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terryble	Nov 22 2010, 02:11 PM Return to original view \| Post #1
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	Hey guys..im having the same dusty casing problem... and is looking for dust filter u guys mention... but where the hell can we get the damn dust filters!!! i've been searching in lowyat (quite thoroughly) for 2 times... almost non existence there..!! WHERE CAN WE BUY A DUST FILTER?? i saw a guy mentioning about "pantyhose" here..was thinking bout whether it can be work and how exactly can we "mod" the pantyhose... 1 more thing regarding the intake and exhaust... i have been trying out various settings... i find it better if the top exhaust fan to be intake.. but u have to move is to the front slot... the results measured are as follows... Conditions: air-cond@22 degrees, Bad Company 2 for about 1 hour, screen shot was taken immediately after i close the game the max temp seems to be lower, tested this about 3 times under the same setting and the max temp is consistently lower by about 2 degrees ignore the min temp BEFORE AFTER This post has been edited by terryble: Nov 22 2010, 02:12 PM
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terryble	Nov 23 2010, 01:28 AM Return to original view \| Post #2
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	no idea about if there were 7 fans... maybe when switching on the PC, it sounds like a jet fighter ready to take off... i only has 2 intake and 1 exhaust.. the other 2 is CPU cooler for Hyper 212 plus but damn i need the filter..!!
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terryble	Nov 25 2010, 06:58 PM Return to original view \| Post #3
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	QUOTE(bean_man @ Nov 25 2010, 12:11 PM) i got my steel mesh filters from uglyvamp. maybe you guys can try PM him. link here http://forum.lowyat.net/TotallyUglied&Vamped hey there... thanks a lot for ur info.. that guy indeed is selling a lot of interesting items... It is ppl like u guys that makes the forum successful
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terryble	Nov 26 2010, 12:57 AM Return to original view \| Post #4
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	ohh..but the filter will sold by this guy will also reduce the air flow, rite? i saw this guy's post... but as i mentioned earlier RM18 for a piece of metal... a bit over priced in my opinion.. will keep it as last resort though..
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terryble	Nov 27 2010, 12:32 AM Return to original view \| Post #5
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	QUOTE(Sib @ Nov 26 2010, 07:57 PM) another suggestion from me » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Bosch GBL 800E Blower/Vacuum cost RM235 tho but worth it, quite powerful blow enuff to blow d dust on my CM V8 cooler fins but i heard that the violent air flow might potentially created static electricity that might damage the components...
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terryble	Nov 29 2010, 10:51 PM Return to original view \| Post #6
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	QUOTE(Mr_47 @ Nov 27 2010, 01:42 PM) wonder how HAF series dust problem haha HAF series will definitely have greater problems with dust... as there are more fan slots,for bigger fans, more hole to trap heat etc...
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terryble	Dec 2 2010, 10:46 AM Return to original view \| Post #7
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	Water cooling is expensive and need constant maintenance.. need to change the coolant periodically rite? and i think some high end water cooling radiator got a lot of fans as well dust & sound problem will still be there... i rather open up my casing and clean every month This post has been edited by terryble: Dec 6 2010, 07:41 PM
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terryble	Dec 6 2010, 07:32 PM Return to original view \| Post #8
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	The casing comes with 1 and only 1 fan (120mm) for the front panel.. which it connects to the controller on the top panel...(to switched the LED on and off) don't think u wanna change it.. Well wat u mean was pantyhose.. i cut a piece of the cloth out and installed on the side panel... Believe me..u will need it if u want to install a fan there..not becoz of dust but... the design of the side plastic mesh is flawed... no matter what fan u put there...it will have some VERY VERY VERY annoying whirling sound... with the pantyhose filter...it is almost soundless (refer to picture attached) Im running it at positive air flow...3 intake 1 exhaust (not including the power supply) and u are wrong...dust still everywhere in the casing despite cleaning my room very frequently.... This post has been edited by terryble: Dec 6 2010, 07:40 PM Attached thumbnail(s)
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terryble	Dec 7 2010, 12:22 AM Return to original view \| Post #9
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	wonder y u apologize so many times.. no worries man.. It come with 1 fan and can only fit 1 fan >.< behind the HDD drive mounting u can fit another fan... but in my opinion..i dont think u want a fan there... it will blocked (or messed up) by ur cables
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terryble	Dec 8 2010, 11:42 AM Return to original view \| Post #10
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	QUOTE(RainRainGirl @ Dec 8 2010, 06:45 AM) my cm690, 1 fan in front the hdd casing i take piece of sheet metal cut hole in middle, below where got the dvd drive maybe 1 inch border around the edge ah screw fan onto metal, screw metal onto casing i think it is alright. to clean, can just vacuum suck the dust out the front lining.. dun harm it i ve stopped use of the bottom fan on case even with filter it suck too much dust. mind showing us a pic? Added on December 8, 2010, 11:46 am QUOTE(denon91 @ Dec 8 2010, 02:22 AM) install dust filter but will decrease the heat flowing u mean air flow? i tested that more air flow does not decrease the temperature anymore... so the main aim is noise & dust reduction Added on December 8, 2010, 11:50 am QUOTE(terryble @ Nov 22 2010, 02:11 PM) i find it better if the top exhaust fan to be intake.. but u have to move is to the front slot... the results measured are as follows... Conditions: air-cond@22 degrees, Bad Company 2 for about 1 hour, screen shot was taken immediately after i close the game the max temp seems to be lower, tested this about 3 times under the same setting and the max temp is consistently lower by about 2 degrees ignore the min temp BEFORE AFTER This above pic is before side panel fan... after side panel fan...the result is disappointing... IT is almost the same temp P/S: the air flow (look hdd temp) is hotter due to surroundings temps This post has been edited by terryble: Dec 8 2010, 11:50 AM
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terryble	Dec 10 2010, 01:32 AM Return to original view \| Post #11
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	QUOTE(bean_man @ Dec 9 2010, 12:09 PM) The nicer version of the front fan would be like this from Coolermaster Are they selling this?
