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01-26-08
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PC Gamer
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Removed PCI plate a good idea?
I have this odd airflow problem in my case at the moment. I have no idea why, but, when I remove the PCI Slot cover above my top video card, it runs (not kidding here either) 10 degrees cooler than when that cover is on. Do you think it's a good idea to leave this place removed for issues such as dust contamination?
__________________Is there some sort of filter plate that I can use to cover the holes I have in the case now? Its basically like this now EMPTY 8800GT EMPTY EMPTY SOUND CARD 8800GT EMPTY
Last edited by ReignsOfPower : 01-26-08 at 05:39 AM. |
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Overclocker in Training
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You probably want something like this then, http://silverstonetek.com/products/p...slots&area=usa. I'm not sure where you can buy it. I'll do a search right now and If I can find them I'll post a link.
__________________Found them here: http://www.sundialmicro.com/silverst...2049_1265.html, I don't know how good that store is. I'm going to contact silverstone tomorrow because I'm interested in these as well.
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Dead Men Don't Bite
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What the heck is EMI emission? lol
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Dead Men Don't Bite
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Well, its significantly better without the plates on the back (odd). It does ruin the aesthetics of the thing, but I can't exactly see the gaps back there
__________________ Just to give you an idication. GPU 1 Idled at 65degrees GPU 2 Idled at 56degrees (both were at 30% fan) Now 54 and 50 Respectively. Weird if you ask me, but at least it works!
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don't bother w/ ventilated covers. If you want to leave it open, just leave it open, your case fans will suck in a hell of a lot more dust then any amount that can possibly drift in thru an open PCI slot.
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Areca is #1
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Overclocker in Training
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I only want them cause I think they look cool
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01-29-08
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Extreme Cooler
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I got two of these for my gfx card and my other PCI cards (soundcard and tvtuner), helps alot
__________________http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106104 Here's some pics of my rig: In the Light.  In the Dark:  I don't know about the sound card and tv-tuner but my gfxcard went down 6*C (Plus is looks pretty )
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