CPU fan filter

Mattu · 07-05-2006, 12:48 AM

I was wondering if I could put some kind of a filter in my computer to keep the dust down on my CPU's fan and heat sink. Would it restrict too much airflow? Where could I buy a small filter?

Here's my lame drawing of what I'm talking about:

Thanks, Matt

NI_t3n_IChi_RYU · 07-05-2006, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattu

I was wondering if I could put some kind of a filter in my computer to keep the dust down on my CPU's fan and heat sink. Would it restrict too much airflow? Where could I buy a small filter?

Here's my lame drawing of what I'm talking about:

Thanks, Matt

wow i almost feel like im there looking at ur computer with u!!!!

Cant see why not, I have the same problem. I just give it a good hoovering now and then

Bobo · 07-05-2006, 01:32 AM

I think that you would lose a lot of airflow there, you might need to have 2 fans (one in the case, one on the heatsink)

But I don't see why it wouldn't work

Cole_ie · 07-05-2006, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NI_t3n_IChi_RYU

wow i almost feel like im there looking at ur computer with u!!!!

Haha, I laughed out loud on that one.

Adam135 · 07-05-2006, 07:27 AM

Oh oh I have done that to my case! I will post a few pictures soon

jp198780 · 07-05-2006, 07:28 AM

sounds like a great idea.

Adam135 · 07-05-2006, 07:43 AM

This is what I have got, it is the side case with a Akasa 80mm fan, then the filter with tube, Akasa HS and fan. Works for now.

The both fans are sucking in air, both are running at the same RPM

Cole_ie · 07-05-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam135

This is what I have got, it is the side case with a Akasa 80mm fan, then the filter with tube, Akasa HS and fan. Works for now.

The both fans are sucking in air, both are running at the same RPM

The lights in the duct looks hot. Nice work.

EDIT: On second glance I see it is the fans, still looks awesome.

Adam135 · 07-05-2006, 08:03 AM

You have just gave me an idea!

jp198780 · 07-05-2006, 08:06 AM

is that plastic?

07-05-2006, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mattu Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 432	CPU fan filter I was wondering if I could put some kind of a filter in my computer to keep the dust down on my CPU's fan and heat sink. Would it restrict too much airflow? Where could I buy a small filter? Here's my lame drawing of what I'm talking about: Thanks, Matt __________________ My Home Built Machine: Intel Pentium D 925 3GHz 1024MB DDR 2700 RAM Nvidia GeForce 7600 512MB

07-05-2006, 07:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Adam135 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bournemouth Uni Posts: 461	Oh oh I have done that to my case! I will post a few pictures soon __________________ New Build- Intel Q6600 @3.6Ghz 4GB OCZ Plat Memory @ 933mhz P5Q PRO P45 Antec 300 (For Now) Freezer 7 500GB WD Sapphire HD 4850 @ 680/1000

07-05-2006, 07:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
jp198780 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Age: 18 Posts: 4,090	sounds like a great idea. __________________ My computer:Amd x2 4200+@2.20ghz 1gb ram 200gb 7200rpm hard drive X1950XT xp home

07-05-2006, 07:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Adam135 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bournemouth Uni Posts: 461	This is what I have got, it is the side case with a Akasa 80mm fan, then the filter with tube, Akasa HS and fan. Works for now. The both fans are sucking in air, both are running at the same RPM __________________ New Build- Intel Q6600 @3.6Ghz 4GB OCZ Plat Memory @ 933mhz P5Q PRO P45 Antec 300 (For Now) Freezer 7 500GB WD Sapphire HD 4850 @ 680/1000 Last edited by Adam135; 07-05-2006 at 07:45 AM.

07-05-2006, 08:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Adam135 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bournemouth Uni Posts: 461	You have just gave me an idea! __________________ New Build- Intel Q6600 @3.6Ghz 4GB OCZ Plat Memory @ 933mhz P5Q PRO P45 Antec 300 (For Now) Freezer 7 500GB WD Sapphire HD 4850 @ 680/1000

07-05-2006, 01:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 17 Posts: 6,623	I think that you would lose a lot of airflow there, you might need to have 2 fans (one in the case, one on the heatsink) But I don't see why it wouldn't work

07-05-2006, 08:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
jp198780 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Age: 18 Posts: 4,090	is that plastic? __________________ My computer:Amd x2 4200+@2.20ghz 1gb ram 200gb 7200rpm hard drive X1950XT xp home

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