Open Case Whilst Running

[collisster]

Yes as you have probably guessed I want to know if I can open the side pannel to my case whilst the computer is running, I want to disconnect the side fan and monitor temps

 

[Pipe & Slippers]

Not a problem
Be aware that cases are designed to be run with the sides on in order to ensure proper airflow around components
Watch out if you have a chassis intrusion sensor ie switch it off in the BIOS

 

[killer_uk]

Don't diconnect the fan whilst the PC is switched on though, I made this mistake once.

 

[binaryknight]

yes you can, you can even connect fans / disconnect them with the power running, (well i do) dont unplug cdroms of anything else tho with the power going as the pins may misallign and damage the drive

 

[Paul11]

i havn't had the side on my case for over one year

 

[collisster]

I dont know whether I had case open detectors, Its a sunbeam samurai (soon to be thermaltake soprano)

 

[semi-pro waster]

I don't think that you will have intruder detection on your case but you can check it in bios if you are worried. It is fine to run without the side on your case but it will affect airflow if you have fans in your case.

 

[collisster]

what happens if the intruder detection goes off?

 

[semi-pro waster]

what happens if the intruder detection goes off?

You'll have an annoying alarm but I think that is about it. I don't think anything more interesting happens.

 

[Borden]

Don't diconnect the fan whilst the PC is switched on though, I made this mistake once.

Why? What happened?

I do it all the time

 

[collisster]

mayb his system blew up, mine is all at stock speeds

 

[collisster]

can i switch off the fan using speed fan

 

[killer_uk]

Why? What happened?

I do it all the time

Fuse in the mains plug blew. For a few minutes I thought my entire system had fried. Luckily it didn't.