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Old 08-11-07   #1 (permalink)
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How much difference does it make to remove the mesh guards that are in a case. The ones that are either behind or infront of the fans?
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Less airflow restriction without, how big a difference IDK.
Do it and tell us
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I cut the mesh off of mine too, but I forgot to record temps, before and after.
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i would say if it is the fan that came with the case it would make a huge difference given that stock fans don't pull much air to begin with.
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You will also get less noise from the fan.
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I cut them out and temps did not drop......
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I cut them out and temps did not drop......

Quieter at least?
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