Do you run your computer with the side panels of your case off?

[Nocturnal]

I do and have been. I also think it is a contributing factor to my computer farking up right now. There is tons of dust in there that I haven't gotten to get out for a long time

Broken computer = ruined spring break.

 

[Pepsi90919]

not just the side but the whole cover off.

 

[Czar]

no, its loud enough as it is... and dusty enough

 

[ElFenix]

no. cat + open computer = fried kitty

 

[Nocturnal]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
not just the side but the whole cover off.

I do this too, but I think I've learned my lesson. One is never to buy Enlight cases again, and two that dust is not a good combination with electronics, period.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Nope

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
not just the side but the whole cover off.

I do this too, but I think I've learned my lesson. One is never to buy Enlight cases again, and two that dust is not a good combination with electronics, period.

mine only collects dust when the cover is on.

 

[Colt45]

i got one side off.

maybe i should close it... im a little low on case fans though.. hmm.. better leave it open

 

[m2kewl]

mine isn't even put together. i'd just vaccum it once a while.

 

[przero]

Yep

 

[AvesPKS]

Originally posted by: przero
Yep

I do, because I know that as soon as I put the sides on, it'll crap out and it'll be time for me to take it apart and put it back together...

 

[her209]

That's how you go blind.

 

[Eli]

I haven't had to case together in well over 2 years.

 

[yakko]

Some yes, some no. I do dust them on a regular basis so that doesn't affect me.

 

[bolomite]

I used to run mine without the side panels, until one day a little moth flew in and was pwned by an 80mm fan.

 

[psianime]

It's too loud without the cover on.

-psianime

 

[QTPie]

Yup. For a long time.

 

[Sundog]

You guys all keep the same parts in your system long enough to get dust in there (and also have to vacuum)?:Q

My insides are changed out often enough that they do not have time to gather dust..

 

[Supermercado]

Sometimes. It's not loud with it off nor does it run hot with it on. It's more a matter of how often I'm going to be getting inside of it to mess with stuff.

 

[pennylane]

to all those vacuumers, when you "vacuum", do you just pull out the ol' hoover and the little tube attachment thing and vacuum away on the insides?

 

[RettaGuy]

Originally posted by: heyzeus
to all those vacuumers, when you "vacuum", do you just pull out the ol' hoover and the little tube attachment thing and vacuum away on the insides?

i leave one side off...pretty much due to laziness...it lies on the ground next to my machine

i vacuum when necessary..just turn off the power and stick the hoover up in that, nothing bad ever comes....just dont be stupid and stick it on the equipment

 

[EvanGeliSt]

Both sides off

Computer parts are new but casing is old.. so i have very little fans to keep computer cool ... only one in fact for the CPU...

works perfect though quiet, no noise at all. Bull helluva lot of dust i agree

 

[woodie1]

Originally posted by: przero
Yep

Seems if I put them on something will happen and I'll have to remove one. This is insurance.

 

[murphy55d]

I used to, but it was too loud.

 

[AndyHui]

Nope. Too noisy, and too much dust. I also can't get proper airflow through the system like that.