contact the builder of your tower and see if they have inserts available.