To mod or not to mod, that is the question..

[cboath]

Here's the situation...

Just added an 8800gt to the system and a 620 PSU. Using fan profiles, the 8800 idles at 50C with the case closed (fan at 50%). When it was open it was 45C.

My case is an older Antec SohoII - I love it, but, it's limited to 4 80mm fans.

The question is, is it worth cutting a whole in the side and the top panels to stick in 120mm fans? (intake on side, exhaust on top) I figure that way it brings cool air in over the gpu and CPU.

If I do cut holes, is there something you get to cover the edges? I can't imagine everyone who cuts their cases makes perfect, showroom floor type cuts. If this trim exists, who carries it? And finally, I do have a dremel. Is there a particulare bit that cuts best for this type of thing?

Thanks!

 

[DSF]

Is this what you're looking for to cover your cuts?

 

[cboath]

That'd be it Thanks.

 

[cboath]

The base questions still remains, should i add the fans or not? With a minor p.s. of, how hard is to actually cut the case?

 

[imported_Scoop]

I haven't done any modding myself but I'm intrigued by the idea since it has definite profits, grills cause noise and prevent airflow. If you are cutting a hole on the side panel, I'd be worried about the paint job getting screwed up so I'd do some research about how it's best be done. In my case there's a mesh covering the top so there's no worries there what it will look like.

 

[cboath]

Funny thing is i do know how it will look. Knew a guy a few years ago with the predecessor of this case and he went into case modding BIG TIME. First he put a fan in the side. Then 2. The one on the top. Then 2. Then took the fans out on the side and put in a giant window. THEN put the fans back in the window

Problem is, he move to alaska 3 or 4 years ago so I can't ask him

 

[cboath]

No thoughts on adding the 120's?