Yoblit t1_iuh7dy4 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:09 AM

Reply to comment by No_Pomegranate5209 in Can I (safely) cover up the sides of my computer? (the big box thing) by [deleted]

Do you? Not all solid object insulate heat the same. Adding extra layers will only create a stronger heat barrier. Trapping heat inside. Also yes many side panels also have vents.

No_Pomegranate5209 t1_iuh7wl4 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:17 AM

Holy shit are you people passively cooling your towers!? I know people joke about not making their computers sound like jets but that doesn’t mean take out all the fans

Yoblit t1_iuh8rck wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Did you even read my original comment? Holy shit

No_Pomegranate5209 t1_iuh93xb wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:36 AM

I see you edited in the part about the noctua. But even then you’re wrong, you don’t need to worry about the sides insulating. As long as you have your intake and outtake fans properly oriented and running at sufficient speeds to move air through you can cover the side panels without concern.

In fact if your side panels have holes sealing them will improve performance by smoothing out the airflow, since reduced turbulence means air spends less time in the case before going out

Yoblit t1_iuhdt7o wrote on October 31, 2022 at 10:41 AM

I didn't edit anything fool.