Cats N' Cases

[Donutwithacape]

Hiya, I had a question about the case I was going to purchase for my new build.

 

I was considering strongly the Phantek Enthoo Pro M due to the 5.25" bay which is essential for me, and the airflow capabilities with the case.

 

My problem, however, is that I want to keep the most dust and cat hair out of it as much as possible. Since this particular case has an exposed top that the cat may sit on (albeit with a magnetic dust filter) and intakes on the side of the front panel that are actually BEHIND the dust filter, should I consider another [budget] case when taking into consideration the cat? If so, which ones?

 

My build is the following, for reference if at all necessary: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MBndKZ

 

Thank you!

[Ruffleduffle]

if you are worried about the dust, just do filtered intakes with positive airpressure.

Used pantyhoses work great for that, just snitch some from your gf or your mom and use some of that sticky putty to fix it ontop of any unfiltered intakes you may have

[Donutwithacape]

2 minutes ago, Ruffleduffle said:

if you are worried about the dust, just do filtered intakes with positive airpressure.

Used pantyhoses work great for that, just snitch some from your gf or your mom and use some of that sticky putty to fix it ontop of any unfiltered intakes you may have

I've heard that, but I'd prefer to not do a cobjob if at all possible on this new build (immediately, at least). I already know I'm going for positive air pressure, it's just that this case worries me with all the potential cat hair that would seep in. Dust, I can handle.

[saladcrack]

I have cats as well and I don't actually have an issue with cat hair. Although my PC isn't on the floor and my cats know not to jump on my desk.

[Ruffleduffle]

2 minutes ago, Donutwithacape said:

I've heard that, but I'd prefer to not do a cobjob if at all possible on this new build (immediately, at least).

Just do top intake with positive airpressure and if your cat decides to sit ontop of it, just shu it away

[TVwazhere]

6 hours ago, Donutwithacape said:

Hiya, I had a question about the case I was going to purchase for my new build.

 

I was considering strongly the Phantek Enthoo Pro M due to the 5.25" bay which is essential for me, and the airflow capabilities with the case.

 

My problem, however, is that I want to keep the most dust and cat hair out of it as much as possible. Since this particular case has an exposed top that the cat may sit on (albeit with a magnetic dust filter) and intakes on the side of the front panel that are actually BEHIND the dust filter, should I consider another [budget] case when taking into consideration the cat? If so, which ones?

 

My build is the following, for reference if at all necessary: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MBndKZ

 

Thank you!

You could swap the NH-D15 for a 240mm AIO and top mount it (H110i for example). I know that's not something people like to do especially on a really good air cooler like that, but it would be a good way to create airflow moving out of the case upwards where hair might try to fall down in.