Vista - gx2 disadvantage?

**Everlong18** · 09-27-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by skunksmash

Quote: Originally Posted by dab11999

Don't know what kind of case you have, but it's always a good idea to have all the case fan mounts filled up. If it gets too hot you can always remove the side panel.

No!!!

do not remove your case cover, its there for a reason.
electrical components attract dust & after a while you wouldn't be able to see your motherboard!!

SK

Well it's not just that, without the side of the case it can mess up the air flow inside and you get a lot more hot air pockets that build up inside where the air flow is no longer removing them, so in some cases it does no good along with what you mentioned.

**dab11999** · 09-27-2008

I disagree. The hot air pockets are created by the fact there are side panels. But I would agree that dust is harmful. Dust is actually minute particles of mineral. It is conductive to static electricity. But allowing your PC components to overheat reduces their lifespan as well as reduces their effective performance. Overheating will cause more harm than dust. The dust can be easily removed. But as I originally stated, adding more fans to the case is the best idea. Removing the side panel is a temporary fix. But even with side panels in place, dust still accumulates and needs to be removed from time to time.

**gazz496** · 09-28-2008

hmmm let me think i agree with skunksmash if i remove my side panel i would disrupt my air flow as i have a fan in front which draws air and one on back to remove hot air so removing the side panel would be disastrous plus my gpu would get covered in guff and overheat and crash when i needed it most during a fight with loads of bad guys in crysis or cod 4 and just annoy me. when i could leave it on knowing my gpu is going to be clean and not covered in crap and so is my cpu heat sink safe in the knowledge that my computer is going to run smoothly and that if i have a problem with hardware i know it's NOT cause they are covered in dust and can't run smootly and overheat hence all pc cases designed by people smarter than us put side panels on with space for fans to allow even more cooling options and then some crazy guy went out and invented a wee gadget that attaches to your gpu back to provide further cooling solutions.

just a thought mind!!!

**NormCameron** · 09-28-2008

Be very carefull using a vacuum. This creates static electricity much to the dismay of your motherboard.

**dab11999** · 09-29-2008

Ok whatever. Ignorance creates fear and some people are ruled by their emotions. You don't need any help for that. Good luck, you'll probably need it.

**ripbox** · 09-29-2008

just to ad my bit I have a GX2 mounted up inside an Antec 900 case and i have no problems whatsoever.... however with the 900 everything gets a tad dusty but nothing an Air compressor every month or so doesn't solve

Just bare in mind the GX2 is a monster in size so be sure it will fit in the case that you have or choose.... the Antec 1200 is a good case for the GX2

Edit: Dont forget to make sure your PSU can power the GX2... it need some power and also need 1x6pin and1 8 pin to supply the power it needs

here is a list of PSU's that support the GX2 http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce...wr_supply.html

09-27-2008	#11 (permalink)
Everlong18 Windows 7 x64 1,287 posts	Re: gx2 disadvantage? Quote: Originally Posted by skunksmash Quote: Originally Posted by dab11999 Don't know what kind of case you have, but it's always a good idea to have all the case fan mounts filled up. If it gets too hot you can always remove the side panel. No!!! do not remove your case cover, its there for a reason. electrical components attract dust & after a while you wouldn't be able to see your motherboard!! SK Well it's not just that, without the side of the case it can mess up the air flow inside and you get a lot more hot air pockets that build up inside where the air flow is no longer removing them, so in some cases it does no good along with what you mentioned.
My System Specs

09-27-2008	#12 (permalink)
dab11999 Vista home premium 18 posts	Re: gx2 disadvantage? I disagree. The hot air pockets are created by the fact there are side panels. But I would agree that dust is harmful. Dust is actually minute particles of mineral. It is conductive to static electricity. But allowing your PC components to overheat reduces their lifespan as well as reduces their effective performance. Overheating will cause more harm than dust. The dust can be easily removed. But as I originally stated, adding more fans to the case is the best idea. Removing the side panel is a temporary fix. But even with side panels in place, dust still accumulates and needs to be removed from time to time.
My System Specs

09-28-2008	#13 (permalink)
gazz496 Vista Ultimate x64 197 posts	Re: gx2 disadvantage? hmmm let me think i agree with skunksmash if i remove my side panel i would disrupt my air flow as i have a fan in front which draws air and one on back to remove hot air so removing the side panel would be disastrous plus my gpu would get covered in guff and overheat and crash when i needed it most during a fight with loads of bad guys in crysis or cod 4 and just annoy me. when i could leave it on knowing my gpu is going to be clean and not covered in crap and so is my cpu heat sink safe in the knowledge that my computer is going to run smoothly and that if i have a problem with hardware i know it's NOT cause they are covered in dust and can't run smootly and overheat hence all pc cases designed by people smarter than us put side panels on with space for fans to allow even more cooling options and then some crazy guy went out and invented a wee gadget that attaches to your gpu back to provide further cooling solutions. just a thought mind!!!
My System Specs

09-28-2008	#14 (permalink)
NormCameron Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit Beta, Vista Ultimate x86 1,082 posts	Re: gx2 disadvantage? Be very carefull using a vacuum. This creates static electricity much to the dismay of your motherboard.
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09-29-2008	#15 (permalink)
dab11999 Vista home premium 18 posts	Re: gx2 disadvantage? Ok whatever. Ignorance creates fear and some people are ruled by their emotions. You don't need any help for that. Good luck, you'll probably need it.
My System Specs

09-29-2008	#16 (permalink)
ripbox vista ultamate 64bit 510 posts	Re: gx2 disadvantage? just to ad my bit I have a GX2 mounted up inside an Antec 900 case and i have no problems whatsoever.... however with the 900 everything gets a tad dusty but nothing an Air compressor every month or so doesn't solve Just bare in mind the GX2 is a monster in size so be sure it will fit in the case that you have or choose.... the Antec 1200 is a good case for the GX2 Edit: Dont forget to make sure your PSU can power the GX2... it need some power and also need 1x6pin and1 8 pin to supply the power it needs here is a list of PSU's that support the GX2 http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce...wr_supply.html
My System Specs