New Computer Desk

[SplinterDB]

I bought a new computer desk because my Wife needed the case enclosed because We run a Daycare in our home.

Babies+Electric Cords=Bad

I have a small fan to move air, but board temps still up and I want to OC some more when I mod my Applebred's Multiplier.

 

[imported_Rusty]

Dig through some of the woodworking supply stores like Rockler, Woodcraft, etc to find some mesh inserts to put into the desk where the tower is located. Newark In One may have some inserts that would work as well or maybe even use fan guards.

If you do not have a hole saw see if the local Home Depot or mom and pop tool rental can get you one for the day.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Rusty
Dig through some of the woodworking supply stores like Rockler, Woodcraft, etc to find some mesh inserts to put into the desk where the tower is located. Newark In One may have some inserts that would work as well or maybe even use fan guards.

If you do not have a hole saw see if the local Home Depot or mom and pop tool rental can get you one for the day.

It depends on the laws, but speaker cloth and chicken wire/etc can qualify as enclosed sometimes....almost = airflow.

 

[xbassman]

If your power supply has an external molex connector (ie. Antec True Power) You could cut a hole and mount a case fan in your desk.

 

[SplinterDB]

Thanks for your help. I have a 80mm hole drill. I can mod some holes in the front and side for a flow thru,.

I cant do the molex connector though.

The Lady at the HW dept said as long as kids can't get their fingers in the fan. I think screen mesh will work best.

Thanks

 

[akira34]

You could get some ducting and just have open holes (without fans) in the front or to the outside of the desk to suck air in. Put the other end of the ducting at the intake fans and then others to from the exhaust fans to the back (to directly dump the air outside and not have it backwash in again).

 

[Cerb]

You could have a hole in front of and below the PC, assuming you have 2-3 inches below it, and then just make a hole in the back. Both can have mesh installed (what a screen door uses aught to be OK), and made so it is secured from the inside. Get some molding to go around it, and it may even look good .

 

[SplinterDB]

I like the ducting idea. I was wondering about fans I can run several off my main ps contacts but I don't want to overload the PC too much. I have AC fan blowing air in but it is marginal at best. any suggestions on fans AC or Computer?

 

[Cerb]

As always, Panaflo L. DC (any computer fans) would be the easiest, as you can find plenty of different ones, and if needed, undervolt with equal ease.

 

[Safeway]

I bought a desk that has a computer shelf on the far side, rather than an enclosed cabinet. Overheating is a big problem for those desks.

 

[SplinterDB]

Update.

Yes Safeway it does have the open shelf riser. I went down to a decent computer store and they have a 120mm Antec for $25 with a small case mod to run power wire to the fan it can pull air from below past case to the top.

 

[alkemyst]

Using 12V may be counterproductive with 120V being readily available in this situation.

 

[SplinterDB]

Where can i find small 120 mm that are 120V fans?
Ive looked around but most are these big bulky things or
small POS.

 

[Cerb]

Originally posted by: SplinterDB
Where can i find small 120 mm that are 120V fans?
Ive looked around but most are these big bulky things or
small POS.

...that's why it will be easier to use a 12v DC fan. Get a PSU connectir outiside the case, if you want to do it that way, and use a PC fan of your choice. Or just make a larger hole right behind the PC exhaust and screen it, same w/ intake.

 

[SplinterDB]

[/quote]...that's why it will be easier to use a 12v DC fan. Get a PSU connectir outiside the case, if you want to do it that way, and use a PC fan of your choice. Or just make a larger hole right behind the PC exhaust and screen it, same w/ intake.[/quote]

The Antecs are heavy Bruisers that move a ton of air. They should be easy to attach to the desk.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Cerb

Originally posted by: SplinterDB
Where can i find small 120 mm that are 120V fans?
Ive looked around but most are these big bulky things or
small POS.

...that's why it will be easier to use a 12v DC fan. Get a PSU connectir outiside the case, if you want to do it that way, and use a PC fan of your choice. Or just make a larger hole right behind the PC exhaust and screen it, same w/ intake.

If you are going to stick with 120mm then perhaps a DC fan would be easier, personally I'd go as large as possible and use the size for airflow and less noise.

There is a huge difference in the noise level of a 60mm fan vs a 120mm, even a 80mm fan all moving the same CFM.