Looking for opinions on this idea...

Zenithic4k · 10-29-2007, 06:06 AM

Ok I recently finished building my computer, granted I'm still a newbie at it--along with customizing--I wanted a few opinions on a fan idea I had. I only use one optical drive, seeing as its all I need I have 3 empty expansion bays for other drives that I'll probably never use. Does anyone know, if it would be possible to fit a 120mm or 80mm fan (intake) to the front of my computer? I know I would have to make some modifications but I just want to know if anyone has tried it or thinks its an idea worth trying.

I'll post pics if needed.

HawMan · 10-29-2007, 09:34 AM

You mean something like this?

http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/...&cat=53&page=1

Zenithic4k · 10-29-2007, 03:38 PM

Exactly. Anyone know where they sell something like this in the US? Would this fit in the actual disk drive bays or just for the HD's (like in the pic). That would be way better then me having to retro fit a 120 or 80mm

**forcifer** · 10-29-2007, 07:57 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9141&Tpk=A2309

there are a few others, but thats about it

http://www.xoxide.com/scythe-kama-bay-cooler-black.html maybe?

**Doby** · 10-29-2007, 08:21 PM

Most cases have a spot in the front to mount at least 1 80mm fan, this is usually low in the front of the case

Zenithic4k · 10-31-2007, 01:23 PM

So the standard CD drive bay is the 5.25? i think the kama was exactly what i am looking for, read up that their fans suck though so perhaps I will buy another 120mm from newegg for cheap.

Thanks so much, I had no idea they had this kinda thing. Figured I'd have to pull off a DIY.

10-29-2007, 06:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zenithic4k Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 50 OS: XPx64	Looking for opinions on this idea... Ok I recently finished building my computer, granted I'm still a newbie at it--along with customizing--I wanted a few opinions on a fan idea I had. I only use one optical drive, seeing as its all I need I have 3 empty expansion bays for other drives that I'll probably never use. Does anyone know, if it would be possible to fit a 120mm or 80mm fan (intake) to the front of my computer? I know I would have to make some modifications but I just want to know if anyone has tried it or thinks its an idea worth trying. I'll post pics if needed.

10-29-2007, 09:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,938 OS: Win XP My System	Re: Looking for opinions on this idea... You mean something like this? http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/...&cat=53&page=1 __________________ Please Consider Donating to keep the site free.

10-29-2007, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zenithic4k Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 50 OS: XPx64	Re: Looking for opinions on this idea... Exactly. Anyone know where they sell something like this in the US? Would this fit in the actual disk drive bays or just for the HD's (like in the pic). That would be way better then me having to retro fit a 120 or 80mm

10-29-2007, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
forcifer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas City kansas Posts: 3,625 OS: Vista Premium 32 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Looking for opinions on this idea... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9141&Tpk=A2309 there are a few others, but thats about it http://www.xoxide.com/scythe-kama-bay-cooler-black.html maybe? __________________ now i remember

10-29-2007, 08:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 8,081 OS: XP sp2/ Vista My System	Re: Looking for opinions on this idea... Most cases have a spot in the front to mount at least 1 80mm fan, this is usually low in the front of the case __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

10-31-2007, 01:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zenithic4k Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 50 OS: XPx64	Re: Looking for opinions on this idea... So the standard CD drive bay is the 5.25? i think the kama was exactly what i am looking for, read up that their fans suck though so perhaps I will buy another 120mm from newegg for cheap. Thanks so much, I had no idea they had this kinda thing. Figured I'd have to pull off a DIY.