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The fans are all wired to a variable output AC adapter from Radio Shack. It's max output is 12V; however, I have adjusted it down to around 8V so that the 3 fans don't run as fast and loud.

Here is a photo of the fans while I was wiring them together:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smorty71/14979844/

The fans keep the inside of the rack at under 80 degrees F when the XBOX 360 is running (I have a small digital thermometer tucked in the back of the rack).]]>Jul 21st 2006 2:07PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2006/07/21/your-directv-h20-running-hot-install-a-fan/http://hd.engadget.com/2006/07/21/your-directv-h20-running-hot-install-a-fan/Jul 22nd 2006 6:20AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2006/07/21/your-directv-h20-running-hot-install-a-fan/http://hd.engadget.com/2006/07/21/your-directv-h20-running-hot-install-a-fan/Jul 22nd 2006 9:00AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2006/07/21/your-directv-h20-running-hot-install-a-fan/http://hd.engadget.com/2006/07/21/your-directv-h20-running-hot-install-a-fan/Jul 23rd 2006 10:23PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2006/07/21/your-directv-h20-running-hot-install-a-fan/http://hd.engadget.com/2006/07/21/your-directv-h20-running-hot-install-a-fan/I agree with the external mount option, if nothing else, it keeps the airflow in the case from being obstructed and can pull air better than pushing it through the grills.
It will also prevent those that lease from needing to open their case.]]>Jul 27th 2006 4:11PM