PC Case modifications

[Emc2]

I'm looking for a safe way to modify my case for cooling. Money is almost no object for this project. Also, if anyone has any cool effects done to their cases that would be good too. Anyone have any suggestions?

[wyvrn]

Depends on your case, each one has its own idiosyncracies. Many people bore out a hole in the botton of the front bezel (with a hole drill bit from Home Depot) and create a "wind tunnel" with a fan at the end which draws air in. If you have an intake fan, you also need an out-take. If you have a well-designed box, you can add a fan in the back right behind your cpu which will draw out the most heat. Some people also cut extra fan holes in the sides (for intakes) and top (for pushing rising heat out). Also, many people round out their IDE cables, which promotes better airflow and looks less messy.

Personally, if you buy a well designed case with spots for an in and out fan, you don't need any case modifications, unless you just want to do it for fun or you have a mother-loaded box. Also, buying a case with higher volume keeps overall system temperature down.

Virtual Hideout (http://www.virtualhideout.net)



[This message has been edited by wyvrn (edited 04-11-2001).]

[jaida]

the best way to modify your case for cooling is by making some blow holes.

The dremel is one of the best tools for case modification if your wanting to do some blow holes then definetly get this tool.

for designs etc. go to virtual hideout like wyvrn suggested. Check out the case gallery and use some ideas from there, trust me you will find lots.

[Barney]

I plan on doing some mods on my case. A 120/92mm fan in the top and a 80/92mm in the left side panel. I also want to open the holes for 80mm fan in the front and 80mm and 60mm fan in the back completely. And like Wyrn and Cadd said, making the holes in the front bigger and the one in the bottom of the front.

I have modded my last case as well, I putted a 80mm fan in the top of the case. I used a drill and a round file. The hole is 100% round, even better than a lot of dremel jobs I've seen. It was about 30 minutes work.

[Tuclis]

Well, if you count watercooling safe, as I do. Then that is the best bet for evacuating much of the heat build up from the cpu. Also you can add a heat absorbtion unit along(like a heat sink, but absorbs ambient heat inside the case) and use that inline of the water tubes. As long as you buy quality tubing and connectors. You will not have a problem. I haven't yet, and my computer runs 24/7 for about the past2 months with the mod. I can't remember the website right off hand, but they have kits that will get you started. I'll repost with the site.

[Tuclis]

www.overclock-watercool.com (http://www.overclock-watercool.com)
www.overclockershideout.com (http://www.overclockershideout.com)

[woodyee]

I know this was mentioned before but the link wasn't left so here it is.
http://www.virtualhideout.net/cool_case/index01.shtml

also some pic's of my recently modded Antec SX1030B case here:
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=get_album&ID_Community=MyAntecSX1030Bcasemods&ID_Topic=2

[Bsdboy]

woodyee: I like your case mods especially
the second picture I wish my case looked
like that!

Bsdboy

[woodyee]

definately a sweetheart.....