How much harmful radiation do gaming PCs/desktop Pcs emit?

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I have a gaming PC and the IO shield is missing a few tabs--I heard that these tabs are used to prevent electromagnetic interference. Can I get harmful radiation from not having some of the tabs? The PC sits in a metal case a foot or two away from me, and it has a WiFi adapter.

Tetsujin · Answer

The tabs are part of what effectively makes up a Faraday cage, to prevent the computer suffering from electromagnetic interference.
Computers do not emit 'harmful radiation' in any meaningful sense.
Scare tactics & "fear, uncertainty & doubt" [FUD] add apparent 'truths' with no real scientific basis whatsoever.
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Complete & utter bul…t scare tactics to persuade you to buy their "radiation shield".
https://www.vesttech.com/6-reasons-you-should-never-place-your-laptop-on-your-lap/

Rational general answers to common fears.
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