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| The original side panel was black. Something more colourful. |
Another view |
A different angle. |
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| The other side panel (inside). Note wiring and sound foam |
Drive cage is full now! | Needed extra-long IDE cable to put last HD on same channel as DVD burner. The small blue box is to keep the CPU fan running for 3 minutes after the PC is turned off. |
February 2004 | ||
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| Assemble tools, parts, etc. | Swapping out the CPU fan for a new ThermalTake fan. The adpater mounts it at a 45-degree angle |
Heatsink and the adapter |
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| The fan also sucks air through its sides | New assembly in place. The CPU fan is now almost touching the rear inlet fan. |
Add a chimney to the power supply to vent air upwards stops hot air from recirculating |
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| Chimney side view. | ||
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