okay to run MP without side cover?

[VanneDC]

Hi, been re-configging my MP a bit over the last week or so and have been running it without the side cover on it... can i do any damage this way?

cheers

 

[nambuccaheadsau]

Did you do a search? In short no:-


https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/352565/

 

[bearcatrp]

You won't kill it but air flow won't be flushed through critical parts that need it. Wouldn't do it for an extended period of time.

 

[alphaod]

The airflow won't be optimized and unless you live in a clean room, the inside will get very dusty.

 

[BigJohno]

The airflow won't be optimized and unless you live in a clean room, the inside will get very dusty.

Pretty sure it will get dusty no matter what. Have you seen how many holes are on the case....