SuperLanboy - HDD bays

[Tiamat]

This could apply to anybody that has cases with the perpendicularly arranged HDD bays.

Right now, I just use 2 HDDs, a WD74 and a Maxtor 160. It seems that the way this is constructed, much of the intake 120mm air gets blocked/redirected and perhaps, it is not working as efficiently as an Intake.

Are there any suggestions as to a modification I could do to this HDD structure that could increase intake efficiency? I guess i could saw off half of it, but im not sure if that would mess up the structural integrity of the HDD bay or not.

 

[csrx]

You can start by sawing off the fan grill behind the front intake fan.

 

[Tiamat]

alreayd did that. It helped enormously.

Also, cabling is not an issue. Looking into the window all cables are neatly hidden, or against the right side of the case.

 

[Tiamat]

No ideas huh... (except buying a new case of course)

 

[xbassman]

I saw a pic of a modded case once where the user cut away all unnecessary metal from his HD cage.
He left about 1/4" strips that had the holes for hdd mounting. His cage was forward facing which is probably better for airflow.
Might be kinda extreme, but if you're up for a challenge I am sure if would help.

 

[Tiamat]

thx for your reply, however that doesnt hold for my situation as the bays are perpendicular to the design you mentioned.

Does anybody else have any other suggestions? Drilling/Sawing recommendations with insight on possible loss in structural integrity?

 

[xbassman]

Originally posted by: Tiamat
thx for your reply, however that doesnt hold for my situation as the bays are perpendicular to the design you mentioned.

Does anybody else have any other suggestions? Drilling/Sawing recommendations with insight on possible loss in structural integrity?

Yes I know how your bays are aranged. You would have to remove them. If they are rivited to the case you would need to drill them out, then when finished put use self tapping screws or bolts to reattach them.

Another thought...If your case temps are suffering from lack of fresh air supply, you can drill another intake in the case door. This can help to cool your video card/chipset.

 

[RalfHutter]

Drill out the rivets and remove the HDD cage entirely. Suspension mount your two drives using this method.

You'll have gained all the way around. Your drives will run cooler and a lot quieter.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: RalfHutter
Drill out the rivets and remove the HDD cage entirely. Suspension mount your two drives using this method.

You'll have gained all the way around. Your drives will run cooler and a lot quieter.

Now that interests me greatly. Removing the entire drive bay would be a great solution. I have to figure out how/where to suspend the 2 drives.

Perhaps this http://www.svc.com/mahadrsi.html could be something I could use.

 

[RalfHutter]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: RalfHutter
Drill out the rivets and remove the HDD cage entirely. Suspension mount your two drives using this method.

You'll have gained all the way around. Your drives will run cooler and a lot quieter.

Now that interests me greatly. Removing the entire drive bay would be a great solution. I have to figure out how/where to suspend the 2 drives.

You'd suspend the two drives below your floppy bay, just like it shows in that article. Use that shock-cord (available from McMaster.com) and fittings and you'll be in great shape.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: RalfHutter

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: RalfHutter
Drill out the rivets and remove the HDD cage entirely. Suspension mount your two drives using this method.

You'll have gained all the way around. Your drives will run cooler and a lot quieter.

Now that interests me greatly. Removing the entire drive bay would be a great solution. I have to figure out how/where to suspend the 2 drives.

You'd suspend the two drives below your floppy bay, just like it shows in that article. Use that shock-cord (available from McMaster.com) and fittings and you'll be in great shape.

Thanks! It costs only 1.50$US for 10 feet of that cord at McMaster, so this seems to be the viable option.

 

[Triforceofcourage]

I like my antec lanboy, I put a blue led intake fan on the front and one on the back. Cooling and temperatures on mine are fine without doing anything.

 

[chinkgai]

jes upgrade the fan

the stock one sucks

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: chinkgai
jes upgrade the fan

the stock one sucks

i was intending to put an Al Evercool in. However, I also wanted ideas on how to maximize airflow without too much stuff causing air turbulence.