Open Case...

[silent h3ro]

Is it safe to keep my computer case open, so it stays cool?

[clocker]

Yes.

[Tormentor]

It may send out a giant jolt of lightning wich could kill you....

[maskawaih]

maybe but the bad thing is youre welcoming the dirts. :)

[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:

[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.

[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?

[Tormentor]

me, should have never opened my computer case :(

[Darth Sushi]

Mine has been open for almost 2 years. I even disconnected the case fan using only the cpu fan.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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

[Keikan]

and cigarette smoke, it damages computer parts

[clocker]

But crack smoke is OK.

[angel_of_death57]

Why u want it open are temps that bad

[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.

[angel_of_death57]

your right it does cool better cos air in focused into the case and not out the side.

[Barbarossa]

I don&#39;t agree, I think if you take the case off it would be cooler, because more heat would be able to radiate away..

[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.

[lynx]

No-one said anything about turning the fans off.

My mobo temp drops about 5C with the side off.

[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

[Virtualbody1234]

What about noise. I can&#39;t believe that nobody mentioned that it will be louder with the sidepanel off.

[angel_of_death57]

Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@16 August 2004 - 14:06
What about noise. I can&#39;t believe that nobody mentioned that it will be louder with the sidepanel off.
great point it would be awful for me

[Keikan]

Originally posted by clocker@16 August 2004 - 04:50
But crack smoke is OK.
nothing like a hit of crack :)

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@16 August 2004 - 09:06
What about noise. I can&#39;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.

[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&#39;t have been too worried....

[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&#39;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.

[(>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&#39;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&#39;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 :(

[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<) &#064; 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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;s dying to build a PC with me (maybe xmas) :o

[maskawaih]

:blink:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/maskawaih/burn.jpg

just after i played doom3 :ghostface: :ghostface:

[racer II]

:blink:

[kaiweiler]

That&#39;s bad man, your CPU is actually cooking. Not to mention your poor HD&#39;s....

[tesco]

get some case fans n&#39; stuff. those temps are WAYYYYY too high.

[racer II]

Or get some marshmellows

Damn anti spam&#33; grrrrrrrrrrr

[abu_has_the_power]

it&#39;s safe. but soon, there&#39;ll be an invasion of the crazy dust bunnies and their homies:lol:

[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:

[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. <_<

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Originally posted by racer II@17 August 2004 - 16:49
Or get some marshmellows

Damn anti spam&#33; 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:

[maskawaih]

ATX iCute Casing 450watt Power Supply & 12CM Fan & Frontal USB ports

any suggestion? :helpsmile:

[silent h3ro]

I thought this thread ended 2 pages ago. :fear:

[maskawaih]

:huh: really?

[Tormentor]

dont worry, it wont end while im around.

[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:

[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.

[maskawaih]

fry eggs? now my pc seems useful...