I finally (after months of putting it off) got some holes drilled in my case (the case being
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...125-436&depa=0)
First I removed everything from my case, and then taped a template I had made to the top of the case. Then I went on a search for spare holesaws I had laying around, and came up with an 76mm (I dont think they make 80mms). Then I searched for a 120mm, but the closest I had was 102mm, but I thought was too small, since it just seemed like that would be cutting off too much airflow, so I instead drew a hole the size of the fan (atleast the circular part where the air actually goes through) and then I used a jigsaw to cut both of the 120s.
After I was done with those, I used the hole saw to cut the 80mm out. After I was all done with the cutting I used my trusty dremel to clean up the burrs etc.
Note: For the screwholes I just put my fan on top of the case and then used a pencil to draw where the hole should be.
Then it was time for paint...First I took some medium grit sandpaper and just sanded (by hand) the top of the case; not a lot, just a little bit. For my case I chose to use dark blue, since dark blue is an awesome color. It was suggested to me by a friend that I use Hammerite, which is spraypaint (which gives the painted surface a dimmpled look and feel). I taped newspaper over the majority of my case (I only wanted to paint the top of my case, since both the side panels still need to be drilled). I did 3 coats total, and it took about 45 minutes (you have to wait 10-15 minutes between coats).
I was sort of skeptical about using spraypaint, but it turned out to look REALLY nice.
I got a digital camera a couple weeks ago, but it's not very high quality (ya get what ya pay for..), so here's a picture. I'll post another one once I get a better camera.
Paint suggestion (and a minor accomplishment)
03-22-05
Paint suggestion (and a minor accomplishment)