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terryble	Dec 12 2010, 01:50 AM Return to original view \| Post #12
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	QUOTE(bean_man @ Dec 10 2010, 08:52 AM) Yes. Available in Low Yat and even local online store, Moderno. Google out Moderno. great... does that mean i have to open out the 3 slots at the front panel to fit this in? How much it cost >.< dun tell me RM150 for extra fans and a few degree of temp drop ...
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terryble	Dec 16 2010, 06:37 PM Return to original view \| Post #13
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	QUOTE(Maximp @ Dec 16 2010, 03:11 PM) im using leaf blower to blow all the dust, but do it outdoor la else all the dust fly inside ur room, can finish cleaning around 4-5minutes hahahaha....this is something new..!!
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terryble	Dec 17 2010, 08:21 PM Return to original view \| Post #14
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	seems like leaf blower is quite a popular method " i shud try with my hair dryer...dunno if it will melt the Mobo Added on December 17, 2010, 8:23 pm QUOTE(Maximp @ Dec 17 2010, 10:27 AM) same are urs la mine also can vacumme lol but the bag i duno where is it...if got then there wont be dust flying inside the casing when we blow it anyone try using cyber clean to collect the dust? i tried cyber clean... im using the yellow colour 1... doesnt feel good though... OCCASIONALLY there will be some sticky residuals on the stuff u clean... This post has been edited by terryble: Dec 17 2010, 08:23 PM
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terryble	Dec 21 2010, 07:15 PM Return to original view \| Post #15
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	QUOTE(Mayor @ Dec 21 2010, 12:39 PM) not just cm casing have this problem. Me also have a sff casing (microfly) a lot of dust trap in my panaflo fan intake & exhaust side. But weirdly my cpu cooling thermaltake orb & PSU fan did not have a lot of dust. Maybe because i just quit smoking & my sff casing is located not under my table but higher my pc table. Congrats for quitting the bad habit
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terryble	Dec 22 2010, 06:56 PM Return to original view \| Post #16
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	QUOTE(ran1337 @ Dec 22 2010, 11:43 AM) still researching on mineral oil since i heard that there are some types of mineral oil. so need to be careful + finding a good price.. im planning to get my 2nd pc into mineral oil due to jet fighter fans sound when my nephew play games & heat prob. its quite a mod, but i do think its worth it. my nephew will learn new science and get amazed while i can play my pc without extra distort noise from his pc source for mineral oil pc mod: http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/case-mod/2...ndrew-mollman/1 no dust, no heat issue, no noise at all but it do cost a lot. if any1 plan to get mineral oil,we might bulk it, pls pm me. Submerge everything in the mineral oil? How can u trade ur items after it.. What if u want to change a GPU??that will be damn messy what interest me is....will it actually damage the parts??
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terryble	Dec 23 2010, 11:41 PM Return to original view \| Post #17
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	I did google it.. the thing is...i constantly upgrade my stuff... trading off the items...dun thing others wan an oily stuff >.< and wat if my wires are sleeved...gosh cant imagine all the oil inside it..
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terryble	Oct 13 2011, 03:16 PM Return to original view \| Post #18
On my way Junior Member 527 posts Joined: Dec 2007	It aledi comes with filter lah.. even if u install more filters at the side...dust will still find its way in~ the temp inside wont go up very high with filters~~Air can still go in at a high rate~
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