gotdamojo06 Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 Im thinking about cutting out holes in the plexi and adding more fans on the side of the case as intake and something i have needed to do for a long time, a top exaust. will it be work doing the side fans? <-----EDIT-----> What would be the best thing to cut through the plastic window and the metal? It has a design on the side of the case that im going to cut off so that I will be able to put the fans in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 i would say use one of these for both the metal and plastic as i have done it before and know it works great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 great, try to find one of those in 120mm size.... didn't work for me, so I used a jigsaw, pefect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 (edited) if you get a holesaw, look for one slightly smaller... so DON'T look for a 120mm holesaw for 120mm fans... instead look for a 114mm holesaw and you will find millions of them... (oh, only 6,010 results on google: http://www.google.com/search?q=114mm+holes...ient=firefox-a) i also have an 86mm holesaw for my 92mm fans... (5,010 results on google: http://www.google.com/search?hs=Ijz&hl...mp;btnG=Search) especially for kingdingeling: 114mm holesaw in germany http://www.rsonline.de/cgi-bin/bv/rswww/se...heID=denetscape Edited November 11, 2006 by hardnrg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdamojo06 Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 and those work in cordless drills? this is my plan. replace the 80mm fan on the side with 4 120mm fans and putting them as intakes, then cutting a hole for a 120mm fan on the top for exaust. then im thinking about finally replacing the stock amd fan for a new one, but i will do this either over thanksgiving if i can find some where to get some cheap fans or over christmas. both are long breaks and it would actually be worth taking the computer back home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 yes you can use a cordless drill but it will run the battery down quiker than ususal so you may have to recharge it a few times unless of course you are talking an 18+ volt cordless which i have never played with but i have used a 12v one to make about 4 or 5 2 inch holes with a holesaw before and the steel was thicker than that of a computer case becuase they were electrical panels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 i don't use cordless tools :/ i have a 1050W corded Ryobi drill http://www.ryobipower.co.uk/files/06/layou...p?productID=227 if you have a thin steel case, an aluminium case, or a cordless drill with a high gear ratio giving loads of torque, then you might be able to use your cordless drill... i'd tend to say generally it's not going to happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeMachine Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 Make sure you go slow.. You dont want the drill to power you instead you want to power the drill.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdamojo06 Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 My dad also has a cord drill, but I was more or less just wondering if that was a special bit for a certain tool, such as a drimel (sp?) but can I get one of those bits at ACE hardware or something? <-----EDIT-----> So i need to look for a 114mm hole drill bit instead of a 120mm hole drill bit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 holesaws generally fit onto a 6mm arbor... it's basically a 6mm (or 15/64" or w/e you crazy people use lol ) drill bit with a threaded and locking section to clamp to the actual holesaw... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeble Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 My dad also has a cord drill, but I was more or less just wondering if that was a special bit for a certain tool, such as a drimel (sp?) but can I get one of those bits at ACE hardware or something? <-----EDIT-----> So i need to look for a 114mm hole drill bit instead of a 120mm hole drill bit? Yes, look for 114mm hole saws. You can find them at just about any hardware store. Try checking online too. I know Lowe's let's you check if a specific product is available at a local store. And they should fit in just about any drill. Unless you've got a really, really small drill... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 in the US we have 3/8 and 1/2 inch as the most popular sizes or in you case hardnrg it would be 6mm and 13mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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