Dell Dimension 8400 Case

uther(UK) · 02-14-2005, 10:08 AM

Im trying too mod my dell case so i can put some extra system cooling fans in, but it seems very difficult to cut the steel case, anybody got any tips?

Musjunk22 · 02-14-2005, 11:28 AM

Does the side panel have 2 layers of whatever?

Use a dremel you can pick one up at your local hardware store, its a handheld rotary saw. It will cut through any case you have.

Codeine · 02-14-2005, 05:51 PM

You can use a normal drill bit. Then drill tons of holes, intil they intersected. Witch a big hole would remain. Thats if its your only option.

turtile · 02-14-2005, 09:46 PM

Thats why you should never get a Dell. They always overheat now since there are no fans. They aren't made for a lot of stress. They used to be good years ago.
I think a very sharp razor may be able to cut the metal on the sliding side of the case. Don't know how you would get holes in the plastic without making it look bad. I would just cut a square and put a face plate on it.

waynejkruse10 · 02-15-2005, 12:45 AM

dells are hard to upgrade and modify

Codeine · 02-15-2005, 07:08 PM

Hes doing fan holes, so its not going to be impossible. I dont know what mobo you have in that rig, but you should be able to OC it. Unless dell really gets in those computers. Your going to OC it rite?

Shadow Geek · 02-15-2005, 07:31 PM

i have a modded dell. my side panel has a window with custom design, extra fans, blue led psu, new video card (6600gt), repainted parts and ccfl lighting. so there is a lot to do to a dell. and yes, the dremel is the tool of choice. i thought about an air intake on the top, also, two small 40x60 fans blowing in or out. not sure though.

Codeine · 02-15-2005, 08:36 PM

Dell cases you can do w/e you want, but how dell builts their computers, you just cant upgrade certain things.

waynejkruse10 · 02-16-2005, 12:16 AM

fair enough

02-14-2005, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
uther(UK) Newb Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 15	Dell Dimension 8400 Case Im trying too mod my dell case so i can put some extra system cooling fans in, but it seems very difficult to cut the steel case, anybody got any tips?

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02-14-2005, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Codeine Master Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,091	You can use a normal drill bit. Then drill tons of holes, intil they intersected. Witch a big hole would remain. Thats if its your only option. __________________ Finished With tech forums.

02-14-2005, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
turtile Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,449	Thats why you should never get a Dell. They always overheat now since there are no fans. They aren't made for a lot of stress. They used to be good years ago. I think a very sharp razor may be able to cut the metal on the sliding side of the case. Don't know how you would get holes in the plastic without making it look bad. I would just cut a square and put a face plate on it. __________________ Intel Prescott 3.0 Socket 478 40x2 RAID 0 Maxtor + 40GB & 120GB 160GB Seagate in Vantec NexStar 3 Enclosure ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe LG DVD-ROM NEC DVD-RW DL 1GB Corsair PC3200 GeForce 5700 256MB DDR

02-15-2005, 12:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
waynejkruse10 Wizard Techie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,786	dells are hard to upgrade and modify __________________ Core 2 Duo E6400, DFI Infinity 975X/G, 2x 512mb DDR2 667mhz, Albatron 7900gt, WD 200gb SATA, Samsung DVD-RW, Silverstone ST-50EF 500w PSU.

02-15-2005, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Codeine Master Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,091	Hes doing fan holes, so its not going to be impossible. I dont know what mobo you have in that rig, but you should be able to OC it. Unless dell really gets in those computers. Your going to OC it rite? __________________ Finished With tech forums.

02-15-2005, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shadow Geek True Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 130	i have a modded dell. my side panel has a window with custom design, extra fans, blue led psu, new video card (6600gt), repainted parts and ccfl lighting. so there is a lot to do to a dell. and yes, the dremel is the tool of choice. i thought about an air intake on the top, also, two small 40x60 fans blowing in or out. not sure though.

02-15-2005, 08:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Codeine Master Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,091	Dell cases you can do w/e you want, but how dell builts their computers, you just cant upgrade certain things. __________________ Finished With tech forums.

02-16-2005, 12:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
waynejkruse10 Wizard Techie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,786	fair enough __________________ Core 2 Duo E6400, DFI Infinity 975X/G, 2x 512mb DDR2 667mhz, Albatron 7900gt, WD 200gb SATA, Samsung DVD-RW, Silverstone ST-50EF 500w PSU.

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