Question Use the desktop without the side panel , effect on cooling?

[maxim45001]

Hi , my pc (case+mobo) is xps 8490 tower dekstop
Cpu - i7 11700
Cpu cooler - Antec a400
. I have been running the pc without the side panel for months because by mistake , I bought a cpu cooler that is too high for the case to fully close (pictures for reference below) . Since the case is relatively small ..would this affect cooling by alot , causing demage to parts ? Could leaning the panel against the table wall and the pc against it help with the airflow ? (Right now , not interested in changing the cooler or building a whole new pc ) . Dust buildup is surprisingly slow... Would appreciate tips/advices

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[faalin]

If your temps are ok, and you're fine with cleaning out any dust that might build up just leave the side panel off.

your biggest concern would be any pets getting inside or liquid splashes or something falling into the case. but i have built many computers on open test bench cases and they were perfectly fine.

 

[maxim45001]

So... leaving the case open is fine as long as I clean the dust regularly ? When I game , I turn on the AC in the room as well as we are in summer time

 

[faalin]

You just have to be a little more careful with an open computer.

Not sure where you have it sitting, if its on the floor just make sure you not kick anything inside. If its on the desk just make sure you dont knock anything into the open case or splash any liquids. Just get a can of air duster and blow everything out.


My work computer is inside a Phanteks P400, you get really bad airflow in the front of the case. I took the side glass panel off years ago and around once a month take a duster can and blow the air cooler out.

 

[maxim45001]

You just have to be a little more careful with an open computer.

Not sure where you have it sitting, if its on the floor just make sure you not kick anything inside. If its on the desk just make sure you dont knock anything into the open case or splash any liquids. Just get a can of air duster and blow everything out.


My work computer is inside a Phanteks P400, you get really bad airflow in the front of the case. I took the side glass panel off years ago and around once a month take a duster can and blow the air cooler out.

My pc is just below the table ...like in the photos I've included

 

[faalin]

Just be careful not to drop anything or spilled liquids, other then that it perfectly fine

 

[maxim45001]

Just be careful not to drop anything or spilled liquids, other then that it perfectly fine

Hope so ...just worried about gaming and overheating ...nothing bad happened to the pc so far