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easy optical bay fan install mod w/pic

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2009/11/05 15:23:59 (permalink)
here's a very intuitive mod anyone can do: install a 120mm fan in the optical drive bay area. blows air right over the ram modules to the cpu heatsink assembly. used 4 black tie wraps (zip ties) to keep it in place. works great!
the image quality is poor in this pic, but you'll get the idea:

...and below just a couple of extra pics to show off my sweet rig:

the exterior:

the case is a Sigma Luna Black.
Temps went down a couple after this fan install.


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    fuzzynavel
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    Re:easy optical bay fan install mod w/pic 2009/11/05 16:05:21 (permalink)
    That case just has enough space for all your goodies!


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    Re:easy optical bay fan install mod w/pic 2009/11/05 18:23:27 (permalink)
    Nice! But what is the USB cable running into your case for?

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    Re:easy optical bay fan install mod w/pic 2009/11/05 20:15:01 (permalink)
    not the prettiest i know-  its connected to my card reader in the 3.5" front bay..  gotta have a card reader, man!

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    Re:easy optical bay fan install mod w/pic 2009/11/06 06:13:16 (permalink)
    I tried to do that little mod with my case to help with airflow but my cable management just sucks so much I didn't have any room. Looks great!

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    Re:easy optical bay fan install mod w/pic 2010/08/08 16:13:03 (permalink)

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