Silverstone 140mm fan filter

[xnoobftw]

Hey guys! Im experiencing a problem where by the filter like so

Is sorta "sagging" and hitting against my fan creating this annoying sound

Any of you creative people know any solution? 

The only one i can think of is installing a fan grill but that will kinda ruin the aesthetics of my front LED fan....

And it might affect airflow too~

Edited April 12, 2015 by xnoobftw

[Sharif]

Hot glue?

[MLGNOSCOPEHEADSHOTGETREKT]

Just get rid of it...Maybe more dust but...

Or buy a new one

[MLGNOSCOPEHEADSHOTGETREKT]

Hot glue?

Or that

[ESPclipse]

http://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Filter-Magnet-Supply-FF141B/dp/B004GGUASG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1428800296&sr=8-3&keywords=140mm+fan+filter

 

no creativity required

[W-L]

-SNIP-

 

Silver stone has theses with a frame to prevent the filter mesh from fall into due to the air pressure, you can always add a pieces of clear plastic to try it give it some stiffness. Placing it on the output side of the fan instead of intake will also work but less than ideal.

[xnoobftw]

Hot glue?

Hot glue?!

 

Just get rid of it...Maybe more dust but...

Or buy a new one

I dont really wanna spend $$ D:

 

http://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Filter-Magnet-Supply-FF141B/dp/B004GGUASG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1428800296&sr=8-3&keywords=140mm+fan+filter

 

no creativity required

I dont wanna spend $$ D:

[ESPclipse]

Well putting something on the mesh will obstruct airflow, so unless you can somehow stretch the mesh then super glue it in place, you may have no alternative

[Enderman]

the filter is supposed to go on the OUTSIDE of your case...

not between the case and the fan

thats why its magnetic

 

you stick it to the outside and it can be easily removed and cleaned

the case fan grill will prevent it from touching the fan

[xnoobftw]

the filter is supposed to go on the OUTSIDE of your case...

not between the case and the fan

thats why its magnetic

 

you stick it to the outside and it can be easily removed and cleaned

the case fan grill will prevent it from touching the fan

It is outside of my case!

But my case doesnt have a fan grill like so

[xnoobftw]

Well putting something on the mesh will obstruct airflow, so unless you can somehow stretch the mesh then super glue it in place, you may have no alternative

Super glue? How?

[Enderman]

It is outside of my case!

But my case doesnt have a fan grill like so

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oh well thats a problem...

what case is that?

can the fans go on the outside?

[xnoobftw]

oh well thats a problem...

what case is that?

can the fans go on the outside?

Well i do have long screws.... 

Spec 03!

Hmmm how about installing fan grills? Would that work? And would  my airflow be obstructed by alot?? 

[W-L]

Well i do have long screws.... 

Spec 03!

Hmmm how about installing fan grills? Would that work? And would  my airflow be obstructed by alot?? 

 

Wire fan grills will work no problem, and not really affect air flow since it's so open, but you can make your current fan filters work by making the mesh more rigid using some thin strips of plastic if you want to save money and DIY it giving the fan some back pressure to prevent it from sagging. 

[Enderman]

Well i do have long screws.... 

Spec 03!

Hmmm how about installing fan grills? Would that work? And would  my airflow be obstructed by alot?? 

fan grills would work

but if you have long screws try attaching the filter to the other side of the fan (with the plastic bars) and that should stop it just like a fan grill

[xnoobftw]

fan grills would work

but if you have long screws try attaching the filter to the other side of the fan (with the plastic bars) and that should stop it just like a fan grill

Problem is my lower fan has hard drive cages on the other side D:

Guess fan grills are my only solution now....

 

Wire fan grills will work no problem, and not really affect air flow since it's so open, but you can make your current fan filters work by making the mesh more rigid using some thin strips of plastic if you want to save money and DIY it giving the fan some back pressure to prevent it from sagging. 

How exactly?

[W-L]

 

Problem is my lower fan has hard drive cages on the other side D:

Guess fan grills are my only solution now....

 

How exactly?

 

Just use some rigid plastic such as strips like zip ties to make some bars and attach them to the filter so they don't let the center of that mesh from hitting the fan blades, if you want the easiest solution either some fan grill or new rigid filters will be the quickest solution.

[xnoobftw]

Just use some rigid plastic such as strips like zip ties to make some bars and attach them to the filter so they don't let the center of that mesh from hitting the fan blades, if you want the easiest solution either some fan grill or new rigid filters will be the quickest solution.

Alright thanks!

[xnoobftw]

Just use some rigid plastic such as strips like zip ties to make some bars and attach them to the filter so they don't let the center of that mesh from hitting the fan blades, if you want the easiest solution either some fan grill or new rigid filters will be the quickest solution.

 

 

fan grills would work

but if you have long screws try attaching the filter to the other side of the fan (with the plastic bars) and that should stop it just like a fan grill

 

 

Well putting something on the mesh will obstruct airflow, so unless you can somehow stretch the mesh then super glue it in place, you may have no alternative

 

 

Hey i've managed to be able to exchange for a brand new silverstone 140mm filter (but they do not have a rigid one) so are there any prevention methods i should be mindful of to prevent sagging other than a fan grill?

[xnoobftw]

You can either use washers to raise the filter, or find some thin (but rigid) wire that you can bend to make your own crossbar, to support the filter.

My uncle can give me like 2 120mm grills for free! And it kinda makes my PC live up to the name THE BBQ anyways

Thanks for your advice anyways

[xnoobftw]

What a great uncle. If only I had family members who even knows what a fan grill is...

My entire family is either electrical engineers or shop owners  

[xnoobftw]

Nice. Lidat buy stuff can get discount. Help me ask them if this idea works 

Wait ah my dad and brother both sleeping Imma reply you later!