Small dusty problem...

Smoogels · 8 Jul 2012 at 11:10

I have a NZXT Phantom 410 case, which is great. However, there is one problem that bugs me...

The case is too long for my desk (and foolishly I did not measure before I got it) and the bottom end hangs off the desk. As a result of this the PSU, which is bottom mounted with the fan facing down, is facing the carpet and is rather close to it.

After a few weeks of use I went to see how the situation was down there and it was pretty bad. The dust filter was clogged up with dust and upon removing that I could see large amounts of dust around the PSU fan and a little in the PSU.

My question is - would this make my PSU "blow up" any time soon? There is not much I can do about it sadly so I really hope not

Would a quick wipe of the dust filter every week stop the PSU from coming upon harm?

Thanks in advance

Tealc · 8 Jul 2012 at 11:57

You could always turn the PSU around so it's facing up into the case. Can you?

Corners and edges of floors always attract more dust and fluff so if the case is that close to it then it's worth considering.

doyll · 8 Jul 2012 at 13:22

With Tealc, turn the PSU over is simple solution.

Number_25 · 8 Jul 2012 at 13:27

I have a similar problem with my cheap generic case, I just make sure to clean out the filter with a hoover every week and a bit.

Smoogels · 9 Jul 2012 at 12:20

I would turn it over however I have a sound card very close to the PSU so air would be a little starved

I think I will just have to constantly clean it

doyll · 9 Jul 2012 at 12:37

The case design has some very major flaws in airflow. The bottom is too close to floor/desk and is mostly closed in. A 140mm fan has face area of 15385 sq. mm A 35mm gap all the way around fan is 15386 sq. mm.. about same, but fan really needs it's blade length in minimum clearance. 140m - 30mm hub = 110mm/2 =55mm. Case doesn't even come close.