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In 2 weeks my video card,HS/2 fans,and front fans get a good dust build up.
I'm in a pretty clean environment,so its not like I live in a mess.I also have a smaller desk next to my main desk,so pc does not sit on the floor. I am using a Antec 900,so along with good air flow comes dust.I have been researching this problem for 3 days now.I don't think nylon stockings will solve any problems.I noticed alot of people using this method.First,it's impossible to know how much to stretch the stocking,so dust will not get in your case,or at least keep it to a minimum.Air conditioner filters,vacuum filters are a good idea,but usually require you to remove your fan to install.That can be a PITA.The Antec 902,and the 1200 have filters,but I hear its a pain to get to the filters.I'm sure that applies to many cases.I want easy way to filter,remove,and clean.I found a good place to get filters.
http://www.purapc.com/store/index.html
You can scroll down and look at the PuraPC Filter Material.You get (1) square yard of this for $5.00 dollars.This material is made of polyurethane foam,which has minimal airflow restriction.I plan on cutting a few pieces,so I have a few for back-ups.The Antec 900 has 2 front 120mm fans.I am going to cut a piece that covers both intake fans,and let the intake air hold it in place.Every week I can replace the foam with a new piece,and wash the filter I was using originally.I cut a piece of motherboard foam that was in the box for protection to see how it would look on the front of my case.Not bad,I can live with it.Is this going to be the cure for all the dust.No,I dont think so,but I can prevent alot of dust getting on fans,video cards,and other components.
I have 2 fans on my HS which push and pull alot of air.I want that to be clean air.So far,my chip idles between 25-29 degrees celsius /load 42-48.Not bad.I want to keep it that way.I live in Ohio,so it depends on the weather.I could not believe the dust that gets into my HS and video card in a short amount of time.Now I can see why fans can get loud,or fail.
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/557/img0075y.jpg
Here is a couple pictures of the Front of my case,so having a black case,with recessed grills blend into the case to some extent using these filters.You can install this from the inside on any case,but I want easy access to peel and stick a filter when needed.I think the key points here is keeping out dust with minimal airflow restriction.
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=7507&page=3
I'm in a pretty clean environment,so its not like I live in a mess.I also have a smaller desk next to my main desk,so pc does not sit on the floor. I am using a Antec 900,so along with good air flow comes dust.I have been researching this problem for 3 days now.I don't think nylon stockings will solve any problems.I noticed alot of people using this method.First,it's impossible to know how much to stretch the stocking,so dust will not get in your case,or at least keep it to a minimum.Air conditioner filters,vacuum filters are a good idea,but usually require you to remove your fan to install.That can be a PITA.The Antec 902,and the 1200 have filters,but I hear its a pain to get to the filters.I'm sure that applies to many cases.I want easy way to filter,remove,and clean.I found a good place to get filters.http://www.purapc.com/store/index.html
You can scroll down and look at the PuraPC Filter Material.You get (1) square yard of this for $5.00 dollars.This material is made of polyurethane foam,which has minimal airflow restriction.I plan on cutting a few pieces,so I have a few for back-ups.The Antec 900 has 2 front 120mm fans.I am going to cut a piece that covers both intake fans,and let the intake air hold it in place.Every week I can replace the foam with a new piece,and wash the filter I was using originally.I cut a piece of motherboard foam that was in the box for protection to see how it would look on the front of my case.Not bad,I can live with it.Is this going to be the cure for all the dust.No,I dont think so,but I can prevent alot of dust getting on fans,video cards,and other components.
I have 2 fans on my HS which push and pull alot of air.I want that to be clean air.So far,my chip idles between 25-29 degrees celsius /load 42-48.Not bad.I want to keep it that way.I live in Ohio,so it depends on the weather.I could not believe the dust that gets into my HS and video card in a short amount of time.Now I can see why fans can get loud,or fail.
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/557/img0075y.jpg
Here is a couple pictures of the Front of my case,so having a black case,with recessed grills blend into the case to some extent using these filters.You can install this from the inside on any case,but I want easy access to peel and stick a filter when needed.I think the key points here is keeping out dust with minimal airflow restriction.
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=7507&page=3
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