Case Fan Installation

[Frown66]

I'm a complete newb when it comes to installing case fans.

I was considering getting this case for my next build:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-170-012&depa=0

However, I also want to install another fan on the side window or possibly at the top. Seeing as the side window is clear, do I have to drill a hole in it? Do case fans attach in another method? If I attach it on the side, how do I position the fan? (I assume position it so the air goes outward, since there is no side grill, so the rear case fan can move the air out)

I did a search for it online, and there were a bunch of guides for the rear and front fan, nothing about a side panel one.

 

[MustISO]

I would recommend getting a case with a side fan if you really want one. It doesn't sound like you're that experienced with modding so that's probably the best thing to do.

If you really want to add a fan to a side panel, you're going to have to drill/cut the hole in the side. You could always just drill a bunch of smaller holes instead of one large hole but that's going to decrease airflow and possibly increase noise.

 

[Oceanic]

why spend that much on a case at all, jeez

much easier to get one with a fan already attached, some may even have 3+fans

 

[fireontheway]

Originally posted by: Frown66
I'm a complete newb when it comes to installing case fans.

I was considering getting this case for my next build:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-170-012&depa=0

However, I also want to install another fan on the side window or possibly at the top. Seeing as the side window is clear, do I have to drill a hole in it? Do case fans attach in another method? If I attach it on the side, how do I position the fan? (I assume position it so the air goes outward, since there is no side grill, so the rear case fan can move the air out)

I did a search for it online, and there were a bunch of guides for the rear and front fan, nothing about a side panel one.

Are you trying to cool down a Prescott?I have that case and it has good airflow as is,keeping my overclocked rig cool.Adding a side fan(usually intake)will just add to more noise.

 

[Frown66]

: Are you trying to cool down a Prescott?

No. I'm building a new A64 (Win) with a Leadtek 6800GT soon and I just wanted additional airflow on the cpu/gpu. Airflow was really the only complaint on the NewEgg reviews on this case. I plan to do some heavy overclocking.

I like my cases clean and simple. Some of the "cheaper" ones with 3-4 fans preinstalled are just way too funky for my taste.

 

[fireontheway]

All i can say is don't let Newegg's reviews bother you.

BTW *sig* hint hint

 

[Frown66]

: BTW *sig* hint hint

Yea, I noticed your sig Pretty close to my plans.

 

[PlasticJesus]

Where are all the people who jump on questions like this with the stock answer "Use a drill press" as if everybody has one in the next room? They must still be in school over in the Pacific time zone.

I really believe it's a bad idea for most people to even think that they are going to drill a hole larger than maybe 5/8ths in anything, much less plexiglass. Anything bigger could most conveniently be done with something like a bi-metal hole saw, and even that is extremely difficult. It takes only a split second to ruin that 94 dollar case.

I'm convinced that most people who say use a hole saw have never done it.

My recommendation is to save yourself a lot of pain and get the idea out of your head.

 

[Frown66]

The idea is pretty much out of my head at this point. I used to think it was a simple procedure, with people talking about adding X number of case fans, but looks like there probably is a lot more to it.