Case Mod Guide: Adding Cooling Fan with Hole Saw, www.mnpctech.com

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[@wettuga2762]

Still useful today (2024)! I have an old retro computer and instead of modding a fan to the 3Dfx graphics card, I'll mod the case with a 120mm white fan with wire fan guard directly blowing air into the graphics card and all the other components 🙂

[@oliss10]

I dont have a holesaw, but is it stupid to drill alot of holes instead of having a big hole which is demonstrated in the video?

[@98FormulaBird]

Would this same technique work with a glass panel or a plastic side panel on the case? I am not sure if mine is glass or plastic. I think its plastic but its thick n heavy almost like a light glass. Would it shatter or will it work just the same as in the video

[@Strife2211]

98FormulaBird too violent and too much vibration.

[@mech2159]

Nice. This will help with the Q300l heat problem.

[@KaminKevCrew]

what size hole saw do you use for 140mm fans?

[@luckys1evin]

Bill Owen, The Bob Ross of casemodding.

[@alfonsochavez4675]

Esta madre se llama corta círculos o broca sierra para que no anden batallando con la traducción.

[@AlexanderStore]

"So that the fanhole is perfectly straight" how can it not be :D?

[@FeudalMoon]

@BoY860 Nice, I'm gonna do this to a Cooler Mater Elite 310. Not the best case ever, but it looks sleek, and I'm all for aesthetics :P

[@LuMario]

Would this method also apply to perspex? I'm looking at possibly doing a custom side window job to my Antec 1200 (Similar to Tjharlow's work), however I at the same time want to postion a 120mm fan to run over and cool the GFX card(s). Can't currently use the side fan in the 1200 because of TRUE120 black prevent me from doing so.

[@zver711]

I'm planning on installing a fan on the front panel which is plastic. Question here is - do I use my rotary tool, or the drill and hole saw like in this video?

[@Sleepersunfire]

good guide i need to get myself a proper 120mm instead of doing 7 holes with a smaller one lol

[@cambrown__]

You look like rorke from cod ghosts

[@cambrown__]

dude my comment is over 3 years old...

[@Aristowi]

Airflow question: Are side fans really necessary? I removed mine because it was making a low yet annoying noise due to vibration (it didnt disappear even with rubber grommets), I record acoustic instruments so that was a real problem. I put it as a bottom fan instead and now I am thinking of making a side window (to cover the side holes and also because it looks cool). Should I add a side fan in the window? or is it better to add top exhaust and be fine with the bottom and front intake? Thanks

[@MooTaters]

Nice but you had to have taken off the 90mm fan holder to screw it on being it's right in the way. Unless that was something you have to attach which I could have sworn it was already installed up there fan and everything when you get the case.

[@MooTaters]

Man I just wish when thermaltake first built the armor case that they just made a 120mm fan on top for exhaust. That or they didn't put that cruddy top plastic thing on it that terribly blocks airflow and put something else that looked just as nice.

[@0Jacob0]

Bill, I'm curious as to how much those Hole saw attachments are in the US, i haven't had any luck finding them on the net (To buy in Australia) How much were your *set* in the US? When i priced them here at our local hardware store they were around $120 AUD.

[@teasea6386]

SORRY - HIT CHARACTER LIMIT Wanted to just add that the recommendations for fitting grommets also says you should try to ease the "lip" under, using the screwdriver like a tire iron, not to "stab" it through.

[@BoY860]

sweet im getting a Silverstone Raven Rv1, but it does not have enough fans but looks amazing =D ill be adding 2 120mm fans to the back as well as 2 120 mm fans behind it for a radiator =D

[@NocturnalDistortion]

I want to add 6 80mm fans to my case. 3 on the top for intake 3 on the bottem for exhaust Can you give me a little extra information on getting the holes in the right places?

[@ChopperX]

did u use a lian li case panel for that? Which case cause the case im looking at has holes as a vent and i would like to not have holes to vent so i can do what you sort of did.

[@ThatFlipKidxD]

None of the above. Watch my Thermaltake Armor Build "Big Red" Video. I just screwed it on o_o

[@brucekirk89]

i have a clam style computer,and its got metal under the plastic casing,,can,,,should i still drill threw both of them??? to make a fan whole??

[@xxkmanxx]

How do u take the top panel off the case for an exhaust if its held on with rivets? Can i just drill them out and maybe replace them with screws?

