Thermaltake Xaser III

[thescreensavers]

Ok I got this case and the other side of it its all metal no opening at all so I can?t feed wires through the other side of the case. Now there is a squaresish oval shaped hole with is popped out a bit form the west of the metal. Which I guess was suppose to get cut but did not. What tools can I but to cut this metal out?

 

[thescreensavers]

no one??

 

[Skott]

I got the case too but at work so I cant see what it is you're talking about. Go over to HardForum to the case mod section. You'll see a thread there abput performancepcs gallery. LevelL0rd is a case modder and has alot of knowledge about cases. Post the question there and see if he's ever modded the Xaser III. I'm not a modder myself but I'm guessing the tool to use would be a dremel?

 

[Zepper]

A drill and a nibbling tool should do it. Some Radio Schlock stores have had a nibbling tool for $4.00 recently. IDK if it was a clearance or what but they used to sell for $12. there and about $8. around the web, so $4. is a great deal if you can find one. Trade off hands so you'll build up both hands evenly. A quick check shows that the nibbler is in stock at all my nearby stores.

.bh.

 

[thescreensavers]

this??

the thing i need to cut out is in the center of this metal sheet I dont want to cut a line down to it. and its pertty thick. Metal

 

[Zepper]

Yes, that's it. And that's why you need the drill. :roll: You drill a hole in the corner of the part you want to cut out (or in all corners - or as many holes as you want for less nibbling) and then nibble from one drilled hole to the next.

.bh.

 

[thescreensavers]

it seems a dreaml can do this much esier and I need to by one so..

 

[Zepper]

Well, you'd be wrong on that point. A dremel is easier on your hands and wrists, but you'll go thru several cutting wheels (unless you buy the diamond wheel which isn't cheap) and have wheel dust all over the place. Dremel noobs may break a few wheels in the learning process with the potential of missing hunks of one's personal flesh. You also have volumes of metal filings too that have to be completely removed from your case with tack cloth or an oiled rag (followed by a cleaning with a degreaser so as to prevent shorts, etc...

Except for the shavings from the drilled hole(s), you have none of the mess or danger with a nibbler. The hunks of metal it cuts out are macro, so you can find them easily. The only danger is that you might develop some forearm and hand strength...

.bh.