Custom PC - UK (2020-02)

Fan dust filters

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Masking tape

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Metal files

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Drill and drill bit

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2 / REMOVE HARDWARE

If you’re not working on a new case, it needs to be fully stripped of all

hardware. You’ll be making plenty of mess, including metal shards and

dust that you don’t want anywhere near your components.

MODDING / HOW TO GUIDES

Create a

radiator

blowhole

How to

3 / CHOOSE RADIATOR LOCATION

You have several options when it comes to installing your radiator. The

most effective locations are in the roof or front of your case, where

solid panels are common. However, you could also install a radiator in

the side of the case, with air passing through the side panel.

T

he design of many cases has started to slip backwards in

terms of airflow and water-cooling support. Many new cases

include sealed panels that make it difficult to mount radiators

in those locations, as the panels drastically restrict airflow.

Thankfully, there’s a tried and trusted method of boosting airflow if

you’ve set your heart on a case with sealed panels. Cutting a blowhole

for your radiator and fans can not only look great, but will massively boost

your PC’s cooling potential. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create the

blowhole, fit your hardware and make it look great from the outside too.

Antony Leather shows you

how to boost your case’s water-

cooling potential

TOTAL PROJECT TIME / 4 HOURS

TOOLSYOU’LLNEED

1 / DECIDE ON SIZE OF RADIATOR

Before you start, work out what size radiator you need. If you want to

keep costs and size to a minimum, there’s no point opting for a radiator

with excessive cooling capacity. Equally, you might want to focus on

low noise or maximum cooling, in which case larger is usually better.

Radiatorgrille

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Jigsaw, mini circular

saw or Dremel

Most hardware stores