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I don't know whether they're a "bad idea", per se, just that I get rid of them/don't like them. And sure, your idea about the fan is good in theory, but the problems with the fan hole lining up with the actual fan, plus the lack of real benefit (plus the fact that PSU airflow could be severely impeded by a thick single-slot card in the last PCI slot) just makes it more trouble than it's worth. Besides, on a heavily WC'd system, airflow isn't that important.Originally Posted by Mick64
Last edited by DeathWalking; 05-23-2009 at 02:05 PM. Reason: typo
OK, I'm thinking lets compromise. Remove the hole, but make the area above the PSU out of mesh or perforate it? Then put a hole in the PSU support bracket. That way, you can mount the PSU which ever way up you prefer...I don't know whether they're a "bad idea", per se, just that I get ride of them/don't like them. And sure, your idea about the fan is good in theory, but the problems with the fan hole lining up with the actual fan, plus the lack of real benefit (plus the fact that PSU airflow could be severely impeded by a thick single-slot card in the last PCI slot) just makes it more trouble than it's worth. Besides, on a heavily WC'd system, airflow isn't that important.
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That is actually a better compromise and good work Mick64.
Concur; make a large square of mesh -- that allows for different PSU fan placements, for people who want to do it your way, and put the open rails on the bottom, for people who want to do it mine. Everybody wins!
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