Corsair 450D

[GazEaton]

Question regarding case filters....

I'm in the process of making a shopping list, and on that list is the Corsair 450D.

This case comes with removable magnetic fan filter on the top of the case.

Now I'm looking at running a H100i or H110 to coll the CPU.

Would I use the fan filter still with the fans blowing upwards (exhaust)??
Would the filter trap any dust that might be in the case, or would I remove the filter altogether?

The PC will be used for about 6-8 daily, occasionally left on over night to Seed, scan etc.

Thanks

 

[beasty6]

I have this case, I think it looks horrible when the roof filter is removed, i have two AF120's in the roof as exhaust and have the filter on still.

Has not been a problem for me

 

[azibux1]

Similar but not the same, I have a 'top' air filter above my fans on my H100i in my Fractal case, I have no issues with it

 

[GazEaton]

Brill

Thanks for the input

 

[zola25]

I'm using Apaches at low RPMs and even then the roof filter does not obstruct airflow.

Interesting to hear azibux1's experience, I moved from a Fractal Design Arc Midi purely because the top foam filter restricted air flow so much. That may be due to the low RPM fans I'm using.

 

[azibux1]

I'm using Apaches at low RPMs and even then the roof filter does not obstruct airflow.

Interesting to hear azibux1's experience, I moved from a Fractal Design Arc Midi purely because the top foam filter restricted air flow so much. That may be due to the low RPM fans I'm using.

Hmm, I have the Arc Midi R2 and I'm using the fans that came with the H100i

Now you mention it though, when I have a spare moment I might check the differences with and without the top of the case on (as that includes the air filter) and see what happens

 

[GazEaton]

How would this case compare to the Arc mini 2 and the Phanteks Enthoo Pro)

Unsure at the present time to what mobo i would have, all allow mATX, 450D allows ATX.