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[Solved] How much space should i have around my gaming PC?

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tjagolf33   09-23-2009 at 06:24:31 PM

Ok, I've been overclocking and buying cooling components, etc., but I've been wondering how much space around my pc affects its temperature. Should i try to have it in as open a space as possible, or just a few inches on each side? Does it affect it much at all? Here's 2 pictures of my tower's current location--input would be greatly appreciated :) :

http://i34.tinypic.com/2s9p3wk.jpg
http://i36.tinypic.com/2ngym8z.jpg

Note: Don't worry, I do not use the radiator :P

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that should be fine dude, it may not be worth it but its cheap, to get a dust cover to put on top of the case when not in use, just something to think about as you have a fan on top there
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El_Capitan   09-23-2009 at 06:29:55 PM

That's fine.

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Dacca   09-24-2009 at 02:59:13 AM
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that should be fine dude, it may not be worth it but its cheap, to get a dust cover to put on top of the case when not in use, just something to think about as you have a fan on top there

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tjagolf33   09-24-2009 at 04:07:51 AM

Dacca wrote :

that should be fine dude, it may not be worth it but its cheap, to get a dust cover to put on top of the case when not in use, just something to think about as you have a fan on top there



Thanks for the advice :)

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