EMI question for the Thermaltake Tech

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I sent an e-mail to thermaltake about my new case, but the responds was not what I would call helpful. I have enclosed the question and responds, any thoughts.


*I recently purchase a Thermaltake Armor MX VH8000BWS and have a question about possible EMI effect on a TV connected by way of cable within about 8 feet of the case; the Thermaltake clear side panel is in the same direction as is the placement of TV and about the same height. Because of the large clear panel is it possible to allow increase EMI from the case to reach this TV. I understand that TV's are not really equipped to diminish EMI effects very well. If this is true will Thermaltake change the way the clear panel is made to incorporate a very fine mash screen grounded to the case to suppress any EMI emissions*

Responds:

Dear Customer,<o:p></o:p>
Thank you for contacting Thermaltake.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p>We are not going have the mash screen side panel for this chassis this time. </o:p>
<o:p>But we have VH9000SNS with mash screen side panel.</o:p>
<o:p>VH9000SNS: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1381&ID=1774</o:p>
If you have any further question or suggestion, please feel free to contact us at anytime. We value your business and opinion.<o:p></o:p>
You may also find parts, refurbished, and discontinued items athttp://www.thermaltakestore.com/<o:p></o:p>
Have a great day and thank you for choosing Thermaltake.<o:p></o:p>
Regards,

[lazyboy1984]

Re: EMI question for the Thermaltake Tech

It's unlikely any EMI from the computer will have effects on the TV through the side panel and as such Taiwan does not produce such a item.

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[PrairieDawg]

Re: EMI question for the Thermaltake Tech

Just thinking out loud.... Could you not try wrapping (or just covering) your clear side panel with aluminum foil to see if your theory is correct? I'd be more likely to suspect that both units are on the same electrical circut and power fluctuation is causeing the issue. Currently myself and my brother in law are using windowed cases (Antec 900s) in fairly close proximity to a television with no visible problem. I have previously run without side panels as close as two feet from a t.v. with out noticing any interference. Not saying the problem you are seeing is not what you suspect but I do doubt it.

[lazyboy1984]

Re: EMI question for the Thermaltake Tech

Are you noticing it on a CRT or LCD TV?

I've had a system within an inch of a CRT TV and can't say I have noticed any weird effects. Having a CRT monitor next to a CRT TV certainly did produce some strange discolouration effects though.

I do agree with you the perspex isn't a good EMI dampener and allows more through but unfortunately the Armor MX does not come with a solid side panel version which would be ideal in enclosing EMI.

As for the mesh side, to be more effective a finer mesh would be necessary and this IMO would detract too much from the original clean looks and I'm guessing it was not considered for the Armor MX.

PrairieDawg does have a point that the problem may be elsewhere rather than the small EMI emitted through the side window.

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Re: EMI question for the Thermaltake Tech

missed one item you asked, The CRT and LCD are placed at the right hand side of the case, which is a full metal panel, and no problems with both running

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Re: EMI question for the Thermaltake Tech

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