Fan Filters - Installation Continued
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Installation continued: Tightening the last screw, we see the backing installed solidly on the front inside part of the case. The best thing I like about this, is it'll hide my lack of finesse in cutting the hole for the intake fan, eheh. Lets take a look.
Ok, now here is the front piece of the filter assembly with the element sitting within. You'll see I have labled the clips that will hold the front securely to the backing.
What I like about this, is you'll be able to pull the front easily off so as to pull the filter element out and clean it from time to time. For a quick fix, you can just slap it up against a hard object outside that'll probably get 99.9% of the dust out. However, if you are a real stickler for dust. Ball it up and run it under some warm water to get the element completely clean and dust free. Be sure to let 'er dry before re-installing the element. You don't want to get any moisture in your case fans.
Ok, lets install the front piece.
Getting better every second. Lets checkout 2 pics of the finished product. I have left them very large to show the detail. Gotta luv a good digicam.
Alright. That double deuce has lost the battle and is under some serious consumption as we speak. So let me touch on a few points you may want to consider if purchasing these filters.
Conclusion: As always, there are ups and downs of any product, and with these we see no exception. If you are running a factory built PC, Dell, Gateway Etc. (why on earth your here, I have no clue), I would not recommend you consider these filters. Those guys set their pc's up in such a way that would not require the use of these type filters. I helped a friend purchase a Dell recently, and that damn thing is so quiet it's almost scary! I shudder the thought.
Now, if you have recently upgraded, or built your own PC (my kinda mofo), I would definitely suggest installing these filters. Any self respecting hardware enthusiast has a bottle of canned air close by, but for the most part, you'll want to keep your case sides on in order to preserve good case flow, and in-turn, these grills will filter out any foreign particles that may attempt to take up residence in your clean case. As we all know, electronics and dust do NOT get along, and these filters can only help the situation.
And for the bad part. Yes, I won't steer you folks wrong. These filters are going to cut down on airflow somewhat, but what you get in return is a much cleaner case, giving you piece of mind that your internal components will be a lot less dusty than they could be. Now, if your the type that keeps your case sides off at all times, I doubt you'll consider the filters shown here today. But if your like me, striving for good air flow, very little dust, and enjoy the long life of your internal components. These filters are an item I would highly suggest for you. And for the price, how can you really go wrong.
Finally, let me show you how much dust this filter has gathered after approximately 2 weeks of use.
We see the filter is damn sure doing what it was paid to do. Gather dust! Ofcourse there are several variables here. To include the CFM of airflow your fan is putting out, the location of your case, and also the type of environment your in, but clearly this is going to help keep things much more dust free.
Lastly, you folks know I love me some high quality pics. So I'll leave you with a few obscure shots to checkout before you adios.
As always, we would like to thank you folks for checking in on our latest review. And I hope I have given you some insight on whether or not this is an item you would consider purchasing. Thanks also for SideWinder Computers for providing these filters for us to review, and if your on the verge of purchasing these, head on over there and get in on the action. They'll give you the best pricing and service you could expect from an online service. Seriously.
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