Do you guys put grills or meshes on your AIO fans?

[MoonC A T]

Just curious who does and who doesn't. Seems like it would be cleaner to put one on. Currently running my EVGA CLC 120 grilless.

[Monk]

Grills are 9nly really useful to stop stuff hitting the fans, if its in the case all it will really do is get in the way of airflow, unless you like the look, I'd skip it.

[[N]ebsun]

I have mesh on all the vents entering my PC - my case came with high air flow grill and mesh then I added layers of fibreglass insect screen on the outside. It doesn't impede airflow too much.

Over around 4 years I have opened it up maybe twice a year to clean and there is pretty much no dust inside. occasionally vacuum / wash the outer mesh when it looks dusty.

Grill would prevent cable knocking against the fan if you have it mounted facing out, but isn't necessary.

[MoonC A T]

Was thinking this would help and be functional vs for looks. https://www.performance-pcs.com/fans-accessories/fan-filters/filterright-120mm-aluminum-fan-filter-uv-red-fr120-uvr-d.html

[_I_]

only if the case does not have a good grill on the fan mount, or if there are a lot of wires near by

edit was thinking of the wire grill
thats like nylon grills, only useful in very dusty areas, and would need to be cleaned often

[[N]ebsun]

Originally posted by ᴹᴼᴼᴺC A T:

Was thinking this would help and be functional vs for looks. https://www.performance-pcs.com/fans-accessories/fan-filters/filterright-120mm-aluminum-fan-filter-uv-red-fr120-uvr-d.html

Looks like it would block a lot of airflow - might be better to look for something like what is used on PSU fans. If it's blowing from inside the case to outside, you wouldn't really need a filter - you want dust to not get inside in the first place, but if it does get in then it's better to let it get out as well

[Autumn_]

I just run bare fans, nothing in front or behind them.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Fancy grilles is kind of a dead fad.
You want as little restrictions as possible when it comes to any airflow towards or away from your fans. Putting grilles onto fans can also create turbulence, vibrations and noise.

[Monk]

Originally posted by _I_:

only if the case does not have a good grill on the fan mount, or if there are a lot of wires near by

edit was thinking of the wire grill
thats like nylon grills, only useful in very dusty areas, and would need to be cleaned often

Yeah I was thinking wire grills to stop stuff hitting the fans too, not individual dust filters, those things look like a pain to keep clean abd that they would seriously hamper airflow.

Honestly, if your case is old/basic enough to not have removable filters, perhaps its time gir a new case? They don't cost much these days.

[MoonC A T]

I think I'll leave them as is with no grill/filter. Thanks all.