jsidhu762: Hello!
I just finished building my new PC and I'm very proud of myself. However, I accidentally opened a wrong expansion slot insert and I was wondering if that would be an issue. Are things like dust and insects a concern? I do plan on keeping the area tidy - would that be enough to keep my PC safe?
Thank you in advance for replying.
You should be proud! And if that's your only mistake during the build, even more so.
That being said, I've kept my PC case open on both sides for 3 years. No problems with it. Runs cool and quiet.
Don't believe the nerds on the internet (except me) overheating is never a problem except with overclockers and people still living in 1979, dust is not a problem if you clean every so often (e.g using an air-duster) and PC innards are quite durable.