[Ham-Computers] RE: Computer shutting itself down - the final chapter?

[kd4e]

Be sure to have filters on the front vents!

I didn't have filters and you can see where the
airflow dragged the particles in and across the mobo!

> Although this sounds like a good idea (using the rear fan as an
> "intake"), it has it's drawbacks.  The biggest problem is you now
> have a vacuum drawing air and particulates (dust) into the computer
> where it can lodge and get caught in the CPU heat sink (as well as
> other places).  Give it a month or two, then take a look...you'll
> find dust everywhere.  The better option is to mount the rear as an
> exhaust and open up the front intakes - let air "flow through" the
> computer.  I once had a rear fan as an intake - what a mess after 6
> months...dust bunnies everywhere inside the PC...never again!


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