[aclug-L] Re: Case Modes?

[amccadden <amccadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Some of the other techs in the shop have worked with case modifications
and we use Dremel tools to do the cutting.  Usually they cut a hole in
the side panel and on the top (like a whales' blow hole, in fact that is
what he called it - he was a Navy trained computer tech).  

I have alway just removed the side panels off the super case towers to
get extra ventilition.  I have also used a fan blowing inside the case
with the side panels off.  I got the fan too close to the monitor and
got EMF - it gave my ocean scene background very realistic movement.  It
looked really cool - until the nausea overtook me.

How about a small refrigerator with very small holes to run the wire out
of the case.  It makes you computer run a lot fast.  More mileage for
your buck.  The main concern with this plan is controlling the
condensation.  I am running out of space to store computers and may need
to custom design a rackmount using standard mobos and sturdy plastic
shelves.  Any ideas???

Anyone interested in a computer garage sale or something simular?  I
still have this Compaq tower with scsii drives and monitor, external
scsii bays, cables, cards, and the like.  I am running out of space and
I can't see the floor anymore.  Just have a path to the computer
chairs.  Anne

David Carmichael wrote:
> 
> Has anybody in this email group tried any 'case mods'
> 
> Using a 'Dremel' like tool to cut opening into their computer cases for both
> cooling and style?
> 
> The reason that I ask is my new 'HP' gets really hot when I use the CD-RW
> drive and was looking for a way to try to help cool things down and there is
> not too much room to try to add your standard internal cooling fans.
> 
> So was looking at adding a small fan on the top or side of the case to help
> vent the heat.
> 
> While for the past 4.5+ years I worked with metal.. I worked with the large
> 'I' beam style of metals.
> 
> --David
> 
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