Solved PC with side panel removed?

[KAAMO]

Hey Guys,

I have a Dell Optiplex 745 and it is an ugly machine. I have stripped the tower down to its basic metal frame and sprayed it black as I like the industrial/raw look. I was just wandering if I run the PC like this, without any side panel, will it cause me any problems? The internal temperature dropped from 41 degrees C to 36 degrees C which is good I guess, but im mainly talking about any parts getting damaged.

Thanks in advance

 

[fireberd]

The metal case also serves as RFI interference suppression. Whether it will hurt it??? Dell tended to use proprietary cases and motherboards (and front panel connections). Although it could be moved to a different case it will take quite a bit of work.

 

[DocBrown]

I have run several cases with the side panel off. They just get more dust inside quicker.

 

[maxie]

I strongly advise keeping your Case closed ... One reason is dirt and dust .. Then another small animals can cause problems .. I know sounds unlikely but has happened to me in the past .. Though i live in the country side near Farms ..

 

[Phill3990]

Hey,

I would constantly worry about something getting dropped or kicked inside and causing damage. The build up of dust and dirt would increase a lot and would require frequent cleaning. I'm not sure the benefits are worth the hassle of frequent cleaning but thats just my opinion

Phill3990

 

[KAAMO]

Thanks for your advice guys. I'm not too worried about the dust build up as I clean my PC internals weekly. Also I don't live with any children or animals and the tower itself, out of reach.

 

[AddRAM]

Post some pictures, we`d love to see it

 

[DocBrown]

Here ya go !

 

[AddRAM]

I was talking to Kaamo Jack, come on now

 

[KAAMO]

Just waiting for some more paint to arrive as the original stuff I used wasn't very good to say the least, so once i've resprayed ill definitely upload some pics.

 

[smarteyeball]

I'm not too worried about the dust build up as I clean my PC internals weekly. Also I don't live with any children or animals and the tower itself, out of reach.

Since dust or intrusion is not an issue - there is absolutely nothing to worry about running without a side panel.

You could run all components laid out on an exposed bench and be perfectly fine.

 

[KAAMO]

Thank you, that was the answer I was hoping I'd get haha.

 

[KAAMO]

Picture of my build for AddRAM

 

[Ishraq]

Hey Guys,

I have a Dell Optiplex 745 and it is an ugly machine. I have stripped the tower down to its basic metal frame and sprayed it black as I like the industrial/raw look. I was just wandering if I run the PC like this, without any side panel, will it cause me any problems? The internal temperature dropped from 41 degrees C to 36 degrees C which is good I guess, but im mainly talking about any parts getting damaged.

Thanks in advance

It's fine, but there will be HUGE dust build-up, dirt and risk of damage e.g. water and animulz

 

[mjf]

I opted for a cheap recase on an older cramped PC. A bit of fiddling but it needed the side off and a fan in hot weather.
http://www.sevenforums.com/pc-custo...ecase-acer-aspire-x1700-x1800-desktop-pc.html

 

[Layback Bear]

Unless you have your computer in a hospital operating room you have dust, pollen, and many other things in the air.

You one needs to take off the side panels and use a fan blowing air in the case you need a new case with proper filtered air circulation.

 

[mjf]

You one needs to take off the side panels and use a fan blowing air in the case you need a new case with proper filtered air circulation.

And that's what I did - reasonable case +PSU cost $79 at the time.

The new integrated PSU allowed a better graphics card and someone has used the PC a lot for the last 3 years with good temperature control.
I bet ACER sold heaps of these poorly designed PCs.