I/O Shield Necessary?

[zabak80]

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?

 

[peterhuang913]

It's not necessary. It just helps block out dust and make the back look better.

 

[therascalking]

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

 

[zabak80]

I keep it very well hidden and out of the way under my desk. It never moves.

Maybe I'll just throw a few strips of electrical tape on it to keep out dust.

 

[Luke]

^just leave the hole, and no there is no risk, unless you like to sit behind your computer spiting at it lol.

 

[Nitestick]

the only risk is of things getting inside e.g bugs and dust.

 

[peterhuang913]

Bugs can get inside through many other holes...

 

[Luke]

well unless he is living in a bug infested building then there won't be a problem with bugs.

 

[Nitestick]

well unless he is living in a bug infested building then there won't be a problem with bugs.

you'd hope so. remember it's warm inside computers though . some nasties are drawn to it.

 

[ricanflow]

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.