What do u need to cut a hole in my case?

vardman · Mar 21, 2017

Hi everyone,

I have a bitfenix prodigy m case, and as part of my build I have installed a flirc SE IR receiver. It's not built for the case... So I need to mount it somehow and cut a hole in the front of the case or possibly in the 5.25 bay.

What tools or implements would I need to do this effectively, without damaging anything or ruining the aesthetic?

Thanks!

Not_soFast · Mar 21, 2017

Put masking tape and use normal drill if it is small hole and if it is big one just xut small hole and finish with something sharp

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||Console|| · Mar 21, 2017

Depending on the size a normal drill bit will work ,if it's something like a 4 inch hole I would use a knockout set that electricians use to make nice clean hole in panels.

vardman · Mar 21, 2017

Thanks for the replies! I'll give this a shot.

chrisjames61 · Mar 26, 2017

A hole saw is the cheapest way to cut a hole. Also the best imho. Go on YouTube and search for cutting a case fan hole. 99% will be done with a power drill and various size hole saws. The smaller the hole the easier it is to do.

caddi daddi · Mar 26, 2017

hole saws make nasty holes and require a lot of file work, for holes up to about an inch and a half the knock outs work great, a real cheapy can be had at harbor freight for cheap that will work on a computer case.

http://www.harborfreight.com/knockout-punch-kit-10-pc-60575.html
it's so cheap it might punch two holes.

||Console|| · Mar 26, 2017

They don't look much different than my expensive Greenlee set .

caddi daddi · Mar 27, 2017

trust me, it's nowhere near your Greenlee.

Robert17 · Mar 27, 2017

Or you can check out annular cutting as in my sig.

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