Inwin Q500a--I want to make a hole in front--any spot good?

[Kung Lau]

After recycling my case to my new upgraded 1.4 /266 system, I think I might need to ventilate my case a little better. There is no rear fan except for the one on the p/s, but there is a fan on the bottom front.
I was thinking I could put another fan on the front above the other fan.

Has anyone else done this or something similar with this case? I'd like to optimize cooling a bit more as I have a 10k hd, and GF3 warming up the insides a bit.

Thanks

 

[0beron]

I have the Q500N... basically the same case.
I put two 80mm fans in the front, side by side. I couldn't fit two fans on top of each other (you must have some really small fans).
I'd suggest putting on a fan in the back for exhaust. This is pretty simple, especially if you don't want to cut the grill. I'd suggest it though since it may obstruct air flow.

I also put two 80mm holes in the front bezel and put grills on them (no fans). I put them one on top of the other about 1-2cm above the little holes at the bottom of the front bezel cuz I thought the small holes were restrictive.

I also put an 80mm fan on the top of my case.

My case temp is about 1C higher with the sides on than off.

 

[Dundain]

With my case (Inwin Q500) I cut out the fan hole at the top back of the case and replaced it with a 120mm hole and grills, than the fan hole right by the CPU and below the powersupply, I drilled that out for a 80mm with grill, then I drilled out the front for a 120mm fan (THAT was a tight fit...) and thats all Ive done so far. Once I get the money for more fans and a window kit, I plan on cutting two intakes for 80mm or 92mm fans on the side of the case, and a 120mm or dual 92mm fans up top