Alternative when missing IO shield?

[ArcticApe]

Hello!

I bought a mobo on my countrys equivalent to craigslist, but there is no IO shield. Is there any suggestion as what to do instead of overpaying for one on ebay?

I know an alternative is to just not have one, but ive heard stuff about dust, electromagnetic discharge, etc... Might be bogus but I'm happy for input and suggestions

[Budget DIY]

Dust will always remain an issue. IO shield might make it less horrible. Never heard of this "electromegnetic discharge" stuffs.

 

I myself would be going without an IO shield. And if case airflow demanded it, maybe play with a bit of cardboard.

[ToboRobot]

No IO shield is an option.

You can also make one yourself, tape is janky but easy and effective.  Just seal up the gaps. 

[Jerakl]

Tape, cardboard, an old Tupperware container?

A makeshift one might not be pretty but it'd get the job done. 

[Blue4130]

7 hours ago, Jerakl said:

Tape, cardboard, an old Tupperware container?

A makeshift one might not be pretty but it'd get the job done. 

I agree with this, just get whatever is non-conductive and flat. Cut your own.

[Scorpion_3381]

ja i dont have one either.....i dont care

[andrewmp6]

You can run it with out one,I did on a pc for years with zero problems.

[GoodBytes]

I wonder if the motherboard manufacturers can send you one (or buy one) if you call. Worth a try. Would love to know, might help others too.

[ArcticApe]

4 hours ago, GoodBytes said:

I wonder if the motherboard manufacturers can send you one (or buy one) if you call. Worth a try. Would love to know, might help others too.

I'll give it a shot for science, its an almost 10 year old MB but worth a try

[Poinkachu]

On 1/12/2023 at 11:05 PM, ArcticApe said:

Hello!

I bought a mobo on my countrys equivalent to craigslist, but there is no IO shield. Is there any suggestion as what to do instead of overpaying for one on ebay?

I know an alternative is to just not have one, but ive heard stuff about dust, electromagnetic discharge, etc... Might be bogus but I'm happy for input and suggestions

I once used this kinda stuff as an IO shield :
https://www.amazon.com/Thickness-Polystyrene-Signboard-Presentations-Projects/dp/B081RPX67X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=foam+board&qid=1673639846&sprefix=foam%2Caps%2C674&sr=8-2

Used either the 2mm or 3mm thickness one, made the layout of my motherboard I/O on paper, then cut the foam accordingly.
After that I wrapped the foam with aluminum tape (to prevent it's edges getting chipped or nicked by I/O ports).

 

The DIY I/O shield lasted until I upgraded PC, so around 3 years. I still have it in my pc parts storebox.

[andrewmp6]

20 hours ago, ArcticApe said:

I'll give it a shot for science, its an almost 10 year old MB but worth a try

You could make one out of cardboard maybe ?