Small Computer Mod

[Kornowski]

Hi Guys,

I have 3 spare drive bays on the front of my PC and I want to add a 120mm fan there. What size drill but would be Ok to drill to holes for the screws? Looks as if it's a 4mm hole on the fan?

Also, Does anybody know where I can buy replacment pannels if it goes wrong

I think I'm going to tape them together and then use a coping saw and then file it down, I'll also need to buy a fan grill at some point.

Thanks a lot!

 

[Kornowski]

It's Ok, I don't need any help anymore, I've decided not to do it, I'm going to buy one

 

[Kornowski]

Actually, I've changed my mind, New idea:

I want to buy an 80mm and 120mm hole saw, anybody know where I can get one in the UK that is suitable for cutting through a thin PC metal case.

Also, Where can I get spare blanking plates for the front bays?
Can you?

Also, Sorry for all the questions, If I was to cut a 120mm hole in the top of my case, would it be an intake or exhaust fan?

Thanks

 

[DrCuddles]

Remeber, always use Drills safely!

I googled your hole saw question and got this:
80mm and 120mm hole saw


hope it helps

 

[Kornowski]

Thanks dude,

I found this:

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A337704&ts=14634&id=16987

What size Arbor would I need to get?

Any ideas on where to find blanking plates?

 

[Shane]

i think you can buy blanking plates from any computer store realy,Just ask em.
Im sure i saw some in Maplin anyway

as for your question

If I was to cut a 120mm hole in the top of my case, would it be an intake or exhaust fan?

i dunno,What do you have those fans as at the side of your case?
Intake or exhaust?

 

[Kornowski]

i think you can buy blanking plates from any computer store realy,Just ask em.
Im sure i saw some in Maplin anyway

Ok sure, I had a look on their site and I couldn't find any

i dunno,What do you have those fans as at the side of your case?
Intake or exhaust?

I have two 80mm intake fans on the side and an 80mm exhaust fan on the back.

 

[Shane]

Ok sure, I had a look on their site and I couldn't find any



I have two 80mm intake fans on the side and an 80mm exhaust fan on the back.

ohh right,Hmm i dunno mate realy Doesnt ebuyer have any at all?

i would have the top fan if you put one in as an intake then,Dunno if that would be the best option but thats probably what i would do.

 

[Kornowski]

Ok sure, Thanks a lot for the help mate

 

[PabloTeK]

Use the top fan as an exhaust as heat rises and there'll be a lot of heat.

 

[Kornowski]

Right, I don't have an intake at the front though.

 

[Kornowski]

Here's my idea for some new fans, the red ones I already have.
I don't know if I'd need the 120mm on the top, I don't really want to drill a hole in my case, but I don't mind doing it to the front bay covers.

Would it help or should I just leave it?

Also, Where can I buy spare black front bay covers in the UK? Thanks.

 

[taylormsj]

|Im thinking about wacking a 120mm at the top of my case as well - exhaust i think

 

[Kornowski]

I don't really want to cut a hole in my case though, I'm quiet happy to do it in the drive bays though

Don't know if an exhaust 120mm on the top would be worth it, also, it may just suck the air coming from the 80mm on the front back out?

 

[taylormsj]

I was thinking about just drilling a lot of holes - did this before on an old case and it worked well - possibly intake would be beneficial - have to try it out

 

[oscaryu1]

but doesnt the PSU make alot of heat? do i would make it an exhaust... but if there are vents on the end of the PSU yes... it would help alot... cool it more =) my cmoputer is crap... 2 PSU fans, 1 CPU Fan, 3 Case Fans, 2 HDD fans... and there all blowing in, except the 2 PSU fans... gonna toast my cmoputer today

 

[liquidshadow]

Top is definitely exhaust. Also, did you know that a regular CD is that same size as a 120mm fan? and a mini-cd is a 80mm.
Good references to go by.

 

[Kornowski]

I was thinking about just drilling a lot of holes - did this before on an old case and it worked well - possibly intake would be beneficial - have to try it out

Thats something I'd never thought of, Good idea, would it work though?

but doesnt the PSU make alot of heat? do i would make it an exhaust... but if there are vents on the end of the PSU yes... it would help alot... cool it more =) my cmoputer is crap... 2 PSU fans, 1 CPU Fan, 3 Case Fans, 2 HDD fans... and there all blowing in, except the 2 PSU fans... gonna toast my cmoputer today

Yeah, but if I put an 80mm fan on the front, wouldn't the top 120mm suck it all back out again?

Top is definitely exhaust. Also, did you know that a regular CD is that same size as a 120mm fan? and a mini-cd is a 80mm.
Good references to go by.

Thanks for that, Yeah, I'm sure they'll come in handy

 

[g4m3rof1337]

I am going to add a top 80mm LED fan on the top of my case soon.

 

[taylormsj]

Yeh drillings holes worked perfectly could take the advice and draw round a CD and then drill holes within the shape