Open-right side case

M05K · Jul 15, 2014

There's any problem if I keep my right side case open?
Because when I have it open my graphic card cooling is better, because we're now in Summer. I get 40ºC with the right side panel open, I get 45/48 with the case closed.

Thank you, I only want to know if there's any problem If i keep the right side panel open

Wizard Bear · Jul 15, 2014

Technically, there's no problem with this. However, keeping an area of you computer exposed can be dangerous as dust, dirt, or whatever junk can get inside MUCH easier. Plus, it's exposed to getting the internal parts bumped, hit, smashed, etc. You may want to think about getting a new case (Not sure what case you are using) with better airflow and/or get more fans. Honestly, just be safe with it and it should be fine. Hopefully this answered your question.

M05K · Jul 15, 2014

I just tried it for 1 day, no worries about that right? I don't want any parts with dust because I don't want to "blew" up with my components, I just put back the right side again

boosted1g · Jul 15, 2014

You should fix the problem of cooling/airflow then just band-aid fixing it.

By opening the case it does get cooler but it has no dedicated airflow path so it can never cool as well as it can with a proper setup. With a proper case you have fresh air flowing in at the front/bototm and hot air exhausting at the top/back; opening up the case just allows turbulent air to escape out of the side.

You should buy a better case with enough cooling/fans for your components.

Wizard Bear · Jul 15, 2014

You can buy those cans of compressed air to blow off the parts without touching them (That what I use to just clean my consoles/computer of dust normally). Again, if you're careful, nothing should break unless something somehow gets inside. Just check it out everyday and perhaps try the compressed air to blow on it every once in a while and it should work great! Hope this helped, and be sure to mark as "best answer" if it was.

M05K · Jul 15, 2014

So I can use the right side open, if I clean it like weekly or something like that. It only damages if something gets inside right?

ssddx · Jul 15, 2014

in the past on very hot days where my temperatures were causing issues i would run with the left side of the case off to drastically lower my temperatures.

however, there is risk associated with this. your parts are exposed so anything can bump them (a cat or dog for instance). unless you have filters on your case you really wouldnt have any more dust then you do already but under no circumstances would i leave the panel off when you arent at the pc.

45/48c temperatures are not terrible and are not anywhere near high enough to really worry about. if you do want cooler temperatures i would install better/more fans to your case instead of keeping the side panel off. also i would make sure you have good cable management so that you are not blocking any airflow you have now.

Wizard Bear · Jul 15, 2014

Yeah! Say you throw a ball that bounces and somehow happens to fly into the computer, then it may break something. Honestly, I highly doubt something will ever go into it. If your just using it normal for gaming or whatever you happen to do, it will work perfect with no chances of something breaking. Again, I suggest that air to blow onto parts, it works amazing.

M05K · Jul 15, 2014

ssddx, it gets a little hot like 60ºC when I'm playing, I know I only have to be careful when it reaches 80ºC or near.

When I'm on the PC if I get the right side open I only have to be careful with the dust right? Like the Wizard Bear said only if i have a ball or like you said if some cats or dogs get there. There's no chance the equipments are going to break, or something like that right?

Wizard Bear · Jul 15, 2014

0% chance of something falling off or breaking unless something gets inside. A case is meant to protect parts. With one side "missing", it's exposed, but will still be safe if you treat it safe.

Even with a case with all sides, dust can still get in, so you always want to check every once in a while to clean dust filters/parts.

ssddx · Jul 15, 2014

as long as you have no pets and have the pc in an area where nothing can fall into it or otherwise get inside then no, there would be no issue.

its still not good practice but it wouldnt hurt.

just be sure you dont have any drink spills or other such mishaps or it could be game over.

i still stand by adding some fans and checking your cable management first before resorting to it but its your choice.

Wizard Bear · Jul 15, 2014

ssddx :

Fans are a great way to go, but of course, cost money. You can get them cheap and are worth getting, but removing the side panel is a good temporary solution for the few months of summer. Remember, the stock fan that comes with a CPU is upgrade-able, and I advise looking into that too. Perhaps when you come across the time when you're deciding to upgrade some parts, find a new case first.

M05K · Jul 15, 2014

Im going to check the cable management first, then I will open the right panel, then when I get some budget will upgrade my case. But for the Summer I will keep for sure the right case open.

When I play I get 60/65ºC on the graphic card.
Browsing etc 45ºC

(This with the right panel on)

Is it good?

ssddx · Jul 15, 2014

my system has been on all day browsing and i'm idling at 65c on a gtx470 reference design in a corsair 750d case. for reference my cpu is at 44c.

its a bit higher than what it could be but the reference designs always run hot (dual or triple fan coolers are much better) and i have my case fan profile set to silent. i could probably knock 10c off if i raised the fan rpm but that also increases noise. its not worthwhile as the fans will raise in speed automatically if my system temps start going up from something such as gaming.

your temps arent terrible.

M05K · Jul 15, 2014

Im using an 4870 x2 (not crossfire) the card runs hot, if you search a little on the internet.

Btw the temps are good enough to not break it? Or damage any other hardware parts? I dont think the graphic card can damage the other components if it runs too hot (not the case), true?

Edit: Are those temps good? (Not playing any game)

ssddx · Jul 15, 2014

according to ati 104c is the maximum safe temperature. of course you do not want to be anywhere near that.

it seems that many users are reporting idles of 65-70c and in game of 75-90c

your temps look fine, if not excellent if the most you get up to is 65c

for reference... my old system always ran about 85c in game (ancient 7800gtx in a single core system) and the system was 10 years old without a single issue before i finally threw it out because i never used it anymore. it had a good solid 6 years of 6-7 hours of gaming per day.

M05K · Jul 15, 2014

I run the fan at 85% speed, just to make sure I have the lowest Cº Possible.

Could you give me the link where you did saw that about the 104c maximum safe temperature, please?

Btw, imagine that card gets 104c, it could damage other components or just itself?

Thank you for your help :'D

ssddx · Jul 15, 2014

http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=340325

plus various other places i've heard it mentioned. i dont think i've ever seen an official statement from amd on the issue though.

many cards can run up to a rather high temperature for a short period of time however can not run there for long or will get damaged. generally you do not want to ever exceed about 90c ever. if you can keep temps below 75-80c all the time then you are doing very good and have nothing to worry about.

M05K · Jul 15, 2014

I was playing Bioshock Infinite it got 78Cº.

The only thing that can be damaged with the GPU high temp is only the GPU right? The other components are safe, I think, right?

Wizard Bear · Jul 15, 2014

First of all, don't push the GPU past it's potential, you want to save them.

To answer your question, if it shorted out or a surge of power came from the graphics card, then it could mess up the graphics card. Also, the socket could in theory overheat.

M05K · Jul 15, 2014

It will not exceed the 90Cº or 85 more for sure, so I dont have to worry right? Motherboard will not "fry" and the rest of the components

Wizard Bear · Jul 15, 2014

That's why I said "In theory".

You want to keep you heat to below 80c. I'm just saying watch out, it's getting close to being at an "unsafe" level.

ssddx · Jul 15, 2014

you are currently within safe levels, yes

however as wizard stated if it goes much higher, say past 80c you might want to think about doing something.

that something could be running with the case door off if you want for a short time, or installing another fan. the choice there is yours.

also make sure that the card doesnt have a clogged heatsink. i would take it out with the system off and blow it out with compressed air (from cans, not a compressor) to clean out all the dust.

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