DaKine73

Here is another tip.
If you are handy with tools!
Once again if not, get some else to help you or do it for you!

This one is for the CPU, specialy if you have an older case that does not have a direct intake to the CPU.

You will need a roud cardboard pipe around 4" in diameter. Big enough to fit around the fan.

OK let me put it in simple words, here is what i did to mine.

I got and old case...(i have not upgraded my case because its like an old cadillac! very hard and sturdy. some new cases maybe functional and look nice but are weak in the structural side. and if you are on a budget all that cost under $100 is weak! a good mid-tower will cost around $150 +.)

So here is the cheap remedy!

I got a phenom 9850 BE whith the stock fan ( this fan will be replaced soon too)
I got a cardboard pipe 4" in diameter.

First i measured the pipe around the fan, marked the corners of the fan in the pipie where i cutted notches so the pipe will fit around the fan .

2 once the pipe fits perfect i meassured the pipe mounted on the fan to the edde of the case (where the door is to be)

Cut the pipe to fit inside the case when the door is closed.

3 mark the door a hole a little smaller than the pipe. ( measure twise cut once)

cut out that hole marked on the door , file the edges so they be smooth. preventing unwanted cuts.

4 you are almost done!

5 optional i wraped and glued the pipe wth aluminum foil (i guess to make it look good) and attached a plastic screen to the outside end . to prevent exessive dust from comming in.

6 done mount the pipe! close the door! now your cpu can breathe fresh air!!! enjoy



I will post some pics latter to clarify any questions