Great mod. Thanks for posting the parts and process. 
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I think it's a great mod that fixes Stern's crap design. You guys are nuts worrying about dust in a backbox PSU. I've seen computer power supplies chalk full of dust running 24/7 for years without issue. Also, we're talking about a cheap metal cover for a cheap PSU that could easily be replaced for the potential buyer that can't handle a better functioning PSU. I did the suggested mod as it was easy and works, but cutting the cover or just ditching it altogether to accommodate a larger, quieter fan is also a great idea.
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Quoted from Shapeshifter:I will hold off for a little then as was going to buy tomorrow.
Tempted as all the parts you list on page 1 are all available.
When you say splice, I guess you mean you twist all 4 wires together and then put tubing on?
Are these the right screws?
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Just go for it. It's an easy mod on a POS power supply. If you blow it up (which you won't) you could easily replace it with a better one immediately.
Quoted from PinMonk:That's the part I don't understand. With the volume of power supplies Stern orders they could DEFINITELY request any fan they wanted in there, but they don't. It's lazy and puzzling.
To me it shows that they just don't care. If there was more competition in their price range, we'd likely see a change. I'm assuming they got a great deal on these PSUs.
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