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Will a standard subwoofer magnet wreck havok on my PC?
Craig:
You don't need sheilded speakers unless it will be very close to equipment.
electricd:
Well, my space is extremely limited so I can't get it any further away from the PC than it is. I don't think I will have a problem with the monitor, but wanted to be sure that the magnet won't screw with the magnets in the hard drive or something weird like that. It is just a standard Kicker subwoofer, so it is not shielded. Thanks for the advice.
Ed7
Ghoward:
My Sub is right under my pc but it is sheilded.
Gary
Trimoor:
You're forgetting the basic physics of magnetism: it will only react with the HDD if it is moving. Since the magnet in the speaker doesent move, it will do no damage.
The electromagnetic coil on the speaker might cause problems, but consider this: the little unshielded PC speaker has been sitting about 2" from my high speed/capacity drive for over a year, and I have not noticed a single problem.
Also, is your computer in it's case? Is it metal? If so, this should protect it just fine.
electricd:
Correct, it is in a metal case. Thanks all for the info, I think I have my answer!
ED7
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