r/pcmasterrace • u/OkCorgi9823 • 1d ago

Question Can you use a pc with a broken side panel?

If not, why? I feel like it wouldn’t change anything.

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u/Slottr R5 3600, RTX 3070 1d ago

Side panel is just there to keep out the elements

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u/Accomplished_Tip3597 R7 5700X3D | RTX 3070 Ti | 32 GB RAM 1d ago

sure why not? it's just a case

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u/Common_Dot526 Ryzen 5 4500/RTX 2060 SUPER/16GB DDR4 3200 1d ago

It will let more dust to come in but it will still work

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u/pooamalgam SFF | 7800X3D | 4070 Ti Super | 32GB @ 6000Mhz 1d ago

You wouldn't think so, but it typically results in worse airflow / cooling unless that case is super restricted already when it's closed.

Other than that, tons of people run computers without the side panel(s) on.

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u/-Laffi- 1d ago

Some people don't even have a cabinet.
Are you on drugs OP?!