Sonata: filtering the punched out 'Antec' holes

[devers]

I have a Sonata case. On the whole, it rocks. However, it has these holes that spell out "Antec" on both sides of the case. A lot of air in-take occurs through these holes.

Since the holes have no filtering, a lot of dust gets in through them. I'm wondering if anybody has suggestions on how specifically I should filter them? I went to Home Depot and got some air vent foam... I was going to use double-sided mounting tape and fix the filter over the holes.

However, the particular filter I picked up says it is electrostatic. Lots of filters do this so that they can catch more dust and particulates. I just wonder if having electrostatic foam on the inside of my computer case is a good idea. Could having a such a charged piece of foam in the system harm any components?

If so... any other suggestions for how I can filter this mofo? Every piece of filtering foam I saw at the store said it was "self-charging electrostatic". Where can you pick up regular old, non-charged air-filtering material?

Thanks!

 

[Howard]

No need. Just have positive case pressure, and filter the intake fans.

 

[Sid59]

those fans also help release heat from the psu.

 

[devers]

Originally posted by: Howard
No need. Just have positive case pressure, and filter the intake fans.

Positive case pressure? As in, air would be coming out of the holes instead of going in?

That doesn't happen in my case, and I don't know how to make it happen. I can feel air being sucked in through the holes while the computer is running. Also, this seems to happen a lot with other people. There are pictures online of Sonata case interiors that are extremely dusty... in particular, there are circles of dust build-up that begin spelling out "Antec" on the side of the PSU (ie the dust came in through the holes in the side of the case).

I'm not saying your solution or comment is invalid, I'm just wondering how to pull it off, because it doesn't happen by default, at least in my case.

If filtering is necessary.... what kind of filter should I use? Would electrostatic filter be harmful to my components?

 

[tallman45]

You will need an intake fan to create positive pressure

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: devers

Originally posted by: Howard
No need. Just have positive case pressure, and filter the intake fans.

Positive case pressure? As in, air would be coming out of the holes instead of going in?

That doesn't happen in my case, and I don't know how to make it happen. I can feel air being sucked in through the holes while the computer is running. Also, this seems to happen a lot with other people. There are pictures online of Sonata case interiors that are extremely dusty... in particular, there are circles of dust build-up that begin spelling out "Antec" on the side of the PSU (ie the dust came in through the holes in the side of the case).

I'm not saying your solution or comment is invalid, I'm just wondering how to pull it off, because it doesn't happen by default, at least in my case.

If filtering is necessary.... what kind of filter should I use? Would electrostatic filter be harmful to my components?

Unless powered(which I doubt), a filter should provide no issues for your components. Also, The filter will be grounded on your case, or at least the case will be the closest grounding point, so any discharge would likely go straight to ground.

I.E., I wouldn't worry about an 'Electrostatic' filter.

 

[devers]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero<brUnless powered(which I doubt), a filter should provide no issues for your components. Also, The filter will be grounded on your case, or at least the case will be the closest grounding point, so any discharge would likely go straight to ground.

I.E., I wouldn't worry about an 'Electrostatic' filter.

Thanks That makes sense to me. Cool, well, if nobody else thinks it'll damage my components, then I'm gonna plug those mofos today.