NSK3480 Fan Grille Mods
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:04 am
Hello All.
After much laziness and project dodging, I've finally done my fan grille mods for my quiet PC. For comparison, the original NSK3480 thread is here:-
viewtopic.php?t=56875&highlight=
Both the case side panel (CPU fan) and enclosure bottom (VGA fan) were
completed.
CPU Grille
Fan Mod To Avoid Upper Chamber
VGA Grille
Motherboard Header Removal And Capacitor Relocation (original mod) For Fan Location
(Oops! moment during hole placement).
Grille Fitted, Fan Fitted (glued, rubber mounted)
Graphics Card Fitted
The grille (c/w rubber surround) was manufactured for a 8" loudspeaker
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=17772
The grille was cut to size using a hacksaw and pliers and the rubber surround cut to length and glued. The following glues were used:-
http://www.bostik.co.uk/diy/product/evo ... rious-glue
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000 ... 8X8MVC9AAV
Job done!
After much laziness and project dodging, I've finally done my fan grille mods for my quiet PC. For comparison, the original NSK3480 thread is here:-
viewtopic.php?t=56875&highlight=
Both the case side panel (CPU fan) and enclosure bottom (VGA fan) were
completed.
CPU Grille
Fan Mod To Avoid Upper Chamber
VGA Grille
Motherboard Header Removal And Capacitor Relocation (original mod) For Fan Location
(Oops! moment during hole placement).
Grille Fitted, Fan Fitted (glued, rubber mounted)
Graphics Card Fitted
The grille (c/w rubber surround) was manufactured for a 8" loudspeaker
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=17772
The grille was cut to size using a hacksaw and pliers and the rubber surround cut to length and glued. The following glues were used:-
http://www.bostik.co.uk/diy/product/evo ... rious-glue
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000 ... 8X8MVC9AAV
Job done!