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I have heard from many gamer friends that running their rigs with the side cover on is more effective for cooling the system than with a side panel off. Common sense tells me that the side panel off allows for more cool air to get in. Is this just dependent on the case and fans, or is this actually true?
Bonus points for answers with links to cases that claim it's more cooling efficient with the panel on
Old question, just resurrected, but heat isn't the only issue. An important function the case performs is letting you keep your computer. I don't know if it's ever actually happened, but at least in the US, the FCC could theoretically seize your computer if it causes EM interference. The case is one of the key methods used to comply with emission regulations. – fixer1234 – 2016-09-28T21:59:50.620
1Are you saying "this is the answer I'd like to hear"? – Piskvor left the building – 2011-10-19T17:44:10.660