The case i would like to put this in has a side panel window, so how would i go about cutting the shape for the window, as well as for fans
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I bought a chalk pencil and outlined where the window and other bits go on the mat and then cut it with scissors. Simple stuff. Hope this helps.
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use a sharp razor blade stuff cuts pretty well i would mark it on the back first though.
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I believe you could with a plywood cut out to fit window exactly. I would buy a nutone kitchen exhaust fan for a through the wall vent very good
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Most newer cases have a window on the motherboard mounting plate that you can access by taking the right side off the casegiving you the ability to remove the fan/heatsink ect. Is yours different?
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And Kenny woods... I took a cooling fan from a laptop... Disassembled the case for it and fit it to the bottom... It really helps with the heat dissipation
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Hi J.Carrol, the side fans are 120mm. There are two fans locations, so you can put 2 120mm fans. Since they are not filtered, I would suggest using them as exhaust fans or you will pull dust into the system. If you get a filter that covers the area, then use the fans as an intake. The case comes as a negative pressure setup. I changed my case to a positive pressure setup. I also had custom filters made and now use the top 200mm fan as an intake and everything exhaust out the rear now. The case is great, however, I never like the fans on the side. I replaced my side window. Here is a video I did showing that in case you ever get interested. I personally think it looks better without the side fans. The system is much much quieter now also. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNVp0_7dy4Y
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To answer your question, i foamed out one side panel, the top and bottom panels, rear panel and even had extra for some edges and harddrive bays.My other side panel is the window facing away from me and i did not put any padding on it. Helped reduce my noise. You can easily cut it to fit and use how ever much you desire. You want quiet fans first to begin with so buy quality, consider using this foam as a finisher for the interior and reduce it a few decibles further.
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The fan is not press fit into the window like other fans. You screw the fan into the window frame just in front of the sliding part of a double hung window.
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It would depend on how you were going to use it. It's like an accordion fan that opens up just like the picture shows. You could probably cut the oval shape in it if you were really good with an exacto knife, but I'd recommend looking for an oval-shaped shade
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Two layers go in the bottom and one in the top of the case. One of the lower layers you will use to make the cut out patterns of what you are putting in the case. Hope this helps!!
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I don't see why you couldn't cut it to fit your window. It is very clingy and loves to cling to itself.. so maybe trace out your window on paper first and place it on cardboard to cut.
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Yes, if you are 'handy' at all. Try one of these options. #1 Use 2 window panel kits which are slid & pegged together. The other option is try the EdgeStar APPK2010 door kit. #2 Go to a Plexiglas Shop and have them cut a 7" wide x height of your door frame panel for you. Several people have posted they had the shop cut the vent hole into the Plexiglas so they didn't have to mess with the kit. One even used an optically-styled piece of Plexiglas to make sure people noticed it (and they didn't walk into it). #3 Go to a home improvement store, which offers 2-3 free 'cuts', on a purchased plywood panel and have it cut to the size you need (the nice thing is the plywood can slip into the door tracks for 2 sided stability). On #2 & #3, I would make sure to cover the long open edge with paint/tape...etc., so some doesn't pick up splinters/cut themselves on it when using the door. Please remember you may need a new sliding door track lock/s. It needs to be very sturdy if you are going to be using the door for inside/outside access.
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Yes the case has both a side panel window and a large fan on the side panel.
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I cut it for those very kind of windows and they work very well. I did put a dab of a waterproof glue stick in each corner, but I don't know if that made any difference. Staying up and works well.
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You have to trim it a little bit with scissors. Also, before you modify it, spread it out and check for improperly attached seams. My middle panel was not smoothly joined to the others and I have a permanent wrinkle in the middle.
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It is not designed that way. But, it would not be too sifficult to cut out the clear back panel - it would be permanent.
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You can tuck them in behind the powersupply in between it and the HDD rack or inside the HDD rack unused space if any. If you get a windowed side panel you are not going to want it to be the right one, or you will have wires showing. Left would be fine though, and you could hide most wiring fairly well.I don't think you gain much from going modular with this case as to plug almost anything in you need to pull the PS anyways. May as well just have everything hooked up.
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I trimmed mine down to fit the top of a nightstand. Put the trimmed sides toward the back. Looks and works great.