CPU fan filter

Mattu

Mattu

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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:
casefiltersmall4xx.png


Thanks, Matt
 
Mattu said:
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:
casefiltersmall4xx.png


Thanks, Matt
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wow i almost feel like im there looking at ur computer with u!!!!
:D

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

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The both fans are sucking in air, both are running at the same RPM
 
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Adam135 said:
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.

dsc002505hq.jpg


The both fans are sucking in air, both are running at the same RPM
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The lights in the duct looks hot. Nice work.

EDIT: On second glance I see it is the fans, still looks awesome.
 
A good filter would be to go to your local store and grap some swiffer dry cloths. Cut the right size to fit over you fan hole and tape it on. This will provide excellent air flow and air filter. You want to change the cloths every 2 months or so though.
 
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