bitfenix shinobi, bottom fan slots

dan958

dan958

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Hi,

I have the bitfenix shinobi. It has slots for 2 fans at the bottom, but I was wondering how much of an effect they would even have. The case has small stands on the bottom to raise the case up a fraction so it is not on the ground, but I really doubt it lifts it up enough to get good suction from the bottom.

Are the little stands that lift it up a few mm good enough to put a fan in the bottom? (whilst on carpet, the case has mesh filters on the bottom)

If not, how far would I need to raise each corner for it to make a difference?

Thanks
 
The case has 1 optional fan at the bottom the other is the intake for the psu. If your carpet touches the filters then i would be slightly concerned there would not be adequate flow to the psu.
 
I wouldn't say it touches the carpet, but its damn near close.

Is there any sort of small stand I can buy that can prop it up a little. If not i'll just find some wood and build my own.
 
almoststew1990 said:
my ghetto top tip is to put bottle caps under the feet to get another .75cm off the carpet. Or head to Maplins etc and buy bigger rubber feet.
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Good idea, i'll put some bottle caps under there when I get home from work. Or maybe a book at the front and back to prop it up a bit.
 
Take four play blocks from some little kid and put them under it. :D

I use a caster base:
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A fan in the bottom of the shinobi cases helps a good bit as theres virtually zero front air intake. On a carpeted floor you can place a flat thin peice of wood under the case. This will help cut down on dust intake. To raise it a bit higher use two peices of 4x2 timber and place theese under the case feet.
 
Ok, i'm now propping the case up about an inch.

I have 1 fan at the bottom (not including PSU) as intake, 1 at the front as intake (but that wont do much die to the front panel design) back and top are exhaust.

Very quiet and getting a temperature i'm happy with now :)
 
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