Does anyone make a cpu case with dust filters on the intakes? it seems like it would be a lot easier to rinse out a filter than to try and dust the whole inside of the case.

or is this a bad idea because you might restrict the airflow too much?

Yeah, most mod shops have case filters. I would try any of the following: Xoxide.com, svc.com, or jab-tech.com.

I dunno, you could try using the HEPA filter from a broken Dyson. Go down to your local tip, they'll prolly let you have it for free, if you can find one!

HEPA filters are too thick, they need a fairly strong air pressure to work, better go with something tight weaved and strechable like pantyhose

Ok Kobalt... that is 2 threads i have read in a row that you mention your fettish of panty hose... Since NRG isnt here, i will take his place and ask... what the heck?! lol

they do work pretty well, i swear and if you choose the right color, it wont even show and peeps will ask where did you get those cool air filters lolll

THINK THINK THINK

hepa filters take massive amounts of air flow or "cfm's" to pull enough air through them to make it work.. you would need like a 2 foot fan lol.. like 120 cfm min!!

http://www.1coolpc.com/filter.htm


These things work great.
Nothing will stop dust completely from getting in your case, but these cut it down by 85%

Got a girlfried, wife, mom, sister or alt life style? You can use an old nylon panty hose stocking.
Rob

A 120 cfm fan (PC fan)moves a lot of air, the only condition in can do that is if there's no restriction, notice where HEPA filter are used, in appliances where there's a high speed blower in it, these not only move a lot of air but with pressure EX: a vacuum

I beg to differ. going strong for 2 months now without cleaning my case and there is no spec of dust period.. none.

My comp on it's side with an AC filter cut to size:



The adequately covers all my intakes and it's not restrictive... and it gets freaking everything. got like an 8" x 8" Air Conditioner filter and cut it to size then doubled them up, opened the front of the case put it in and closed it to sandwhich the layers between the chassis and plastic cover.

Best part? it's like $0.99 at ANY grocery or hardware store. boo ya

Your case must be sealed good then. I said that because my pci slots have little holes on the sides which dust floats in. In the front of my case, I have a place to put 2 fans(behind the actual front bezel of the case), and they are just open which dust floats in there as well.

Yea it's sealed pretty darn well, plus I like to keep my case pressure on the positive side... if you think about it. having a negative case pressure means air will seep in from crack, holes, whatever, and dust comes with it, but if you have a positive pressure, air will seep OUT of your case, and therefore the only air going in is your intake, which is filtered.