It is interesting to note that most commercial electronic equipment did
have air filters on the fans. Computers, for some reason, did not get
them. There is a lot of dust that gets drawn into a computer and a
filter in principal is a good idea. However, I would hesitate to install
one without first making sure that the airflow remains adequate. Flow of
dirty air with dust and all is still better than a much reduced flow of
air.

Periodically (at least once a year) I take an air hose to my computer (I
have a compressor in the garage). If you don't have a compressor, you
could use a vacuum cleaner in reverse - just be sure to do it outside
away from the house or your wife will surely kill you!

Peter
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Columbia College - 11600 Columbia College Drive - Sonora, CA 95370
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-----Original Message-----
Does anyone have an opinion if it is worthwhile to use an intake filter
on the tower or monitor to keep the dust out? A company, W.G. Supply
Corp., http://www.wgsupply.com/, sells Computer  air   intake  & monitor
heat  vent  filters. The idea sounds good. I just wonder if it could
damage the monitor or computer.

john g. cakars

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