With all the new AVRs, DVD players, etc., coming out with USB ports. Anyone ever try to use these to power a laptop coolant fan? I figure this would be a nice cheap $10-30 solution mainly for open rack equipment, rather than spending a whole lot more $ (I'm thinking $80 and above/per) for some of the cooling solution out on the market today. What about using a cheap USB hub (AC-powered) if more than one fan is needed, like these:
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Originally posted by BinaryLinguistIn my cabinet, I chain a bunch of PC fans together using this:
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556088776.html
I was just wondering what people use for open ones. Stuff like the older Sony PS3 or Directv receivers get very hot, so a laptop cooler would seem to be a good cheap alternative to these:
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