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05-14-2008, 09:38 PM
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| Newb Techie Join Date: Apr 2008
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|  I/O Shield Necessary? I bought an open box GA-P35-DS3L which didn't come with an I/O shield. Is it necessary for the health of the computer? Or can I just be careful? I asked Gigabyte and they wanted $10 to send a new one out. Any ideas or advice? |
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05-14-2008, 09:42 PM
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| Retired.  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California
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 | Re: I/O Shield Necessary? It's not necessary. It just helps block out dust and make the back look better.
__________________  My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V. "The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in." Quote:
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05-14-2008, 09:47 PM
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| Devious Techie  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fullerton, CA, USA
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  | Re: I/O Shield Necessary? eh... you can prolly find one for cheaper somewhere on the intarwebs... i would buy one just cuz id like my case to look pretty, but no its not essential by any means... like peter said, mainly just keeps out dust... so if you clean/dust your comp often, youll be alright... also, just a thought... make sure youre careful not to tweak or bend any of the actual I/O ports if you move it or anything... your at a greater risk to them catching on something and bending/breaking, i would think... hope i helped  - RK
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05-14-2008, 10:08 PM
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| Master Techie  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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 | Re: I/O Shield Necessary? ^just leave the hole, and no there is no risk, unless you like to sit behind your computer spiting at it lol.
__________________ Infernodeals | My NWN2 Module Project | Recommended PC Component's |What To Look For When Buying computer Components| CPU:Q6600 RAM:2gb Crucial Ballisitx Mobo:Asus P5K GPU:9600gt ssc and then some Case:NZXT Lexablackline Monitor:226bw 2ms, and acer 17" secondary PSU: Corsair 620HX | Crazy person: AMD is a third-world based company who use child labor extensively in their third world sweatshops  |
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05-14-2008, 10:41 PM
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| Super Moderator  Join Date: May 2005 Location: Locked in a dungeon, Perth
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| Re: I/O Shield Necessary? the only risk is of things getting inside e.g bugs and dust.
__________________ Get FireFox Saxon's Blog|Saxon's Forum - CHECK IT OUT! Fold for tech forums. MY COMPUTER HELPS CURE CANCER! "Sniffing Powdered Ubuntu CDs Cures Cancer!" - TuxMachines.org /Q6600@3.0GHz/2x1GB Kingston DDR2-800/Gigabyte P35-DS3R/XFX 7900GS 256MB/Antec TPII 480w/2x250gb+80gb WD Caviar/WinFast DTV-1000T/TT Soprano/ I'm sorry but I do not accept support requests via IM, email, or personal messages You can contact me for Forum related issues via PM only. |
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05-14-2008, 10:43 PM
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| Retired. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California
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| Re: I/O Shield Necessary? Bugs can get inside through many other holes...
__________________ My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V. "The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in." Quote:
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05-14-2008, 10:52 PM
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| Master Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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| Re: I/O Shield Necessary? well unless he is living in a bug infested building then there won't be a problem with bugs.
__________________ Infernodeals | My NWN2 Module Project | Recommended PC Component's |What To Look For When Buying computer Components| CPU:Q6600 RAM:2gb Crucial Ballisitx Mobo:Asus P5K GPU:9600gt ssc and then some Case:NZXT Lexablackline Monitor:226bw 2ms, and acer 17" secondary PSU: Corsair 620HX | Crazy person: AMD is a third-world based company who use child labor extensively in their third world sweatshops |
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05-15-2008, 03:17 AM
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| Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Locked in a dungeon, Perth
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| Re: I/O Shield Necessary? Quote:
 . some nasties are drawn to it.
__________________ Get FireFox Saxon's Blog|Saxon's Forum - CHECK IT OUT! Fold for tech forums. MY COMPUTER HELPS CURE CANCER! "Sniffing Powdered Ubuntu CDs Cures Cancer!" - TuxMachines.org /Q6600@3.0GHz/2x1GB Kingston DDR2-800/Gigabyte P35-DS3R/XFX 7900GS 256MB/Antec TPII 480w/2x250gb+80gb WD Caviar/WinFast DTV-1000T/TT Soprano/ I'm sorry but I do not accept support requests via IM, email, or personal messages You can contact me for Forum related issues via PM only. | |
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05-15-2008, 03:48 AM
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| Audio Dude/Folding Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: U.S.
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| Re: I/O Shield Necessary? Im the kind of the guy that just couldint live with something like that. For example: One of the clips on my ram heatsreapers were missing. I emailed wintec and made them send me 4 new ones for free, even though it was my fault the clip was missing. true story. |
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