How important is an I/O shield or backplate?

Temi_D · 27 Aug 2009 at 22:15

If i install a mobo without an i/o shield is it dangerours or does it have any adverse effects?

JonJ678 · 27 Aug 2009 at 22:40

Not very. Its a good thing to have in terms of grounding/shielding, but if you dont use it no great harm should come to you.

If you've got one, use it. If not, ignore it or try to get the manufacturer to ship you one

Uriel · 27 Aug 2009 at 22:44

Easy way for dust to get into the case if you run with negative air pressure. I run my second PC without one.

Sniper Ash6 · 27 Aug 2009 at 22:53

Uriel said:
Easy way for dust to get into the case if you run with negative air pressure. I run my second PC without one.

That was pretty much what i was going to say regarding dust

As well as making it easier to plug things in "blind" as if you miss you normally hit the backplate - but thats more a minor problem

Temi_D · 27 Aug 2009 at 23:01

Oh ok thanks guys. I was thinking that it was more of a use it or die scenario