dude just make some from pantyhose and electrical tape, works better than actual filters IMHO.

 

Second that notion. Cheap and effective? You can't lose with a combination like that.

 

Aww, they don't make any good ones?

 

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Originally Posted by xyeLz Aww, they don't make any good ones?

There are lots to choose from.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...20fan%20filter

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-226-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-223-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=1&PageSize=20

There are probably lots more.

 

so you'll spend a few hours and several hundred/thousands of dollars for a new rig but you can't spend 10 minutes making dust filters out of pantyhose?

 

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Originally Posted by xartion so you'll spend a few hours and several hundred/thousands of dollars for a new rig but you can't spend 10 minutes making dust filters out of pantyhose?

I don't own any pantyhose and don't wanna be caught buying any :X

Plus this demciflex stuff looks pretty decent. Anyone have experience with them?

 

You Tube

 

Personally I'd just modify the front panel of your case with some sort of filter(pantyhouse, lol) instead of trying to do every single fan. It'll restrict airflow less.

 

Well I'm not too too concerned with airflow or whatnot because my computer will be watercooled. At this point, I just want to keep the dust out while also circulating air at least somewhat decently throughout the computer just to keep the motherboard and the rest of the parts cool.

That video looks decent actually. Does he cover both sides with the pantyhose or just the front?

 

Anyone know?

 

after watchin vid again he covered 1 side of the fan.

 

I got mine off ebay and they work great and cheap, no brand. No dust filter works 100% effective. BTW is your 1x120mm on the back and 4x120mm on the top exhaust fans? I don't u need dust filter on exhaust fan, 1 reduce exhaust hot air and 2 traps the dust (that didn't block by the filter) inside the case.

 

ya dust filters should be put on intake and then any areas where there is no fan but openings

 

Is the pantyhose method as effective as everyone seems to think? How would I put those on an open hole, electrical tape?

 

for open holes if you dont wanna use tape get those thin magnet strips you see for fridges and use those to hold onto case ( if its steel side) if acrylic ya tape would work if your canadian you use duct tape

 

If you can live with blasting your rig with compressed air every month or so, don't bother with filters. I took mine out because they restricted airflow and would make a whistling noise. You should dust your case regularly anyway, its a good idea in general.

 

i seriously wanna buy a small air compressor just for computer lol.. have a good steady stream of air get all dust out and control air pressure

 

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i seriously wanna buy a small air compressor just for computer lol.. have a good steady stream of air get all dust out and control air pressure

The ones I see recommended are about $40. I'm not that committed yet.. I know "canned" air, isn't the best, but I get it free from work...

 

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The ones I see recommended are about $40. I'm not that committed yet.. I know "canned" air, isn't the best, but I get it free from work...

ya when you get for free y not use lol.. but long term would be sweet to have

 

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ya when you get for free y not use lol.. but long term would be sweet to have

Agreed.

 

What sort of pressures would you use for an air compressor to clean out your computer?

 

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I don't own any pantyhose and don't wanna be caught buying any :X

Plus this demciflex stuff looks pretty decent. Anyone have experience with them?

Priceless

 

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Well I'm not too too concerned with airflow or whatnot because my computer will be watercooled. At this point, I just want to keep the dust out while also circulating air at least somewhat decently throughout the computer just to keep the motherboard and the rest of the parts cool.

That video looks decent actually. Does he cover both sides with the pantyhose or just the front?

Air flow is still a concern for you because radiators are heat sinks with water pipes. I have a radiator in my sig rig, and it sux tryin' to clean dust out of it.

@OP: Xoxide.com sells some cheap, metal-mesh dust filters. This way you don't have to survive the embarrassment of buying woman's underwear and then cut it to pieces for fan grills. Plus, wire mesh is probably more durable.

 

i use used dryer sheets taped to the inside of my case. works perfect and i always have fresh sheets on hand.

 

i would think 5psi would be good, but i would just personally blow against hand and find a pressure your comfortable with, If dusts still remains just up it a lil