creating a blowhole

[Omega Ohm]

Originally posted by: tterris
well, i havent even built my system yet, but i wanted to make it like antartica in there to supplement the blazing oc'ing i plan to do

also i might mention that that is the worst deal for the lanboy ive ever seen. i got mine from securemart for 73 after s/h and tax.

Mod one of those hotel mini-fridges, you can probably get one cheap off ebay.

 

[bobsmith1492]

Protractor and jig saw. Problem solved. Looks a bit rough.

 

[Rike]

Originally posted by: xbassman

Originally posted by: Rodney Anonymous

Originally posted by: Anubis
just et a 92mm hole saw and dut through it

get a 92mm fan with a 92mm grill on it and scres through the grill into the fan to mount it, no mesh needed

Now that's a good idea. I did it with a Dremel, and it burned through four cutting tips and a good half hour to cut the complete hole. And it was far from a clean, even cut.

I learned this the hard way also..... after doing many with a Dremel with varying results and a lot of time and cutting wheels, I bought a hole saw.
You can cut a perfect blow-hole every time and it takes a couple of minutes. I use a template I made by drilling a hole in a 2x4. I clamp it to the case and use it as a guide. (without a guide or the use of a drill press your drill will walk on you.)

If you have the money and tools, a drill press and hole saw are the only way to go, especially on steel. Perfect holes every time! 🙂