Want to start my first mod... need advice

[marc.L]

I got my drill bit and apparently it is meant to cut through metal sideways like a jig-saw. (i.e drill a hole, then push across to cut out shapes)
My problem is the case vibrates too much so when i was practising i had to just drill many small holes to form a shape then cut the metal off with plyers (do u follow me?).
Is this a safe way to do mod's (on a budget, as i dont have a jig-saw or dremel or anything)

My idea is to install 2 case fans on either side of my case because idle temp sits around 44 deg celcius, but when i take off the sides it falls to around low 30's (i assume not enough cool air filtering through) with room temp around low 20's

 

[Wicked Klown]

As long as when your done it looks like a hole. Don't forget to file it down to get rid of burrs.

 

[Arkaine23]

fan placement

Put the fan directly above the cpu, so it gets the benefit of that cooler air. Also, makes it easier if you want to make a duct for that fan.

Not sure if you'll have enough space between the motherboard and side panel to mount a fan on the other side, unless it sits outside the case. A blowhole in the top of your case might be better, but you'll have to be careful not to get metal chips/detritus on your motherboard or cards if you cut a hole in the top.

Make sure to adjust the amount of air exhausted from your case to try to match the amount of air coming in.

 

[stool]

One bit of advice. Place a piece of thin plywood against the side of the case before cutting. This added rigidity will greatly reduce the vibrations. That sounds like a very impractical drill bit, or at least, very hard to work with.

 

[FeralCom]

I haven’t had any luck with those types of bits. I bought one for my Dremel and it didn’t do well at all. The package showed it cutting holes for faucets in a stainless steel sink. Maybe I should have tried it on a sink…or bought a stainless steel case.

 

[Wicked Klown]

I haven’t had any luck with those types of bits. I bought one for my Dremel and it didn’t do well at all. The package showed it cutting holes for faucets in a stainless steel sink. Maybe I should have tried it on a sink…or bought a stainless steel case.

I know what you mean I tried the same. I also used one for a rotozip it worked a little better.