Cut the horizontal bits between pci slots?
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Cut the horizontal bits between pci slots?
do we really NEED the little horizontal bits between the PCI cards? i know they use the end bit to screw to which i'd keep but surely the horizontal part inbetween does little more than fill the gap? i was thinking of cutting them out and installing an 80mm fan there to exhaust heat from my graphics card, what do you guys think? (cant really afford to go buy a new case if its a bad idea so trusting you guys )
Well, those bits between the slots have two main functions: they add structural rigidity to the case, and they shield against EM static. Plus a little bit of effect in keeping the dust bunnies out.
If you are willing to downgrade these, go right ahead and cut up your case! In reality, most of us have so many other holes in the cases (unguarded fans and such) I wouldn't think a bit of additional snipping is going to cause your pc to bluescreen, though it may be more prone to denting if you move it about a lot (as in lan parties, not vacuuming).
If you are willing to downgrade these, go right ahead and cut up your case! In reality, most of us have so many other holes in the cases (unguarded fans and such) I wouldn't think a bit of additional snipping is going to cause your pc to bluescreen, though it may be more prone to denting if you move it about a lot (as in lan parties, not vacuuming).
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brilliant idea! do you think it would work? and would they bend back ok? very temptingKlaymenDK wrote:Well, you can also grab a pair of pliers and *twist* those bits 90 degrees. Then they will still provide *some* amount of structural strength, but will be better aligned for airflow. It won't be pretty, though.
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mine never have...SlaveToSilence wrote:brilliant idea! do you think it would work? and would they bend back ok? very temptingKlaymenDK wrote:Well, you can also grab a pair of pliers and *twist* those bits 90 degrees. Then they will still provide *some* amount of structural strength, but will be better aligned for airflow. It won't be pretty, though.
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depends...SlaveToSilence wrote:have never what, bent back?
on one case I removed all traces of pci brackets and on another I just bent them 90. The bent ones stayed bent just like the ones I did on an old gateway PSU. (as recommended here on SPCR)
The cut out ones didn't really effect case rigidity, but it was a very heavy duty case. (but very sharp til i ground them down)
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I cut those things on my solo to put a 92mm fan there.
I've since changed my GPU and I haven't tried to put this solution back together. I might try again to see what happens with the Accelero...
Also in my experience, you'd get better results with the fan blowing IN the case, rather than out if the case. Main problem is the heat inside the case though... Best way to know for sure is to give it a try
I've since changed my GPU and I haven't tried to put this solution back together. I might try again to see what happens with the Accelero...
Also in my experience, you'd get better results with the fan blowing IN the case, rather than out if the case. Main problem is the heat inside the case though... Best way to know for sure is to give it a try