newbie question

[LongCoolMother]

i want to install one of those fans to my case which let the air flow in and out. 2, actually, im thinking one on the side to intake the air and cool my vid card, then one on top for exhaust. My question is that ive seen 80mm and 92mm fans, which ones do i use? THe grill comes in different sizes too. im thinkinf one of those cool looking biohazard design fan grills. those look cool. and maybe ill get a chrome, colored fan for it. Thanks. btw, is it hard to cut the holes and install the fans?

 

[fatbaby]

Set aside 1 hour for cutting if you want it done neatly....

You'll need a dremmel with a wheel or something similiar for the cutting.

Go with the 92 mm fan, it'll be quieter than the 80mm with more cfm. Get a grill with a corresponding size with yoru fan.

The key for cutting the holes is BE NEAT and take your TIME. You'll also want goggles and a mask just in case.

 

[LongCoolMother]

<< Set aside 1 hour for cutting if you want it done neatly....

You'll need a dremmel with a wheel or something similiar for the cutting.

Go with the 92 mm fan, it'll be quieter than the 80mm with more cfm. Get a grill with a corresponding size with yoru fan.

The key for cutting the holes is BE NEAT and take your TIME. You'll also want goggles and a mask just in case. >>



thanks, i wasnt sure about which sizes to get. so ill go with the 92mm. i can spend however long i want cutting it, as long as it looks good . is there anywhere else i can buy these fans/lights/neon lights/windows/mods etc. besides online? I never see them being sold in any of the computer stores, maybe i havent looked ahrd enough.

 

[EveryonesGrudge]

First off, cutting holes in a piece of metal can be dangerous.
Second off, if you have the appropriate tools, and know what you're doing,
it isn't hard (I've done that myself).
Now, the size of the particular fan isn't everything. You have to consider the fan's
speed and the amount of air per second that it can push through.
Now, obviously, if your 80mm and 92mm fans have the same speeds, a larger (92mm) fan
would be more efficient.
BUT, the ideal scheme is when the amount of air being taken in to the case and
the amount being taken out are same, as it creates a nice air tunnel inside the case.
However, all this steel-cutting stuff might turn out to be a fiasco if you're absolutley
unfamiliar with the procedure, as your newly cut side-panel might get bent or
otherwise screwed up, or you might cut yourself doing that, or lose an eye if not following
the safety rules when cutting metal with powerful electrical tools.
I don't mean to discourage you from this project, but it is your responsibility to
consider all possible outcomes.
Now, it all can be so much easier as long as you have a spot inside the front-bottom part
of the case where an intake fan could be placed, and if you have a predefined spot in the back
of your case where you could place an exhaust fan...and that without having to cut
anything. What's your case, anyway? Cause you just COULD place two fans inside of it, and
be a happy camper.
Just make sure you use identical fans and one is intake and the other is exhaust.

 

[fatbaby]

Neon lights should be able to be obtained from any "car mods" store or should be at some kiosk at the mall. Fans can be purchased from compusa (not as cheap online though) or frys. You'll have to do some searching custom grill and window mods though. Lmk if you find any, i need to buy some too =0