computer cases with washable filters

[techidave]

i was just looking at this case and noticed that it had washable filters.  I can see where this might be of value, especially in a dusty environment.  But what happens when it gets really dirty, does it warn you like a projector or window air conditioner that you need to clean or change it?  Or does it just shut down?

I do like the doors over the optical drives.  that too would help keep some dust out of the case.  Or at least it seems like it would.  I am trying to find the right setup for a manufacturing office that wants some new computers.  they are in an office but the office gets pretty dusty too.

[Stoic Joker]

I'd say yes on doors, and no on filters. We had some white box machines with a fine mesh screen (filter) over the air inlet for the processor (P4s...) back in the service department. About the 20th time I had to clean the maddeningly clog prone screens ... I simply cut them out. It just wasn't worth the hassle.

All the newer stuff comes with fan speed controls now so it's kind of a non-issue.

[app103]

I think you'd be better off getting a full room air cleaner with a HEPA filter and keeping it on the opposite side of the room, away from your PCs. It will do both you and your computers a lot of good when the air in your environment is a lot cleaner.

[techidave]

Normally I would say no to the doors but its doubtful they will use use the cd drive very much.  And SJ, you kind of confirmed my suspicions about the filter.

I might have to suggest the room air cleaner to them.  Good suggestion, App103.