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Product:
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MNPCTech Billet Machined Fan Grills |
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Price:
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$14-$23 (CDN) / $13-$21 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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MNPCTech
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Author:
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Hi-TEK
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Date:
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June 14th, 2006
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Rating:
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A closer inspection of the 120mm fan grill reveals the attention to detail and smooth machined brush aluminum finish.
Each corner of the grill has been pre-drilled with a mounting hole to accommodate the bundled stainless steel screws.
The underside of each fan grill has been aligned with a perfectly cut piece of honeycomb modders mesh. The modders mesh
assists with air circulation and adds to the aesthetic design of the product.
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Installation is straightforward and can be completed in less than 5 minutes. Using one of my test rigs that currently
resides in an Ultra Aluminus Case; I started with removing the existing wire fan grills that were already in place.
Once the old wire grills were removed, simply align the new MNPCTech Billet Machined Fan Grills over the old location
and secure the using the stainless steel screws. The only tool required for this process is a Phillips screwdriver.
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I proceeded to repeat this process for a rear 120mm fan mount and side panel which includes a pre-modified window and
80mm fan duct. One nice aspect of the MNPCTech Billet Machined Fan Grills is that the product dramatically changed
the appearance of the Ultra Aluminus Case and complimented the interior aluminum chassis design.
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To complete the overall theme of this case, 2 red Quad LED fans were added as well as a 4-switch rheobus. I'm still in
the process of adding a few new mods to this case but in the meantime the overall appearance has improved.
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Conclusion:
In a sea of mass produced pre-mods and modding accessories it is always nice to see someone step up to the plate and
produce something that is unique and original. MNPCTech is certainly heading in the right direction by establishing its
Pro Line series which caters to budding case modders everywhere. The MNPCTech Billet Machined Fan Grills consist of true
high quality craftsmanship which would fit into any case theme. Installation was a breeze despite the lack of any
accompanying documentation. While initial sizes exist for 80mm, 92mm and 120mm, it would be nice if this was extended
to smaller sizes such as 60mm or 40mm. Budget conscience modders will probably react to the high price tag which ranges
between $14-$23 (CDN) and $13-$21 (U.S). One thing to remember is that most high quality products carry a high price
tag. If you have deep pockets and are looking for a must have item for your upcoming case mod project than I highly
recommend taking a look at this product. Overall, I was pleased with the MNPCTech Billet Machined Fan Grills and award
a final rating of 8.5 out of 10. If you have any questions
regarding this review be sure to visit the MNPCTech website for
more information or discuss them in our forums.
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Pros:
- High quality craftsmanship
- Sturdy construction
- Very unique and well designed
- Case modder friendly
- Easy installation
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Cons:
- Price
- Unavailable in 60mm or 40mm formats
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