Motherboard, no I/O shield

[Steve-man]

Hey Forum,

So, I picked up a z77a-g41 mobo quite cheaply, second hand. I want to use it for my i5 3570K to take advantage of overclocking as I'm currently using a h77 chipset mobo at the moment.

My only problem is that it didn't come with an I/O shield. I've looked around on eBay to try to find a replacement but the only luck I've has was some $35 in Germany, which is too much.

Is there anything else I can do? Can I make one? Or are there other ways of getting one?

I live in Australia by the way, so some things may not be as easy to get here.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[middlemarkal]

not that important, it's to minimise EMI, so your radio next to the computer might not work.

 

[Steve-man]

I'm only worried about it as it would be directly between the router and the desk in another room which has a computer using WiFi.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

It will be fine. I'd be more worried about dust/dog hair getting into the case.

 

[Steve-man]

With that said. I live in an area with quiet a lot of dust in the air.

Is there somewhere I could look for one, or even a guide to making a more ghetto one out of wood and foil for example?

My girlfriend's Dad is a Carpenter, so I have access to a decent range of tool and materials.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Use heavy plastic bag. It's quite easy to cut it to fit, just make X cuts for each part to fit through and if you set up your case with positive pressure (more air being pushed in than the exhaust sucks out) things will be fine.