EN-7237 quick fan installation/mod (for beginners)

[techfuzz]

I just finished doing a small addition and case mod to my Enlight 7237. I'm posting this for beginners to learn how to start off right or at least in the right direction. With this mod I got a 4C-8C drop in processor temperature and a 3C-5C drop in case temperature. Your results may vary.

First get 1/8" (metric people help me out) drill bit and drill those holes on the front bezel larger for better airflow. Those factory sized holes are just too small!

Second, buy yourself a 92mm (or larger if you want to drill new holes) case fan with a (4 pin) molex adapter/extender. Move the standard 80mm front intake fan to the back and turn it into the exhaust fan under the power supply. Mount the 92mm fan in the front of the case as an intake fan. I found you can mount a 92mm fan with 3 of the 4 holes and not have to drill another hole unless you REALLY want to mount it using that 4th hole.

Put the side and front back on and watch that temperature drop!

 

[TeMpT]

Any recommendation for tools purchase? This is coming from a case-mod-newbie 101. Seems like dremmer is the general tool of choice. Besides drilling holes for vent, what other mods can I use the dremmer for?

Just want to make sure I am shelling out money for something that I could use more than once.

 

[techfuzz]

I just used a regular power drill and bit for drilling the holes in the front of the case.

Lots of people recommend getting some 80mm/92mm/120mm hole saws for drilling large circular holes for extra case fans. I haven't made it out to the local Home Depot to make this purchase yet. This week I'm going to replace the LEDs in my case to some more interesting colors besides the standard green/red.

Dremmels are nice for making small holes and cleaning burrs off larger diameter holes. Don't get the cordless kind, it doesn't have the torque that the corded kind has. Probably cost you less for the corded version anyways. Save your money

 

[ericd]

You could probably use the Dremel for brushing your teeth if you were creative enough. Basically the Dremel is a tool with endless uses. Almost all aspects of case modification can be accomplished with it. Windows blowholes etc are just a few things. Granted a jigsaw would probably be better for windows and a holesaw is definately better for blowholes but either of those tools has somewhat limited uses after that. You will be amazed just how much you will use a Dremel if you end up getting one.

Eric