Finally - I've been meaning to do this mod for months. It took my CPU load temp down 10°C (52 to 42) and case temp down 13°C (36 to 23). I was running pretty hot because I have six HDs, a GF4 4600, and a 2500+ at 1.9v crammed inside my case (which is small to begin with).
Exterior: I had to have this side facing down while cutting, most of the scorching is on this side
Interior: not that bad for my first time using a plasma cutter...
Fans: 125 CFM Panaflos
All finished.
My advice: don't use a plasma cutter, the sidepanel is too thin. Also, don't put the holes exactly where I did, move them towards the front of the case about a half inch (otherwise the sidepanel fan hits the motherboard tray fan when you try to put it on, forcing you to move the motherboard tray out an inch while you slide the sidepanel forward into place).
Right now I have both fans as intakes, but I'll try experimenting with 1 exhaust 1 intake and 2 exhaust. What do you guys think is best?
Exterior: I had to have this side facing down while cutting, most of the scorching is on this side
Interior: not that bad for my first time using a plasma cutter...
Fans: 125 CFM Panaflos
All finished.
My advice: don't use a plasma cutter, the sidepanel is too thin. Also, don't put the holes exactly where I did, move them towards the front of the case about a half inch (otherwise the sidepanel fan hits the motherboard tray fan when you try to put it on, forcing you to move the motherboard tray out an inch while you slide the sidepanel forward into place).
Right now I have both fans as intakes, but I'll try experimenting with 1 exhaust 1 intake and 2 exhaust. What do you guys think is best?