good case modding tutorails? espec. cutting holes for fans

[j0b0sapi3n]

im n00b at case modding and im thinking of cutting a hole ont he top of my case for an 80 mm fan cuz my case seems a bit hot, does anyone have any good tutorials that can teach me?

[Wiggo]

http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20020724/index.html ;)

[j0b0sapi3n]

has a window, but no fan tutorial, sorry to be picky, because maybe there is something different from installing a fan from a window ya know what i mean

[Wiggo]

I would've though that would have been enough as the principle is the same just smaller. :confused: :cry:
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[E^vol]

I think j0b0sapi3n meant hole size, location, how to line-up everything...:?:

[Wiggo]

Simple w/ fans as a 80mm fan = 78mm hole, 92mm fan = 90mm hole, etc. Ya could also d/l and print out diagrams for fans that layed out where ya had to drill and cut as well (anyone remember the link for those?).
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[Mr. C]

http://hwfaq.overclockersonline.com/dbasesub.php?catsubid=69

Lots'a tips and templates to be had from there.

Plan the project, measure 3 times, keep a steady hand - how can you go wrong:?:

[Wiggo]

Thanx Mr.C just the one I couldn't think of. :thumb:

but then I don't use them :devil:

[Mr. C]

Just had to figure out exactly what to type in the box at Google (took 2 tries).
have I ever mentioned how much I love Google:D

Never used them either, but then I think I might have natural talents for making holes in stuff:laugh:

[j0b0sapi3n]

actually i didn't completely finish the window tutorial, and i doo not think i have a drill or that saw, any way to use a screw and a handsaw??

[Wiggo]

Don't ya know someone that ya can borrow a drill and jigsaw from as these are even cheap to buy plus always come in handy? :?:
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[j0b0sapi3n]

well im only a teenager still lol im not sure if its safe for me to do it by myself, even tho i have taken woodshop and stuff, maybe i could jsut cut vents and then 4 holes for the fan?

[Mr. C]

LOL
Do I detect a lack of confidence?

I'd reccomend acquiring a drill at a minimum. You could drill a bunch of holes for the intake area of the fan (that after all is what the case manufacturers do), though 1 big hole does allow much more airflow. I have on one occasion drilled a bunch of holes and used a small file to remove the material between them to make the large hole. Just be sure to use a centerpunch so your drill bit doesn't wander.

Making holes in your beloved PC is kind of a nervy undertaking the first time, no doubt about it.

But you now have several guides you requested, so when you are ready it is there for you.

Have fun!

[Wiggo]

Grab an old piece of sheet steel first and practise a few holes into that first. ;)
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[tkrahling]

Use a dremil with cut off wheel attachments, goes right through pretty easily.