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1. 29-05-2008 04:01

14cm -exhaust- fan?

i might be wrong, but the fins of the top fan look like they will drag the air in ? and where are the dust filters for the top and side fans ?

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1. 05-06-2008 02:00

Yes, you are wrong.

The top fan is indeed an exhaust fan. The blades (fins?) turn in a clockwise direction and as the leading edge is lower than the trailing edge the air will move upward. Also the leading and trailing edges of fans are curved to the rear from the hub to the tip in order to reduce noise.

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2. 11-06-2008 11:49

I know

i bought the case and the fan indeed pulls out the air.. unfortunately i dont know where to buy a dust filter case or a grid for a 14cm fan :(

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TStarGermany

3. 11-06-2008 19:34

Top Fan Dust Filter

The top fan rock catcher (it won't filter anything smaller than gravel) can be augmented by placing a piece of common fiber glass screen between the fan and the case.

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4. 05-07-2008 13:20

Lol?

Why would you need a air filter for a exhaust fan? Doesnt make any sence.. that will keep the dust inside rather then out lol?!
Also the top van is indeed a exhaust not intake

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5. 05-07-2008 19:21

Filter for top exhaust fan

Unless you run your computer 24/7 the top exhaust fan will allow dust to enter the system if it isn't corrected somehow. If you don't want to remove the top fan to install a filter between the fan and case, place something useless (a mouse pad) over the opening. Just don't forget to remove it on start up!

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6. 30-07-2008 16:50

The "Hundred" series of Antec cases are meant to move lots of air. The Nine and Twelve Hundred cases dont proved filters as they impede air flow. Why the Three Hundred did, is beyond me. If you want filters then look the tons of other cases out there. These are meant to cool lots of hot equipment like a game rig tends to be, but on a budget. You simply have to get used to dusting every month or two. If you take care of your cables this should be a quick simple job with a can of air.

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7. 30-07-2008 18:32

Antec 300 Filters

To rebuke NA (guest), do your homework before you post! The 1200 has filters just like the 300 on the front for the 3 intake fans. In addition, if you ever bothered to actually look at the case you would have noticed that the side perforations are covered with plexiglass on he inside, and the side intake fan has a FILTER. The purpose for these changes came from complaints of the 900. I have a friend with a 900, and he was having to clean weekly to prevent dust buildup temp increases. I installed some simple mesh filters for him. The dust problem was gone and internal temps were nominal.

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