Shipping a PC over seas

[Nemik8800]

I am going to be moving to Norway from Michigan soon. I'm not really sure on how I should package it for shipping. It's a custom built rig. Clearly I will need to disassemble it. But to what extent is my question. I figure I will remove everything but the DVD, HDD, the mobo, and processor (Removing the TRUE ofc.). Would that be fine or? I'd rather not ship a large amount of small parts.

 

[illuminate]

Well, Nemik8800, here is what i did.

I moved from Virginia to Korea. I actually ended up carrying my PC as a carry on. haha.

I had to take the PSU out of my case, and 2 of the hard drives, but the case w/ all the stuff was right at 23lbs and barely the right size.

Looking at your sig though, your case, the 900, is bigger than the case i came here to Korea with. hmm.

Maybe... carefully pack a small box with the mobo, graphics card, hard drive and carry that on you with the plan. It should be ok weight and size wise.

Actually shipping a full computer overseas can be nasty. Dropped box, wet box, and your $1,500+ is gone.

 

[retro]

Package up the individual parts and sell/give away the case. When I made my move, I wrapped everything in antistatic bags and then clothes. Had no problems at customs and everything survived just fine.