cutting ur qpack

[w00ty]

well id like to know what u lot have used to cut ur qpack.. i dont have a dremel and dont want to buy one unless it really is neccessary. id like to add a couple of holes to the case so i could add 2 case fans and cool down my system. as mine is the windowed version, i thought this plastic could be easily cut using some other tool...

any ideas?

 

[RagingSamster]

standard drill and holesaw bit of the appropriate guage for the fan being used

 

[vanilla_guerilla]

yea much easier using holesaw. you can rent holesaws by the hour from a lot of hardware chains, as the larger ones (for 120mm fans) can get a little pricey to only use once or twice.
if your only making holes for 80mm fans, you can get a holesaw, arbor and starter bit for around $20, $30 for 92mm. you need to make the holes a little smaller than the fans (duh) so you have some room for sanding.

 

[Steeeeve]

be careful when using the holesaw..you can really mess up your case. It likes to melt the plastic.

 

[Dillusion]

be careful when using the holesaw..you can really mess up your case. It likes to melt the plastic.

Use it in reverse at a slow speed

 

[Steeeeve]

Use it in reverse at a slow speed

yeah that works...i still say to be careful

 

[watson1987]

i cracked my window trying to drill a hole to hold the fan after i cut the fan hole

thankfully i bought replacements pre cut to size for $3.50 at the hardware store thats 5x stronger then lexan

edit: its also alot more clear so i can see everything shinny inside