[@Jimmythepin]

Any tips for installing in a SFF computer? A Dell 9020, for example?

[@jojojojojojojojojojojojob]

yo what if i just wanted to have a square hole on the bottom of my case so my gpu underneath will have enough "breathing space"??

[@petoscal]

Is the same thing if I want to make hole in acrilyc? also In Mexico cant find a 4 1/2 hole saw but a 5 in hole saw can I use it?

[@Ahmet42Alp]

Isnt the diameter of a 120mm fan 120mm? I was only able to find 114mm which is 4 and a half inches. But why 114 and not 120?

[@tommmasg]

I have a fan with two wires red and black how do I connect it to computer wires? please help. pm me for advice. thx.

[@newmodcity]

Nice Video and Guide Bill...!!! Long time you didn't make a "How to..." Video... I was working on putting together a video like that but now you save me time :p... Thanks for the Christmas present... Take care!!! (5 Star)

[@kunal3d]

Awesome explaination, although i wont be able to do such a mod but anyways your work was very nice and neat.

[@FrenkJanse]

Just a few extra tips: Use oil to lubricate the circular saw, dont let the saw cut all the way through in one go, but rather stop when the cut is halfway the plate (specially when the plate is thicker ) and finish the hole from the other side. This way you avoid a nasty burr. I missed the pasrt where you show/tell what direction you fan will blow to, before you screwed it on. :) For the rest, love the vids, keep m up.

[@Strife2211]

Frenk Janse no. It's not a circular saw. And with those temps any oil can burn. Use water.

[@Kdot16]

So, I assume the process is similar with acrylic? Would I need a different kind of hole saw or arbor?

[@S1n1sterTech]

is there anything extra you need to do with the blow hole fan on the top or is it all the same thing?

[@iTehTunePawd]

@cyber8000 I think that was actually a vinyl.. I could be wrong

[@Vinitachi]

I don't think I would be doing it with my current computer but this is saved for future reference.

[@MooTaters]

I take it you took off the plastic holder of the 90mm and at very least zip tied it to the top?

[@82olys]

Bill you are one of the greatest at giving instructions. I enjoy how absolutely thorough you are. Thank you for sharing.

[@kgfaro]

Bill Im trying to add you in facebook but there are 435 Bill Owens how do I get you?

[@SedareAeolius]

Great video. Very informative. What advice would you give for trying to create a fan slot for an acrylic window? I recently did a window mod on my Corsair Carbide 500R. I wasn't happy with the mesh which obscured all the goodness inside, but now I'm wondering if I should put at least 1-2 fan slots back into the side, but if I could do so while maintaining the window that would be great. The original panel's side was a mesh so you couldn't see into the computer regardless of fans being present or not.

[@simple_simon]

Can these screws be used in a fan that has already had fan screws in it before?

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

Hey what do I do for a 40mm fan and a 25mm fan

[@TheeAbstractHero]

Now my brothers dell has some decent airflow in it now. Gotta love 140mm fans.

[@petoscal]

nevermind you already answer this in your forum, sorry for the double trouble

[@Marticus518]

was this a tutorial or a commercial? I couldn't tell the difference.

[@DramaticOgre]

Great video... I received the parts yesterday and did the mod today. I did the same mod in this video but to the top of my case as an exhaust. Great shipping service too. :)

[@ThatFlipKidxD]

I put a 120mm fan ontop of my Thermaltake armor..

[@DjStarmax]

Hello MonsterMawd Team! I really like you're tutorial and this will helps me in modding a pc, I'm looking forward to order an item to you're site to mod my own pc. Thanks for this video tutorial. Keep it up!! More Power MonsterMawd Team!

[@DeMedici420]

Nice update on the intro graphics.

[@calical26]

were in minnesota you at so i can bring my case in im in minneapolis

[@asus3571]

did you say exaust fan for the side panel or did you mean intake fan

[@warren2336]

Excellent video. Very informative. I'll be using this to add a fan behind my PC's CPU socket.

[@GiovanniCuevas]

say, were would you plug the fan in? mother board pw supply? what?

[@staticxmako]

9:19 - 9:20 =buttsecks loooooooooool jk

[@teasea6386]

There's a much easier way to fit grommets in holes. Just squeeze the sides together like a very long oval shape. The channel will open up and an end can be easily pushed into the the cut-out. You should be able to get 50% in place before needing the screwdriver to ease the rest in. It might not sound much, but when you have a lot to do, it really speeds things up and is the recommended method to reduce possible damage to the grommet from the screwdriver, especially on very small, thick ones.

