Simple and cheap fan filter

Mac Daddy · 19th Mar 2008, 09:30 AM

Well since installing this Coolermaster RC690 case I have noted the top and front dust filters for the fans and they work well. I have also noticed that the side panel that allows 2 additional case fans has no filter at all. In fact it allows a lot of dust into the case so I made this simple mod (pic1). This isn’t brain surgery its simple and cheap thought I would post it up.

Tools:
Phillips Screwdriver
Glue gun
Exacto Knife

Supplies:
Screen or mesh (I used black screen door screen)

Remove the side panel and side case fans (pic2). Clean the side panel and case fans.

On the backside of the side panel lay out the screen or mesh and cut to size with the exacto knife. Making sure the screen or mesh is tight and taunt put it place and seal it in with the glue gun (pic3).

Before remounting the case fan(s) pick out the mounting holes needed and cut them in an X pattern this will keep the screen or mesh taunt and from binding on the screws for the fan. Remount the fans I chose only to remount 1 of them. The top one I noted was too close to my CPU cooler (pic4)and I needed that Coolermaster fan for a review anyway lol.

That’s all (pic5)

Zenphic · 19th Mar 2008, 10:24 AM

How effective is the mesh at catching dust tho? I say paper towel ftw

Dashken · 19th Mar 2008, 12:02 PM

Or put a few layers of the mesh.

Mac Daddy · 19th Mar 2008, 07:05 PM

Actually was thinking of adding something like speaker grille clothe behind the mesh but not really sure how quickly cloth will deteriorate. I left the top panel for about 2 weeks to see how much dust the mesh that came with the case caught and seems just that works well. So will see

Papercut · 19th Mar 2008, 08:13 PM

I heard that pantyhose is another good, cheap material to use.

Adrian Wong · 20th Mar 2008, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papercut

I heard that pantyhose is another good, cheap material to use.

Yeah, nylon pantyhose should work great.

I think paper towels are too resistant to airflow to work well.

Mac Daddy · 20th Mar 2008, 07:35 AM

Is the pantyhose edible .... oops sorry wrong forum

Cheers guys on the feedback but the mesh actually is working quite well will keep ya posted

PowerSlide · 21st Mar 2008, 11:19 AM

im gonna use this

its from baking equipment where i usually see my mom shake flour into bowl

the gap are very small thus its very restrictive id say but im more care to keep the dust out for my top panel fan

Mac Daddy · 22nd Mar 2008, 05:05 AM

Keep us posted Bro

Zenphic · 24th Mar 2008, 05:24 AM

Looks like it should work. Hopefully the threads don't start coming off too quickly

19th Mar 2008, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
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19th Mar 2008, 08:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
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