The new generation of breathable computer covers make great computer enclosures. They are easy to install, available in a variety of sizes and provide significant protection from dust and dirt. Traditional computer enclosures are expensive, clunky, and take up a lot of space. This filter bag style pc cover is a very attractive alternative allowing for more flexibility than that offered by furniture style dust enclosures.
The breathable sleeve of the cover completely encases your CPU , but enough air is allowed to pass through the material to allow the computer to cool properly. Tests show there is only a very small increase in internal operating temperature of computers enclosed in the covers. The temperature rise is usually lower than those same computers enclosed in the furniture-style enclosures that often suffer from poor ventilation themselves, which can cause overheating.
The breathable PC cover wraps completely around the main computer, blocking dust from infiltrating or resting on the PC. The numerous air intake fans and vents common on computers all need to be covered to adequately avoid ingestion of dust and dirt. The breathable style computer covers are far superior to just adding a fabric or foam filter to the air intake . Though it’s common for a computer to have a fan inside the power supply, there are often other fans within the PC that draw air in from areas other than through the power supply port. Without covering all ports, dust will find its way into the PC.
Many modern computers have fans built right onto the main microprocessor chip. It is critical to keep dust and dirt away from these fans. If these fan fails, or even slows down, the microprocessor will begin making mistakes and could even stop abruptly and permanently. A breathable computer cover can completely prevent this from happening.
Maintaining a breathable computer cover is easy. They can be lightly vacuumed while in place, or when severely soiled replaced like you would a furnace filter. The cover’s lifespan depends on the extent of the dust problem. A wood crafters workshop might see significant dust build up in just a few days, where a normal home or office environment will see far less dust and dirt. In most cases though, the PC is a vital and valuable piece of equipment that you depend on to work properly. So proper protection is a wise step.
PC covers made of plastic do an acceptable job of blocking dust that settles on the computer, but they do not do a very good job of preventing dust that is still in the air from entering a PC. Also, the plastic covers must be removed before using the computer. Plastic is okay for keyboards, but for pieces of equipment that generate heat a highly breathable alternative is needed.
Breathable computer covers are available online at affordable prices. They can be used for the main PC unit, and are commonly used for monitors and printers as well. You will find these a good investment for long term protection.
