PCI Column Cover

[JustinHunter]

Does anyone know what the bracket that goes into this space is called?

 

I bought this case used off my friend and he said he wasn't able to put the bracket back on. Does anyone know where I can buy one of these because dust is building up on top of my GPU and inside the floor of the PC.

[Derrk]

if dust is getting in, its more likely due to negative pressure inside the case. even with the column, dust will get in through the pci brackets. do you have more exhaust fans than intake?

[Enderman]

Yeah blocking that off will not stop dust from getting in.

[PlayCrackTheSky]

If you contact the manufacturer, you can most likely get a replacement part.  However, as other have stated...this is not the cause of your dust problem.

[JustinHunter]

33 minutes ago, Derrk said:

if dust is getting in, its more likely due to negative pressure inside the case. even with the column, dust will get in through the pci brackets. do you have more exhaust fans than intake?

Yes I do, 2 exhaust (120mm, 140mm) at the back and 1 stock 120mm at the front.

[JustinHunter]

32 minutes ago, Enderman said:

Yeah blocking that off will not stop dust from getting in.

 

[JustinHunter]

Do you suggest I change my fan configuration?

[Derrk]

2 minutes ago, JustinHunter said:

Yes I do, 2 exhaust (120mm, 140mm) at the back and 1 stock 120mm at the front.

 

1 minute ago, JustinHunter said:

Do you suggest I change my fan configuration?

yes, all configurations will get dust build-up over time. but slightly positive/neutral pressure seems to work the best. if you have more intake than exhaust, you will have positive pressure & air will try to escape through openings in the case. more exhaust fans than intake = negative & air will try to enter through openings in the case. This is why dust is getting in through the back

[JustinHunter]

4 minutes ago, Derrk said:

 

yes, all configurations will get dust build-up over time. but slightly positive/neutral pressure seems to work the best. if you have more intake than exhaust, you will have positive pressure & air will try to escape through openings in the case. more exhaust fans than intake = negative & air will try to enter through openings in the case. This is why dust is getting in through the back

Okay I understand, so would 1 140mm fan in the back and 2 120mm fans in the front be a better option? Or 1 140 In the front and 2 120's in the back?

[Derrk]

Just now, JustinHunter said:

Okay I understand, so would 1 140mm fan in the back and 2 120mm fans in the front be a better option? Or 1 140 In the front and 2 120's in the back?

140mm in the back and 2 120s in the front sounds good, but keep an eye on your temps when you make any changes. optimally, i'd recommend getting another 140 and having 2x140 as intake and 2x120 as exhaust

[JustinHunter]

1 hour ago, Derrk said:

140mm in the back and 2 120s in the front sounds good, but keep an eye on your temps when you make any changes. optimally, i'd recommend getting another 140 and having 2x140 as intake and 2x120 as exhaust

Thanks for the help! Temps are normal (CPU: 55-60 degrees under load and GPU around 70) 

I'll just have to wait and observe the dust buildup.