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WORKLOG: GAM's HTPC - Simple Modding Make-Over

PC Front Panel Mod - Air Intake - Part 1

PC Front Panel Mod - Air Intake - Part 2 (Duct)

E6400 Core 2 Duo, Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6, ThermalTake Big Typhoon - Part 1

E6400 Core 2 Duo, Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6, ThermalTake Big Typhoon - Part 2

E6400 Core 2 Duo, Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6, ThermalTake Big Typhoon - part 3 (DUCT MOD - Part 2)

Sneak Peek - Current and in-progress mods to 'Main'

Products

ThermoChill Products

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PC Front Panel Mod - Air Intake - Part 1

- Cut front slots, fan hole, cut and fit MeshX grills

Last update: February 2007

Overview

These pages illustrate how I modified the front panel of HTPC to allow sufficient air intake and the duct that I created to marry the two front grills with fan behind. The duct was created using fibre glass based on a form created from foam panels. This was my first attempt at fibre glassing!

If you are interested in doing this yourself, please read on...

DISCLAIMER:
Some procedures set out in these pages MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Proceed at your own risk.

The author cannot be held responsible or liable for any damages that could occur to you or your equipment while following the procedures presented on these pages. Also, the author gives ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY on the correctness and usability of the information provided on these pages. Please note, however, that the procedures set out on these pages have worked for the author without damages or problems, except where noted.

Please don't say I didn't warn you!

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See Also
Worklog - GAM's HTPC
PC Front Panel Mod - Air Intake - Part 1
PC Front Panel Mod - Air Intake - Part 2 (Duct)
Forum discussions
Overclockers Australia (OCAU): January 2007 Modding Competition Worklogs
Overclockers Australia (OCAU): Front Panel Intake Duct Mod (built from scratch using fibreglass) – GAM's HTPC
 
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