Antec P182 Mod

SoildSnake · 31 Mar 2012 at 19:10

I would like to mod the bottom hard drive area so that i can have a fan at the front. My PC is difficult to open due to its location so i want to get it done on one go. How should i go about doing this? Do i need any special stuff to buy? I have the fan, wires and NORMAL screws. I saw an article with pictures on how to do this but cannot find it any more besides didn't really understand what to do since i am new to any type of modding. Please advise, thanks

freddie64 · 1 Apr 2012 at 07:53

http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40696

This guide should help.

SoildSnake · 3 Apr 2012 at 21:46

1) The way that OP suggest it too difficult for me I was thinking of just getting a 20MM wide fan, as someone suggested in the link; does anyone know where i can get one and would that even fit?

2) Also i was considering getting a normal 80MM fan then using like strings to rope around the holes in the fan frame and the fram where you would normally mount a 120MM fan. Since its only 80mm as opposed to 120mm it would actually rest INSIDE the bracket/frame where you would normally mount the fan ONTO; what do you think?

3) Another possibility is can i simply increase the speed of my Antec psu fan permanantly to provide enough cooling for the drives. Cheers

SoildSnake · 6 Apr 2012 at 18:40

SoildSnake · 8 Apr 2012 at 15:15

any thoughts?

SoildSnake · 10 Apr 2012 at 12:17

Please can i get some advise on the following ways to improve air flow in the bottom of my Antec P182...

1) Using a 20MM wide fan, where can i get one from,, would it even fit?

2) Using a normal 80MM fan and using strings to hold the fan WITHIN the actual frame (looping the string in the fan screws holes than the frame screw holes) where a 120MM would normally be mounted

3) Any way to increase fan speed of PSU?

Thanks