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Dust filter suggestion

30 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/dust-filter-suggestion.143022/

Faun
Faun Original post #1
Jun 28, 2011 at 12:26 AM
What do you guys use for dust filter ?
tkin
tkin #2
Jun 28, 2011 at 4:40 PM
What do you guys use for dust filter ?
Mosquito nets, you can buy from local hardware stores, the nets that are put in windows. They are white in color so almost invisible.
Sid_gamer
Jun 28, 2011 at 4:52 PM
^^
+1

Also do try to take the smallest holed mosquito net coz that works well..
Or else you can try using a thin old cloth which is white or black and through which air can pass easily...
tkin
tkin #4
Jun 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM
^^
+1

Also do try to take the smallest holed mosquito net coz that works well..
Or else you can try using a thin old cloth which is white or black and through which air can pass easily...
Cloths will block air a lot, tried it once, a very fine cloth, rpm dropped to 900(fan was 2k rpm).
Sid_gamer
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:22 PM
^^
Dude I am using a cloth and the RPM is the same as without it..That cloth is too old and weak but it gets the job done...
Or else if the Op wants then he can buy a mosquito net, that works fine too..
I even saw Fan filters on ebay.in at a price of Rs.199 a piece for a 120MM but I don't recommend it due to it's cost...
tkin
tkin #6
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:26 PM
^^
Dude I am using a cloth and the RPM is the same as without it..That cloth is too old and weak but it gets the job done...
Or else if the Op wants then he can buy a mosquito net, that works fine too..
I even saw Fan filters on ebay.in at a price of Rs.199 a piece for a 120MM but I don't recommend it due to it's cost...
Yeah, its sold by gadgetz and by god he is robbing us blind, a piece of mosquito net for 200?
Sid_gamer
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:40 PM
Yup..I guess we people in India should really get some modding stuff as they are available in other countries.. Coz even if there is a single helpful product in the market then it's sold by only one vendor who tries his best to rob us by quoting astronomical prices..
tkin
tkin #8
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:52 PM
Yup..I guess we people in India should really get some modding stuff as they are available in other countries.. Coz even if there is a single helpful product in the market then it's sold by only one vendor who tries his best to rob us by quoting astronomical prices..
Yeah, that guy(gadgetz) sells 4 anti vibration rubber fan screws for 99/-(small) and 200/-(large), its daylight robbery.
Faun
Faun #9
Jun 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Can you guys post pic of your improvised dust filters ?
Sid_gamer
Sid_gamer #11
Jul 1, 2011 at 7:53 PM
The Mosquito Net works well, but if anyone is installing it from the inside then they should really take a stiff net (which Tenida has given a link to)or else the fan may suck it in..
But preferably due to regular cleaning purposes it should be installed from the outside...
root.king
root.king #13
Jul 6, 2011 at 9:39 PM
What do you guys use for dust filter ?

Dont only use mosquito net, use a 2mm or 3mm thin SPONGE withit or without it, its better than mosquito nets to avoid dust u can buy it within 20Rs.
MegaMind
MegaMind #14
Jul 6, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Dont only use mosquito net, use a 2mm or 3mm thin SPONGE withit or without it, its better than mosquito nets to avoid dust u can buy it within 20Rs.

U mean like this?

*i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/mailmemanju/NZXT%20Gamma/DSCN0442.jpg
Sid_gamer
Sid_gamer #15
Jul 6, 2011 at 11:19 PM
^^
That sponge looks fit to catch dust but how is the air flow through it i mean Does it allow proper air flow ?
Tenida
Tenida #16
Jul 6, 2011 at 11:23 PM
^^ I think sponge should not be used as dust filter.Mosquito net is best.
MegaMind
MegaMind #17
Jul 6, 2011 at 11:26 PM
^^
That sponge looks fit to catch dust but how is the air flow through it i mean Does it allow proper air flow ?

Nope.. Keeps the cabby clean, but blocks a huge amount of air...

^^ I think sponge should not be used as dust filter.Mosquito net is best.

My instinct says the same...
tkin
tkin #18
Jul 6, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Don't use any dust filetr, clean your pc with a vacuum once every month or so, and remove all components and clean once every 3 months.
Tenida
Tenida #19
Jul 6, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Removing every component once in a month is very long process.I am too lazy in this :( So dust filter and vaccum cleaner is good idea.:))
Sid_gamer
Sid_gamer #20
Jul 6, 2011 at 11:39 PM
I suggest, take a mosquito net and be happy..that is all about it...
mukherjee
mukherjee #21
Jul 7, 2011 at 2:19 AM
Mosquito net FTW :cool:
root.king
root.king #22
Jul 31, 2011 at 10:34 AM
hey guys 2mm or 3mm sponge don't block the air that will comes with any readymade cloth and i had already using it with mosquito net, use some super glue to attach bothe then they'll not bent then cut as much as u want for dust filter

the sponge even block the humidity in air that mean in heavy rainy session some times i removed ram because that is not working, after i attached sponge then now their is no problem.
Sory for bad english

U mean like this?

*i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/mailmemanju/NZXT%20Gamma/DSCN0442.jpg

yes like that ,but even thinner sponge.

i'll post the pics of my pc hear as soon as possible ,so keep watch.
root.king
root.king #23
Jul 31, 2011 at 10:52 AM
they are my system and 2mm thin ponge and with mosquito net pics
root.king
root.king #24
Jul 31, 2011 at 6:49 PM
in some place fit the sponge over the fan or over the airduct so u can clean it once in month
root.king
root.king #25
Jul 31, 2011 at 7:04 PM
u can buy sponge from automobile intiriour decorator for about 40Rs/m and mosquito net for Rs30/m both are only 0.25m is enough
root.king
root.king #26
Jul 31, 2011 at 7:20 PM
proper airduct help redusing heat buildup
root.king
root.king #27
Jul 31, 2011 at 7:28 PM
use the proper size or thick sponge in proper place so it never block the air
Faun
Faun #28
Aug 1, 2011 at 12:22 AM
woah ! Thanks for the pics :)
Sid_gamer
Sid_gamer #29
Aug 1, 2011 at 8:29 PM
@kiranbhat

Nice pics man, thanks for for enlightening us...:)