Chassis Fan

[Mandy]

Not sure if this the right NG but maybe someone out there can help.
I'm working in a part of Africa where heat and dust is a major problem.
I've noticed that there is a grille and mounting holes at the back of the
case which seems to be for a chassis fan.
Can I use the fan from an old, clapped-out ATX PSU i.e. on a M/B with a
2-pin chassis fan connector with 12V & Ground /

Many Thanks
Mandy

 

[Frank]

Mandy wrote:

| Not sure if this the right NG but maybe someone out there can help.
| I'm working in a part of Africa where heat and dust is a major
| problem. I've noticed that there is a grille and mounting holes at
| the back of the case which seems to be for a chassis fan.
| Can I use the fan from an old, clapped-out ATX PSU i.e. on a M/B
| with a 2-pin chassis fan connector with 12V & Ground /
|
| Many Thanks
| Mandy

You would be better off using a 4 pin molex connector with just the 2
wires. However you can use it if the connector on the MB says
for chassis fan.

 

[Jim Macklin]

The size of fan that fits a case would likely be 90 or even
120 mm and run on 12 vdc. These fans are not expensive.
You can see examples from one supplier www.antec-inc.com .

Be sure that you make the air flow in at the lower front and
out the back. It can be useful to put a clear plastic cover
on the case (temporarily, because the closed metal case
block electromagnetic fields- radio/TV interference) and
watch the air-flow with a little colored smoke.

If it is really hot, you might consider a liquid cooling
system.




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| Mandy wrote:
|
| | Not sure if this the right NG but maybe someone out
there can help.
| | I'm working in a part of Africa where heat and dust is
a major
| | problem. I've noticed that there is a grille and
mounting holes at
| | the back of the case which seems to be for a chassis
fan.
| | Can I use the fan from an old, clapped-out ATX PSU
i.e. on a M/B
| | with a 2-pin chassis fan connector with 12V & Ground /
| |
| | Many Thanks
| | Mandy
|
| You would be better off using a 4 pin molex connector with
just the 2
| wires. However you can use it if the connector on the MB
says
| for chassis fan.
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