Sealing a PC case?

Bryan Kortez · 18 Feb 2014 at 15:14

Has anybody sealed up their PC case apart from the intake and exhaust fan holes?

Apem · 18 Feb 2014 at 15:39

what do you mean sealed up?? if its what I think you mean then bye bye pc no airflow = dead pc.

Bryan Kortez · 18 Feb 2014 at 15:45

Seal up any unused vents into the case to try and control airflow & pressure better..

Apem · 18 Feb 2014 at 15:55

dont need to do that just have more intake than outtake that will keep the dust out.

Bryan Kortez · 18 Feb 2014 at 17:24

I've heard that makes dead spots of hot air?

demon8991 · 19 Feb 2014 at 01:39

As mentioned you definitely shouldn't seal up a case!

Just ensure that you have more air going into the case with intake fans and less air being exhausted from the case.

This will ensure that all of the air is forced out of the case due to the high pressure.

cypto · 19 Feb 2014 at 01:59

Completely agree with demon and Apem.

Air intakes > Exhaust fans = Less dust inside the case.

If you are that worried pick up a set of DemciFlex filters for the case.

shadowscotland · 19 Feb 2014 at 08:48

I seal all the unwanted gaps in my cases to stop sound escaping.
Or make baffels to create indirect sound paths.
You do need to really think about air paths / thermal control - it usually works better in smaller or tall thin cases.
In the semi passive water cool loops I build it's it's really important that the air from the single intake fan only escapes via the rad. There can be no air short circuits.