Solved CPU Side Panel - Open or Close

Dj SharK

Dj SharK

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Well, i did a search on google and a lot of answers came about. There were a lot of opinions but i'd like to know what you think?

My case is not good at all and i only have 1 fan ( is that what you call it? ). It's located at the back.

So, i'd like to know what is best for me? Leave it open or close?
Hazard wise, i doubt there would be any issue since i don't have any pets and my son is 6 so he knows what not to do. I also read somwhere that dust would build up a lot quicker with the case open but i guess if it means the longevity of my CPU would be better, i could deal with it. :p
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Inten Pentium Dual Core E2180
    Memory
    1 x 2GB Kingston 667. 1 x 1GB Kingston 667
    Graphics card(s)
    256MB GeForce 7300LE
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 6.1 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual Monitor - 1 x 22" LG W2242T | 1 x 15" Proview
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1050
    Hard Drives
    1 x 250GB Samsung ( Internal ) 1 x 500GB Hitachi ( Internal ) 1 x 320GB Western Digital ( External )
    Mouse
    A4Tech G6 Wireless Mouse
    Keyboard
    Logitech Media Wireless Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    DL : 12MB/s | UL : 1.2MB/s
Easy. I don't know how to.

Well, i could do a little research and try them out someday since the fans are real cheap. Maybe i would. Hmmm..

But the main question is if it's best to leave it open or close. And your vote is for it to close. But i somehow feel like it's 'cooler' to open it. Maybe that's just me.

Well, anyways, isn't this a little too hot or it's reasonable?
 

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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Inten Pentium Dual Core E2180
    Memory
    1 x 2GB Kingston 667. 1 x 1GB Kingston 667
    Graphics card(s)
    256MB GeForce 7300LE
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 6.1 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual Monitor - 1 x 22" LG W2242T | 1 x 15" Proview
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1050
    Hard Drives
    1 x 250GB Samsung ( Internal ) 1 x 500GB Hitachi ( Internal ) 1 x 320GB Western Digital ( External )
    Mouse
    A4Tech G6 Wireless Mouse
    Keyboard
    Logitech Media Wireless Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    DL : 12MB/s | UL : 1.2MB/s
Hello Dj SharK.



If that is the hottest the CPU ever gets, (60c is ok) then you have nothing to be concerned with; it would be better to leave the case together, sometime if the air flow inside the case is disturbed it'll make the inside hotter.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    * BFK Customs *
    CPU
    Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q Pro
    Memory
    8GB Dominator 8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 7-1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080P & 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX
    Case
    CM Cosmos RC-1000
    Cooling
    Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Razer Diamondback 3G
    Keyboard
    HP Enhansed Multimedia
    Internet Speed
    18.6Mb/s
    Other Info
    My First Build ;)
Bare Foot Kid said:
Hello Dj SharK.



If that is the hottest the CPU ever gets, (60c is ok) then you have nothing to be concerned with; it would be better to leave the case together, sometime if the air flow inside the case is disturbed it'll make the inside hotter.
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Thank you for your reply BFK.

And i'd have to say, yes, that's the hottest my CPU gets. And the image above was taken earlier and my PC has been turned on for the last 11 hours. So i guess i'm in the safe zone. I do clean out the dust often though. ;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Inten Pentium Dual Core E2180
    Memory
    1 x 2GB Kingston 667. 1 x 1GB Kingston 667
    Graphics card(s)
    256MB GeForce 7300LE
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 6.1 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual Monitor - 1 x 22" LG W2242T | 1 x 15" Proview
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1050
    Hard Drives
    1 x 250GB Samsung ( Internal ) 1 x 500GB Hitachi ( Internal ) 1 x 320GB Western Digital ( External )
    Mouse
    A4Tech G6 Wireless Mouse
    Keyboard
    Logitech Media Wireless Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    DL : 12MB/s | UL : 1.2MB/s
I'm glad we could help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    * BFK Customs *
    CPU
    Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q Pro
    Memory
    8GB Dominator 8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 7-1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080P & 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX
    Case
    CM Cosmos RC-1000
    Cooling
    Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Razer Diamondback 3G
    Keyboard
    HP Enhansed Multimedia
    Internet Speed
    18.6Mb/s
    Other Info
    My First Build ;)
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