I hate fan filters!

Akagi · 7 Feb 2013 at 22:09

So basically, my system has a push-pull setup on a 120mm rad intaking from the back of the PC, and it would result in a substantial ammound of dust buildup. So to prevent this, I bought a silverstone magnetic filter to go over the outside of the case. It was completely hopeless and the dust went right through it.

I then bought a DEMCflex magnetic filter to replace it as they are supposed to be amazing, and using it increases my temperatures by about 8°C which is absolutely ridiculous!

So unimpressed... Is there an alternative which is a happy medium..?

Akagi · 8 Feb 2013 at 00:13

doyll said:
Sounds to me like your fans are not up to the task.

They're not, they cost £2.99 each

I might splash out on some SP120's at some point

Akagi · 8 Feb 2013 at 02:10

doyll said:
you will be amazed what some good fans will to for your cooling and filtering.

Get something that has a decent static pressure rating.

My current fans have a good SP rating, but to achieve their rated SP, they need to be on full whack, and because they are cheap, that's very loud. So they are on speed 2 of 9. (which is all my ears can bear)

Akagi · 10 Feb 2013 at 05:12

snips86x said:
I have some AP120's which came with my case, no use for them as I use BitFenix Spectra Pro's.

With any luck, I can get to MM next Thurs.

AP120?

Akagi · 10 Feb 2013 at 11:05

steveinspain said:
So just how good are the DEMCiflex filters then ?

Also has anyone had any experience of getting some custom ones made - I may be asking them to sell me some of the filter material without any of the magnet fixings to cover all the holes in my impending build -I don't like hoovering !

The filter seems to be great, if you have decent fans

There is a noticeable amount of dust on it after just one day.

Akagi · 14 Feb 2013 at 14:50

Just picked up a pair of Akasa Venom Vipers for £6, chuffed with that.

Awaiting thier arrival.

Akagi · 14 Feb 2013 at 19:24

hondo said:
Ahh the good old fashioned way to inject static electricity into your system

::Risky!!::

+1

I always say this to people, this is why I don't use vacuum cleaners on the rad. (unless I take the rad out of the system)

Akagi · 14 Feb 2013 at 23:11

BluD said:
I must be v lucky then, been doing it for 20 years and never noticed anything corrupted or dead after.

I used to do it :L then I got told it was a bad idea. I didn't kill anything either, but I just don't like to take the risk

Akagi · 23 Feb 2013 at 18:43

The Venom Vipers have not made much difference either... I think it is time to come to terms with the fact that faffing around with fans is achieving nothing, and my radiator is just too skinny