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Jagermeister
02-19-2003, 01:25 AM
Well, seeing as I had virtually no good air flow in my case, I decided to fix that. I saw this Evercool 120mm 80cfm aluminum fan at Fry's for $9.99 and decided to get it. First mod I ever did.

Yeah, now it's installed. Temps dropped about 2C for cpu, and 4-5C for case.

http://slonik.homestead.com/files/fanmod.jpg
OS-Wiz
02-19-2003, 01:42 AM
Looks real pro, good job. If that didn't drop the temp enough now you know how to put a top Panel exhaust in.
nolekid86
02-19-2003, 10:35 AM
thats alot of work for 2 degrees
sapasion
02-19-2003, 11:10 AM
Originally posted by nolekid86
thats alot of work for 2 degrees I don't think so. I bet he enjoyed the whole process. 2ºC is a visibly noticeable gain. 4-5ºC off the mobo temp is even moreso. Now that's its done he can just sit back and admire his handi-work
Soldier_Of_Evil
02-19-2003, 02:44 PM
Originally posted by sapasion
I don't think so. I bet he enjoyed the whole process. 2ºC is a visibly noticeable gain. 4-5ºC off the mobo temp is even moreso. Now that's its done he can just sit back and admire his handi-work I agree. And since the fan is right above the CPU sink, in case the HSF fan fails he will have a couple of more to reach for the power button ;) :D

Good mod my friend. Did you use a holesaw or a dremel cutting wheel? Looks very clean!
Jagermeister
02-19-2003, 08:30 PM
I used a tiny little Dremel with and wasted like 3 blades while doing it all at 15,000 rpm. And, yes, I did enjoy the whole process, not I might make an exhaust in the top, since it seems reasonable now. Maybe later a little window around the fan.

The hole actually looks cleaner now, since I took a little cone grinder and took off some of the ugly parts.
Soldier_Of_Evil
02-19-2003, 08:59 PM
Originally posted by Jagermeister
I used a tiny little Dremel with and wasted like 3 blades while doing it all at 15,000 rpm. And, yes, I did enjoy the whole process, not I might make an exhaust in the top, since it seems reasonable now. Maybe later a little window around the fan.

The hole actually looks cleaner now, since I took a little cone grinder and took off some of the ugly parts.
Nice, nice. Consider getting some car door moulding to round out the smooth look, as well as a hole saw. Hole saws are a godsend...keep it steady and thats it. You'll be done in a minute.
Isezumi
02-19-2003, 11:02 PM
not quite pro.

But definately a very nice job, for your first go, way better then I ever could.
angomeka
02-20-2003, 12:04 PM
u stole my idea. LOL! But man thats hot just had a tiny window to it and you will be in business ;)