Open Case...
(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)Posted by: silent h3ro
Is it safe to keep my computer case open, so it stays cool?
Posted by: clocker
Yes.
Posted by: Tormentor
It may send out a giant jolt of lightning wich could kill you....
Posted by: maskawaih
maybe but the bad thing is youre welcoming the dirts. :)
Posted by: Ariel_001
Originally posted by Tormentor@16 August 2004 - 00:26
It may send out a giant jolt of lightning wich could kill you....
:P :D :lol:
Posted by: Tormentor
Originally posted by Ariel_001+15 August 2004 - 21:34--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Ariel_001 @ 15 August 2004 - 21:34)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Tormentor@16 August 2004 - 00:26
It may send out a giant jolt of lightning wich could kill you....
:P :D :lol: [/b][/quote]
Seriously, it happened to me once, died instantly.
Posted by: Ariel_001
Originally posted by Tormentor+16 August 2004 - 00:47--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Tormentor @ 16 August 2004 - 00:47)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by Ariel_001@15 August 2004 - 21:34
<!--QuoteBegin-Tormentor@16 August 2004 - 00:26
It may send out a giant jolt of lightning wich could kill you....
:P :D :lol:
Seriously, it happened to me once, died instantly. [/b][/quote]
You or the computer?
Posted by: Tormentor
me, should have never opened my computer case :(
Posted by: Darth Sushi
Mine has been open for almost 2 years. I even disconnected the case fan using only the cpu fan.
Posted by: maskawaih
Originally posted by Tormentor@16 August 2004 - 05:33
me, should have never opened my computer case :(
according to your specs, maybe you should do if youre about doing something big or playing for a long hours.
Posted by: silent h3ro
Originally posted by Tormentor@16 August 2004 - 00:26
It may send out a giant jolt of lightning wich could kill you....
I knew someone would say somthing like that. :P
I guess it seems safe to keep my case open then.
Posted by: Busyman
Originally posted by HardcoreGamer+16 August 2004 - 01:54--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (HardcoreGamer @ 16 August 2004 - 01:54)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Tormentor@16 August 2004 - 00:26
It may send out a giant jolt of lightning wich could kill you....
I knew someone would say somthing like that. :P
I guess it seems safe to keep my case open then. [/b][/quote]
Dust....
Other than that yes.
Posted by: Barbarossa
Originally posted by Busyman+16 August 2004 - 06:58--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Busyman @ 16 August 2004 - 06:58)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by HardcoreGamer@16 August 2004 - 01:54
<!--QuoteBegin-Tormentor@16 August 2004 - 00:26
It may send out a giant jolt of lightning wich could kill you....
I knew someone would say somthing like that. :P
I guess it seems safe to keep my case open then.
Dust....
Other than that yes. [/b][/quote]
Also watch out for bird shit
Posted by: Keikan
and cigarette smoke, it damages computer parts
Posted by: clocker
But crack smoke is OK.
Posted by: angel_of_death57
Why u want it open are temps that bad
Posted by: bigdawgfoxx
I remember when I first built my PC...my idle temps were like 31...seems like my computer has gotten hotter then it did when i first got it. Even at stock speeds its like 37 idle. Like 43 idle with the overclock...just thought id say that.. :frusty: haha
One time clocker told me..i think it was him.. that really your case should cool better with the side on, because it gives the airflow like a path of something...that is of course if you have case fans and such.
Posted by: angel_of_death57
your right it does cool better cos air in focused into the case and not out the side.
Posted by: Barbarossa
I don't agree, I think if you take the case off it would be cooler, because more heat would be able to radiate away..
Posted by: angel_of_death57
Originally posted by barbarossa@16 August 2004 - 13:49
I don't agree, I think if you take the case off it would be cooler, because more heat would be able to radiate away..
Butif u have a exhaust and intake fan it would be cooler was on mine i tested. With intake and exhaust off with case side off its warmer than having fans on.
Posted by: lynx
No-one said anything about turning the fans off.
My mobo temp drops about 5C with the side off.
Posted by: angel_of_death57
Well i just tested it with side off and fansstill on and it still gets warmer for me i prefer side on. Depends on type of case suppose
Posted by: Virtualbody1234
What about noise. I can't believe that nobody mentioned that it will be louder with the sidepanel off.
Posted by: angel_of_death57
Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@16 August 2004 - 14:06
What about noise. I can't believe that nobody mentioned that it will be louder with the sidepanel off.
great point it would be awful for me
Posted by: Keikan
Originally posted by clocker@16 August 2004 - 04:50
But crack smoke is OK.
nothing like a hit of crack :)
Posted by: silent h3ro
Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@16 August 2004 - 09:06
What about noise. I can't believe that nobody mentioned that it will be louder with the sidepanel off.
Yea, its a little loud no biggie. I had my case off for a month now, I was just wondering if it was safe.
