How To: Case Filters

SexPistoL · Jul 28, 2005, 04:23 AM

Here is two easy and cheap case filters that I have made..........I'm sure that I am re-inventing the wheel, but here goes.

I was checking out the prices of case/fan filters, to keep the dust bunnies at bay, "£5 p*** off, I'm not paying that". Say's the budget holder!.........So I thought I would investigate some cheaper options:

1. You have all seen the aluminium filters that you can get from certain on-line stores, 80mm, 90/92mm and 120mm, for the above price, plus postage and packing. Imagine any of the above for 37 pence, from any store like tescos or a handyman's shop, at any size you want.........Tea/sieves strainers, cut the metal outer ring off, then cut to size and use a glue gun to seal the edges!

2. If you want mesh that, filters out more dust and particles...........Get a pair of the budget holders stockings then cut out a section to fit over the desired orifice and behind the mesh filter to keep the bunnies at bay!

Serious note.........If you decide to use the budget holders "tights" dont I repeat DONT use the crutch section........No man want's a "fishy smelling computer"!!!

Necrosis · Jul 28, 2005, 05:51 AM

I've also heard of using screen scratchy pads too. I wish I could find cheap replacements for those snap in filters.

Tipstaff · Jul 28, 2005, 08:40 AM

I've made a lot of filters using screen door mesh. Plastic or metal, doesn't matter. Stuff is great, and cheap ($5.00 per sq. foot). Should be able to get 4-6 filters out of it. Then, you can tape a square to the case directly, or tape it to piece of rigid card board/plastic, and attach that to the case.

Oh yeah.. modding time! This sort of thing get's my modders juices going.

Scargo · Jul 28, 2005, 06:16 PM

I use my old (used) clothes softener sheets for filters. This is the kind you toss into the dryer with the clothes.

SexPistoL · Jul 29, 2005, 03:07 AM

mmmmmmm good ideas, has anyone had any success with putting an edge around these filters, apart from using a glue gun....

CDsDontBurn · Jul 29, 2005, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Scargo

I use my old (used) clothes softener sheets for filters. This is the kind you toss into the dryer with the clothes.

this sounds like a good idea. think i'll give that a try next time i open up my case. and it will make my system smell "spring fresh" everytime i turn it on

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Tipstaff · Jul 29, 2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

this sounds like a good idea. think i'll give that a try next time i open up my case. and it will make my system smell "spring fresh" everytime i turn it on

.

Never hit me until just then the consequence of using them. I must be tired.

As for edging, if you don't want to use rigid cardboard or plastic you can bend out 4 paper clips, and join them together. If you use cloth material you can grab a bottle of anti-fraying liquid from any sewing shop. Stuff dries hard as a rock, yet dries clear too. Fold the edges over the clips, and slap some of the liquid on to seal the deal. With the screen door mesh if I use metal mesh I can solder the stuff in place on the paper clips... even directly to the case if I really, really want to... which I don't, but have had one person ask me to do so.

SexPistoL · Jul 29, 2005, 02:04 PM

Some nifty ideas......I like the idea as well, of the sweet smell of "PC Fresh" hehe

CDsDontBurn · Jul 29, 2005, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SexPistoL

Some nifty ideas......I like the idea as well, of the sweet smell of "PC Fresh" hehe

you mean "dust bunny sanctuary" reservation grounds right?

SexPistoL · Jul 30, 2005, 05:50 AM

LOL at CD hehe

Jul 28, 2005, 04:23 AM	#1
SexPistoL DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 604 Rep Power: 0	How To: Case Filters Here is two easy and cheap case filters that I have made..........I'm sure that I am re-inventing the wheel, but here goes. I was checking out the prices of case/fan filters, to keep the dust bunnies at bay, "£5 p*** off, I'm not paying that". Say's the budget holder!.........So I thought I would investigate some cheaper options: 1. You have all seen the aluminium filters that you can get from certain on-line stores, 80mm, 90/92mm and 120mm, for the above price, plus postage and packing. Imagine any of the above for 37 pence, from any store like tescos or a handyman's shop, at any size you want.........Tea/sieves strainers, cut the metal outer ring off, then cut to size and use a glue gun to seal the edges! 2. If you want mesh that, filters out more dust and particles...........Get a pair of the budget holders stockings then cut out a section to fit over the desired orifice and behind the mesh filter to keep the bunnies at bay! Serious note.........If you decide to use the budget holders "tights" dont I repeat DONT use the crutch section........No man want's a "fishy smelling computer"!!! __________________

Jul 28, 2005, 08:40 AM	#3
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,658 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	I've made a lot of filters using screen door mesh. Plastic or metal, doesn't matter. Stuff is great, and cheap ($5.00 per sq. foot). Should be able to get 4-6 filters out of it. Then, you can tape a square to the case directly, or tape it to piece of rigid card board/plastic, and attach that to the case. Oh yeah.. modding time! This sort of thing get's my modders juices going. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

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Scargo DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Filter material I use my old (used) clothes softener sheets for filters. This is the kind you toss into the dryer with the clothes.

Jul 29, 2005, 03:07 AM	Thread Starter #5
SexPistoL DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 604 Rep Power: 0	mmmmmmm good ideas, has anyone had any success with putting an edge around these filters, apart from using a glue gun.... __________________

Jul 29, 2005, 02:04 PM	Thread Starter #8
SexPistoL DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 604 Rep Power: 0	Some nifty ideas......I like the idea as well, of the sweet smell of "PC Fresh" hehe __________________

Jul 28, 2005, 05:51 AM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 129 System Specs	I've also heard of using screen scratchy pads too. I wish I could find cheap replacements for those snap in filters.

Jul 30, 2005, 05:50 AM	Thread Starter #10
SexPistoL DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 604 Rep Power: 0	LOL at CD hehe __________________