[@hrabia08]

What size are the anti vibration fan gromets and the u chanel

[@zilverzero]

nice guide but btw u didnt show us that u filed the hole lol

[@ThunderDivine]

wow that fan was totally not in center;) but nice mod, nevertheless..

[@xSamwiseGamgeex]

Hey, great video. I was just wondering if you have done any mods on the Antec P180 series. They've got side panels with the sound-reducing foam inside them, and I was just wondering if something like this mod would work with side panels such as those. Thanks!

[@iceboi714]

This also applies to making a window in a acrylic panel?

[@spidermohmd1]

can u ship stuff for me to Egypt?

[@HikeBikePhoto]

thank you mr Owen BTW your this vid is your best by far, very informational love it.

[@edmyster81]

Just ordered my parts to mod my case with these exact instructions! Question: Is the hole saw you're using a typical hole saw, or are these particular saws for cutting metal?

[@DanS443]

Another great vid from mnpctech. Makes the whole process so much less risky when you've got someone to follow/ Even for seemingly simple jobs its good to know what you're up against in advance.

[@alogli]

very helpful... bevause i didn't know if it was save to use those with a hand drill. gonny buy a hole saw thingy now!

[@0Jacob0]

Thanks bill :P I'll look into it because i want to make a polished silver (as close to silent) case for a media PC.

[@bartjeh2]

where can i buy this tool for making a fan hole?

[@feznmncubmoclni]

@MonsterMawd I never followed up, but following these instructions, I now have a new fan on the back of my case! Thanks again.

[@slipknot2k4]

Great video instead of paying 500$ for a case with more exhaust fans.

[@Fireiex]

what is the model number of the power drill?

[@photoshopdrummer]

hey bill love your mods and videos! im looking to get into computer modding myself. also live in minnesota!

[@lambmanbiribiri]

bro how can i get your stuff im malaysian

[@RocketRaven]

@MonsterMawd Hey i wonder things about case modding and design, can i send a pm and ask all the things?

[@surviveasl]

can i cut my plexi glass with the dremel

[@big4wheeler]

That sounds about right to be, a quality one with everything you need can be quite expensive.

[@Fireiex]

can i file the hole after i drilled it?

[@leo1337hs]

merry christmas to everyone in mnpctech

[@cyber8000]

How do you cut through diamond plate?

[@dfineee]

great tutorial once again! just wondering What is the song at the very end of the video?

[@TheShubhamRai]

What u did was really awesome and clean 5 star work...but the parts that u use are not easily available in near local stores. .

[@Armonica2332]

What would you recommend for cutting a hole for a 140mm fan?

[@Strife2211]

Armonica2332 140mm hole saw

[@nickthenicks]

Lol see the Casemodders Brazilians!

[@harrystresslevel]

Would this process still be the same when I am trying to do this on a PC case window?

[@FoodOnCrack]

how do i add a fan control panel?

[@ROXcursed]

Badass.

[@UkCobra]

kick ass video the intro rocked

[@polipochilegge]

where can i find that hole saw?

[@seldian]

Nice video, very informative, very professional and very organized

[@jupiteh7500]

Really nice but lot of dust.

[@zkjgrty]

What size Hole Saw will I need for a 250mm /25cm fan, drilling on pixiglas.

[@Strife2211]

zkjgrty a 250mm hole saw

[@eatshawn]

Excellent video. This is what the internet is for.

[@shoerant]

this video is the kewlz0r

[@mohawkman63]

what about a 140mm fan

[@feznmncubmoclni]

Very detailed and thorough explanation! I feel much more confident attempting my first case fan mod. :-)

[@sergioaugusto96]

PASSWORD ?

[@objecttothis]

Great tutorial. I recommend drilling the fan mounting holes *after* drilling the fan hole and not before. The reason for this you can see in your video. It's pretty common to have some drift when cutting the fan hole, which you had, but this can be corrected if you wait to punch your pilots for your fan mounting holes preventing your fan grille from being slightly off center from the hole itself like yours ended up being.

[@therealist2000]

Wait but that's exactly what he did or am I wrong?

[@Trevorplay]

good morning

[@classicmartini]

Am I late?

[@A7ibaba]

Awesome.

[@Symbiiotic]

NICE!