Posted by: clocker
Originally posted by HardcoreGamer@16 August 2004 - 13:08
I had my case off for a month now, I was just wondering if it was safe.
You can't have been too worried....
Posted by: silent h3ro
Originally posted by clocker+16 August 2004 - 20:26--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (clocker @ 16 August 2004 - 20:26)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-HardcoreGamer@16 August 2004 - 13:08
I had my case off for a month now, I was just wondering if it was safe.
You can't have been too worried.... [/b][/quote]
I guess not. I just dident want my computer to blow up (a.k.a get alot of dust in it) one day or sumthing.
Posted by: (>Zero Cool<)
Originally posted by HardcoreGamer+17 August 2004 - 01:27--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (HardcoreGamer @ 17 August 2004 - 01:27)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by clocker@16 August 2004 - 20:26
<!--QuoteBegin-HardcoreGamer@16 August 2004 - 13:08
I had my case off for a month now, I was just wondering if it was safe.
You can't have been too worried....
I guess not. I just dident want my computer to blow up (a.k.a get alot of dust in it) one day or sumthing. [/b][/quote]
my pal's cat unfortunately gets too interested in my pc when the side is off, toasted kitty would be bad :rolleyes:
I have had the side of mine for almost a year, no probs but the thing gets very dusty :(
Posted by: accat13
Originally posted by (>Zero Cool<)+17 August 2004 - 06:36--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ((>Zero Cool<) @ 17 August 2004 - 06:36)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Originally posted by HardcoreGamer@17 August 2004 - 01:27
Originally posted by clocker@16 August 2004 - 20:26
<!--QuoteBegin-HardcoreGamer@16 August 2004 - 13:08
I had my case off for a month now, I was just wondering if it was safe.
You can't have been too worried....
I guess not. I just dident want my computer to blow up (a.k.a get alot of dust in it) one day or sumthing.
my pal's cat unfortunately gets too interested in my pc when the side is off, toasted kitty would be bad :rolleyes:
I have had the side of mine for almost a year, no probs but the thing gets very dusty :([/b][/quote]
The average open pc case would be an irresistable temptation to my 10 yr. old son..He would be more than happy to rewire or Mod it for me(scary thought)..He's dying to build a PC with me (maybe xmas) :o
Posted by: maskawaih
:blink:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/maskawaih/burn.jpg
just after i played doom3 :ghostface: :ghostface:
Posted by: racer II
:blink:
Posted by: kaiweiler
That's bad man, your CPU is actually cooking. Not to mention your poor HD's....
Posted by: tesco
get some case fans n' stuff. those temps are WAYYYYY too high.
Posted by: racer II
Or get some marshmellows
Damn anti spam! grrrrrrrrrrr
Posted by: abu_has_the_power
it's safe. but soon, there'll be an invasion of the crazy dust bunnies and their homies:lol:
Posted by: maskawaih
:unsure: do you think i should change my case? i think the fan speed is quite fast enough (i think so). doesnt mention to that Fan02 since its unstable. becoz of over heat i always open the case. but make the dusts and dirts coming in. even yesterday my brother spilled his coffee just near that case. :angry: so whats the case should i get?
AMD Barton/Athlon XP 2500++
2x256mb 266Mhz
20gb+40gb Hdd
Radeon 9600xt 256mb
:( :unsure:
Posted by: Tormentor
Originally posted by maskawaih+15 August 2004 - 22:41--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (maskawaih @ 15 August 2004 - 22:41)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Tormentor@16 August 2004 - 05:33
me, should have never opened my computer case :(
according to your specs, maybe you should do if youre about doing something big or playing for a long hours. [/b][/quote]
Ya of course, 31/45 load is really really dangerous. <_<
Posted by: (>Zero Cool<)
Originally posted by racer II@17 August 2004 - 16:49
Or get some marshmellows
Damn anti spam! grrrrrrrrrrr
:lol:
sorry but I thought that was a great comment, best I have seen in ages
ps those are some scary temps :blink:
has the cat in your sig just parked his butt on your case? :blink:
Posted by: maskawaih
ATX iCute Casing 450watt Power Supply & 12CM Fan & Frontal USB ports
any suggestion? :helpsmile:
Posted by: silent h3ro
I thought this thread ended 2 pages ago. :fear:
Posted by: maskawaih
:huh: really?
Posted by: Tormentor
dont worry, it wont end while im around.
Posted by: Monkeee
Originally posted by maskawaih@17 August 2004 - 13:03
:blink:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/maskawaih/burn.jpg
just after i played doom3 :ghostface: :ghostface:
HOLY SHIT
my CPU use to be 46 Idle but after i let my Case open for more air its now 42-43 Idle... shit dude you can cook eggs on your computer :frusty:
Posted by: Tormentor
Originally posted by Tormentor@18 August 2004 - 20:54
dont worry, it wont end while im around.
And i mean it. :) Nah, a waste of my valuable time.
Posted by: maskawaih
fry eggs? now my pc seems useful...