[SOLVED] Top of my case is empty

[Blu_ee]

Hi, I have a Corsair Spec-05 Case but I have a question about the top part

The back-top of this case can hold 2 fans but if you didn't put any fans there it leaves a empty holes (basically empty space). This could then leads into dust getting inside my system in the near future. Is it worth buying a dust filter if I could fit it there?

Thanks

 

[jay32267]

I think that probably in the grand scheme of things...it's not that significant....but I might block it off anyway as something could fall in there....like something metal....onto the motherboard....which causes a short...and then poof.

 

[Ralston18]

Does the following link show your case?

https://www.corsair.com/pl/en/Categ...Mid-Tower-Gaming-Case-—-Black/p/CC-9011138-WW

By holes do you mean the metal mesh with all of the small circular holes or just big openings where the metal mesh should be?

The top and back are likely to be exhaust so dust filters there would not be helpful.

What fans are now in the case and where?

 

[Blu_ee]

Does the following link show your case?

https://www.corsair.com/pl/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Mid-Tower-ATX-Cases/Carbide-Series-SPEC-05-Mid-Tower-Gaming-Case-—-Black/p/CC-9011138-WW

By holes do you mean the metal mesh with all of the small circular holes or just big openings where the metal mesh should be?

The top and back are likely to be exhaust so dust filters there would not be helpful.

What fans are now in the case and where?

2 at front
1 at the back

 

[Ralston18]

Fan specs?

Holes: mesh covered or just "open"? I think mesh but until you specifically confirm that then my "mind image" is that there is just a big hole on top.

As per @jay32267 - a big hole is just an invite for things to fall in..... That , as implied, will not end well.

Also, if the fans are not correctly sized and placed then the air flows may not be sufficient and/or following the correct paths to properly cool the system.

Fan locations are important but so are the locations of drives, GPUs, and other slotted components.

So any changes: blockages, filters, etc. could lead to future problems.

Is there a dust problem? Electronics attract dust due to electrostatics so naturally dust does build up. Regular inside the case cleaning will probably keep the buildups under control.

If the computer is sitting on the floor then just raising the computer 2 - 3 inches ( I use a wheeled platform) can make a difference. As can regular cleaning in the area and keeping pets away.