A Few Questions about electromagnetic interferance

[Train]

If I have a shelf with about 4-6 tower computers on it, all side by side, would it be ok to have all the side panels of these computers taken off, to allow better airflow? or would there be a chance of electromagnetic interference from one to the other possibly degrade CPU or even overall system perfomance?

Also, in my office, someone placed a microwave near a computer (currently about 4 feet away at the moment, but its an industrial strength Microwave, and its also possiblle it could end up much closer to a Comp in the future, i want to say something, but i at least want to have an idea of what im talking about before i go give a warning.


[edit: fixed a few speeling mistakes]

 

[Demon-Xanth]

It probably won't be a problem, if they are servers then I'd say don't risk it. You might try adding fans in unused drive bays.

 

[Soybomb]

I'll just address the microwave and say cook something for 10 minutes and touch the side of the microwave. Mine gets hot and puts out how air that I wouldnt want blowing into my computer.

 

[dkozloski]

EMI from computer to computer is not bloody likely to affect the computers. All the shielding and such on the cases is to minimize EMI effects on TV's and radio receivers because it would take monumental levels to affect computer circuits. The specs on microwave ovens are such that you should be able to hold them in your lap. The only problem would be from the raising of ambient air temps.