Hyper Threaded Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 Even though it's still not stable yet, I got a tremendous improvement (-2c) from cutting out those fan grilles on my case and it's a thousand times quieter than before. CPU is also cooler, by at least 2c. This evening or weekend, I'm going to tear it down again and use the compressed air to clean out any little bits of metal. Just wanted to report on my improvements so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty11212 Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 congrats, think you can post us some pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Threaded Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 (edited) Got two big pics coming up... 56k watch out Front: Rear: Cuts are a bit poor looking, the moulding stuff wouldn't fit and I didn't have the proper tool for enlarging the holes for grommets... Looks ghetto but it works. Edited August 25, 2005 by Hyper Threaded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty11212 Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 might wanna make a filter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Threaded Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 I keep the door shut most of the time... My case has the filter built-in. Yes, bow to the god of Panaflo.. heh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 Looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Get those 50 cents chrome round grills, they're the best when you want quiet and cheap. Btw for anyone still having those stamped in metal grills GET THEM OFF!!! loll Another btw Did you say you'll get a can of air to clean out those bits of metal??? I hope you'll get your mobo and stuff out of there first, cause those metal bits will create more problems than you'll ever be able to handle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apostolics Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 yeah you dont want to get a short Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Threaded Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 I've already used compressed air to clean off the soundcard and videocard, still need to do the motherboard too, but it's a pain in the arse to get out. I might get some thicker trim that actually fits and some beefier screws cos none of the fans are really properly secured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanksta Posted August 31, 2005 Posted August 31, 2005 gaping holes, nice no way to get better air flow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted August 31, 2005 Posted August 31, 2005 You cut the holes with the hardware still installed in the case?!?!?! The rule of removing all hardware before taking a dremel to the case is like Modding 101!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Threaded Posted August 31, 2005 Posted August 31, 2005 The pics were taken after the mod, when the computer was running... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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