Well, i can't really test this theory since my MOBO is currently being RMA'd and I have sold off my casing.

I am planning to get a casing but before I do, i want to check something with you guys.

For example, lets say you have a very good casing. Any casing but it has 6 fan mounts with fans running at 2000 RPM, even the side.

You have a GTX 580 card and the top of the line SandyBridge processor.

Now lets say you're playing a game, and your system would heat up right?

Would it run cooler when you open up the side panel, or instead worse (because taking off the side panel disrupts the airflow)

You have a good point about the dust cloth.

However, my question is just mainly for benchmarks. Not for long term usage.

Basically, Will the temperature drop if the side panel of the casing is removed, assuming that the casing is a good one + the fans are working well as well.

So even if I put 20 fans in my casing, it will still be cooler when i remove the side panel?

Haha. I was just putting an example so you guys would get my question.

Meaning, no matter how much fan we put in the casing, it'll still run cooler when the side panel is removed.


night,

Haf922 sounds good. I am actually considering that as well but my options includes the Corsair 400r and 500r.

Btw guys, thank you all for giving your opinions.