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DIY PC Case dust filter : possible at all?!

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I made a couple of them myself. 

 

I used: 

- Pantyhose

- Foamboard (for the frame)

- Adhesive Magnet Strips (to hold everything in place)

 

I could probably post a picture if you really want to but it's pretty simple. Cut a frame to size, (I used foamboard because it is lightweight), fix pantyhose on the frame (I used glue for that) then install the adhesive magnet strip on the frame. This way you get a fancy magnetic filter like in those new cases, easy to remove for cleaning. Bonus, the magnet provides a good seal!

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Is it possible to create simple dust filters of our own? If yes, what do you use to do the same?

 

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one word: pantyhose

two words: dryer sheets, as suggested here: 

 

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I made a couple of them myself. 

 

I used: 

- Pantyhose

- Foamboard (for the frame)

- Adhesive Magnet Strips (to hold everything in place)

 

I could probably post a picture if you really want to but it's pretty simple. Cut a frame to size, (I used foamboard because it is lightweight), fix pantyhose on the frame (I used glue for that) then install the adhesive magnet strip on the frame. This way you get a fancy magnetic filter like in those new cases, easy to remove for cleaning. Bonus, the magnet provides a good seal!

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1 hour ago, fueg said:

I made a couple of them myself. 

 

I used: 

- Pantyhose

- Foamboard (for the frame)

- Adhesive Magnet Strips (to hold everything in place)

 

I could probably post a picture if you really want to but it's pretty simple. Cut a frame to size, (I used foamboard because it is lightweight), fix pantyhose on the frame (I used glue for that) then install the adhesive magnet strip on the frame. This way you get a fancy magnetic filter like in those new cases, easy to remove for cleaning. Bonus, the magnet provides a good seal!

 

I would like to see a picture of it : seems like a treat for a DIY PC Enthusiast.

 

Thanks!

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5 hours ago, fueg said:

Sorry for the delay, I forgot to take the pictures today.

Here it is, inside and out, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!

 

 

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Man! That's a beautifully professional master-piece. Looks just like it came out of the Fractal Design R5 (clean-looking, I mean) Way to go man!

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On 2/5/2016 at 7:47 AM, fueg said:

Sorry for the delay, I forgot to take the pictures today.

Here it is, inside and out, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!

 

 

IMG_20160204_210704.jpg

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IMG_20160204_210737.jpg

IMG_20160204_210757.jpg

 

To which case have you added the dust filters?

 

P.S. Also refer to my other topic please...

Can you help me?

Thanks!

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