Phanteks Shift Intake Fan Baffle

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When I purchased my Phanteks Shift case, many problems caused by poor airflow became apparent, despite its great looks. After figuring out these issues, a series of modifications were made, and this print is just one example. Noticeably, intake and exhaust fans were located close together, prompting the need to force colder intake air across the GPU and motherboard before it was removed by the exhaust fan. This print blocks the direct path between the two fans. It's designed for 140mm fans that are 29mm thick, such as the Noiseblocker NB-eLoop B14-PS, and also blocks off a wiring hole on the case front face that wasn't used. The original .f3d file is included so that the design can be altered to fit more standard-sized fans or different GPU clearances, or if someone wants to use the wiring hole. Standard fan screws can be used for mounting, but zip ties are recommended. Both STL files don't necessarily need to be printed separately, but printing in two parts greatly improves installation difficulty when clearances between the GPU and the fans are tight. If you're concerned about exhausting fresh intake air, this print should help alleviate those worries. I'd like to hear about your results or thoughts on improving the design in the comments.