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Old 08-19-07   #1 (permalink)
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My case doesn't have great airflow...

I have: 1 120mm exhaust.
2x 80mm intakes (top and the top-left of side panel)

I need a fan at the bottom... because my hard drive and graphics are getting a little hot. How can I add another fan to my case... without cutting holes?

I was thinking something like this?



How would I go about doing this ^

Also.. On a side note, I need a way to hide my fan cables (power and fan control cables)
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If you have three 5.25" drive bays available, you might consider purchasing a Scythe Kama-bay fan assembly.

It lets you add a 120mm intake fan to the front of your case ... but you will need the above mentioned three drive bays available.

It comes in black or silver ..

Here's a link: Scythe KAMA-BAY 120mm Fan for 5.25" System Cooling

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That is the Antec Nine Hundred isn't it?

Assuming you have the 2 front 120mm fans still there, it should have brilliant airflow.

EDIT: Forget that, I knew I had seen that pic before.

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thats not my case up there.

and my case has this little cover on the drive bays... so would that thing still work?
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Can't do much without modifying it a bit. You could try another intake like the above guy mentioned.
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thats not my case up there.

and my case has this little cover on the drive bays... so would that thing still work?
Can't you remove the cover?

Maybe post a picture of the front of the case so I can get an idea of what you mean ...
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You would have to remove the covers in the same way you would as if you were intalling a CD drive, just instaed theres a fan there
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hmmm.... I'm considering cutting a hole in the bottom for 2 120's. Does anybody know of a kit with 2 120's kinda like what the first guy posted, but for the bottom.

I think this is the only way to get better intake - and it would work since my computer is ontop of this grid thing with holes.
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you can't leave it open... its like latched on, and u put in cd's just by opening it with a little force, otherwise it will close back up... if you know what I mean.
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bump...does anybody have recommendations on adding 2 intakes at the bottom?
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