Is there a risk in magnetic fan filters?

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baverdi

Discussion Starter · Nov 26, 2009

I am looking at cases and some do not have filters. I found some filters for sale that re magnetic which sounds like a great idea, so there is no drilling or excessive modding. But can I safely use a magnetic fan filter to filter the hdd cage on say an antec 900 or an AZZA Solano? Magnets and hdds have a rocky past but these filters are on computer websites and most if not all front intake fans that could need a filter are next to the hdd. I feel I am being over cautious but if my magnetic fan filter was within an inch or two of my hdd would the magnet be strong enough to cause storage issues?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/88...tl=g36c223s885

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BlackOmega

· #2 · Nov 26, 2009

That's too close for comfort IMO. If it wasn't in such close proximity to hardware then it would be a great idea.

baverdi

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 27, 2009

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/fo...0&new=0&nojs=0
It sounds like the risk is only for floppy not hdd.

milkcow500

· #4 · Nov 27, 2009

I have those and the magnet is very very weak, so I really doubt it'll damage anything.

Liability

· #5 · Nov 27, 2009

Magnets pose absolutely no risk to hard drives. They even have one inside.

I have no idea what the hell these filters are supposed to accomplish though.

sLowEnd

· #6 · Nov 27, 2009

For the record, fan motors have magnets too.

dragonxwas

· #7 · Nov 27, 2009

no harm..i have modified my case so that the side panel is held properly by a neodium magnet clamp

(neodium is very powerful)..no troubles..

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DeadSkull

· #8 · Nov 27, 2009

I have five of those on my HAF 932 intakes. Great stuff, cut down the dust inside by a dustload.

My 8800 Ultra gets more dust built up sitting outside on a shelf then inside my case.

p1tbull

· #9 · Nov 28, 2009

no problem until its really powerful magnet
as the HDD is covered with steel casing

BlackOmega

· #10 · Nov 29, 2009

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For the record, fan motors have magnets too.

But those are electro magnets.

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flak-spammer

· #11 · Nov 29, 2009

No fan motors have permanent magnets in them too. It's how they spin. I wouldn't really worry about it since unless it's a really powerful magnet it won't cause any issues.

ChielScape

· #12 · Nov 29, 2009

perfectly fine.

coffeejunky

· #13 · Nov 29, 2009

There is no risk, however they obviously won't work on aluminium cases

Still, they seem a little bit of a gimmick when normal mechanical fixings work fine.

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Demented

· #14 · Nov 29, 2009

I can say for sure that they pose no risk whatsoever to hardware. I can also attest to how well they work. I have 2 cats now, and with three of these (two on the front intakes and one on the side) on my Antec 900, they have cut down the amount of cat hair AND dust that would normally accumulate in such a 'breezy' case. I have all of my fans on high, and have noticed no reduced airflow.

I HIGHLY recommend them.

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sLowEnd

· #15 · Nov 29, 2009

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But those are electro magnets.

The magnets used still work without power.

You can actually stick little screws onto them.

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