11 / REMOVE FITTINGS
It’s best to remove any fittings from the panel first, whether you
need them or not. This is especially true if they obtrude and prevent
you laying the panel flat for cutting, but it also prevents you from
damaging them.14 / CHECK CLEARANCE FOR OTHER MOUNTS
If your case has adjacent fan mounts you want to use, consider
offsetting the radiator blowhole to allow you to continue using them.
This could be the situation with cases that have side fan mounts, or if
your blowhole is in the roof of the case with fan mounts in the front.12 / REMOVE OLD FAN MOUNTS
If the existing fan mounts in the panel aren’t usable, and are in the way,
you may need to cut them out to mount your hardware. The radiator can
instead be secured onto the panel using radiator screws.15 / USE MASKING TAPE
Apply masking tape to the panel area you want to mark up for cutting.
This will eliminate the need to draw directly onto your panel, and also
protect it if you slip with your chosen cutting tool.MODDING / HOW TO GUIDES
10 / DRAW AROUND FITTINGS
To avoid the blowhole clashing with any fittings, draw around them
prior to removing them. You’ll now be able to work around them and
line up your hole accordingly.13 / TEST-FIT RADIATOR
With the space behind the panel cleared, offer up the radiator to your
panel to work out where you need the blowhole situated. Pay careful
attention to the resulting airflow from the fan locations, as well as the
visibility of any RGB lighting.