Missing pci slot cover

[Drastik]

would it be bad if i just leave the over off? or would that just create a vacuum and suck all the dust in the case?

 

[lawson_jl]

I've had computers with and without missing PCI clot covers and worked on many as well. I've never seen it make a differnce. I will say though that my new system I built last week has all the covers and I'll be sure to make sure it always does.

 

[elliot_c]

I lost one of myne and its okay honestly wont make a huge difference but im no expert..

 

[ScottALot]

If the open pci cover is not within any airflow, I would try and find something to close it. Dust and other stuff could just float on in w/o a care and lie on components.

 

[Springy182]

If the open pci cover is not within any airflow, I would try and find something to close it. Dust and other stuff could just float on in w/o a care and lie on components.

Apart from having to clean it more and a bit more heat there's no problem with reasonable amounts of dust building up, missing PCI slot covers shouldnt let that much more dust in

 

[Mitch?]

Your computer won't work.

 

[Ethan3.14159]

Unfortunately, Mitch is right.

 

[elliot_c]

What? Mynes got one working and its missing!! Weirdows!!

 

[Bodaggit23]

They were joking. It doesn't matter if the cover is missing or not.

 

[pcmarketusa]

It is really not necessary to have the PCI slot cover. I had many computers w/out one. You may have slightly more dust, but overall you will be fine.