Re: System Saver GS?

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MQSmith writes ...
> 
> How exactly does this cool the GS from the outside?  Does this require
> any case-modification (cutting holes in it, etc?)
> 
> Also, what would be a reasonable price to pay for such a product?

     As Dave mentions, the air is drawn up through vents in the top. The cool
air comes in through the bottom and any other openings, like any Slot access
panel you leave open in the back.

     There is no need for case modifications. Some users have removed the metal
shielding on the top, back, and bottom. In some situations, this could lead to
noticeable increase in TV/Radio interference; in others, it doesn't seem to.
Getting rid of the shielding increases air flow and eliminates a possible
shorting hazard.

     Tests using a thermometer inside the case show that System Saver GS
definitely keeps the IIgs cooler inside. If you use your IIgs with just a
Stereo Card and other relatively cool running Slot cards installed, you
probably do not need fan cooling. If you add an accelerator board and/or any
other hot-running cards, some forced-air cooling is a good idea.

     Of course, the System Saver IIgs does add AC line deglitching plus the
convenience of front-panel switching for your computer and an Aux switch for
peripherals you may want to powerup separately-- for example, you can push Aux
to get an external hard disk or Zip Drive going before powering ON the
computer.

     A typical price for a System Saver IIgs seems to be $20-$30.

     An alternative which would not mess up your computer's appearance is to
cut out part of the back (center) panel and mount a fan to pull air out of the
case there. Some information on several fans you might use is available at
http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2POWER.html#017 .



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