[Pc_Support] Case airflow dynamics?

[Justin M. Keyes]

On 4/3/06, Jason Boxman <jasonb at edseek.com> wrote:
> Justin M. Keyes wrote:
> >
> > I actually looked around for metal mesh and all that crap a while ago
> > and I just ended up going to Home Depot. I also tried various air
> > filter material...
> >
> > But I read a _ton_ of opinions (including an engineer who gave a very
> > lucid explanation--can't find the URL, unfortunately) on this issue,
> > and the bottom line is that there is no discernable advantage to using
> > air filters to block dust, because the dust builds up in the filter,
> > blocks the airflow, and causes poor cooling, rather quickly.
> >
> > Mesh (not high-density air-filters), however, may perhaps be worth
> > your time, if only to block the "big" stuff. I guess.
>
> I found this, although it might be a bit expensive and I'd probably have to
> cut it again (somehow).
>
> http://www.mnpctech.com/moddersmesh.html

Yeah that looks like chicken wire. You can find it at home depot or
Lowe's or whatever. You can cut it with scissors ;) Works well against
beaks.

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Justin M. Keyes