run box w o cover b i am interested in getting the pulse of this group regarding b extended operation of my g k v with the cover removed b from the enclosure there are a of reasons i am considering b this including quick access to jumpers during complex i o card b setups b my concern is that without a complete enclosure to direct the b cooling flow of air from the fan hot spots may develop on my b motherboard or elsewhere if you have an adequate supply of air moving over the system most offices or homes have positive ventilation you can generally run a system without the cover for extended periods without a problem i m talking about completely removing the cover not just leaving the slots uncovered however the biggest reason you have a cover to begin with is rf sheilding operating a system without the full cover may create problems with other equipment such as your neighbor s tv or ham radio station very much a no no in the eyes of the law slmr a remember they re only tools not a way of life via dlgqwk v a
