A PC tower may well be one of the few computer parts that is easy to reuse even if you are upgrading your setup. Towers are flexible and are designed to house all different makes and models of every component, whether it’s the CPU, the GPU, or the cooling system. Yet, there are some cases where you might need to replace a tower due to damage or if your original is particularly old, for example. In those cases, you don’t necessarily have to throw away your old tower as there are a number of surprising ways they can be repurposed.
With this idea, you can combine the digital and natural worlds to create a case for plants and flowers. All you need to do is to remove everything from the inside of the tower, take off the front or back plate, and then lay down some landscaping fabric to keep out unwanted pests and ensure dirt doesn’t fall out of any of the vents or sockets. Then, you simply have to give it a good wash and fill up the case with soil and find an appropriate plant for your space.
This can be a great way to lighten up your indoor space or add some color to your yard, especially given that PC towers are typically compact and could fit the aesthetic of a room filled with other tech better than a typical planter would. Throw in the fact that this is a pretty easy concept to put into action, and the PC tower flowerpot is an attractive way to utilize a case that would otherwise go to landfill.
