Help on case modding tools

Ducky Spud · 27 Apr 2009 at 00:08

Hey guys, ordered a Lian-Li PC-A07 which should be with me on Tuesday fingers crossed

Anyhow, Im definately going to be cutting some holes in the mobo tray for better cable management and probably going to try to fit a 240mm rad in the roof, or failing that, at the bottom of the case (will be removing the HDD cage all together).

And now to the point, Im also looking at getting a Dremel to do these mods with which I know should be fine for cutting the main sections out that I need. However, will I be able to drill through the aluminium with it using a drill attachment? I currently have no power tools at all and figured a multi tool like a Dremel would be the most cost efficient way of going about this, but only really if it can drill as well.

Thanks for any info, and I'll keep you guys updated

Ducky Spud · 27 Apr 2009 at 13:49

Im gonna get a Dremel then, most people seem to be saying its fine.

The ones Ive been looking at come with a few cutting disks so doesnt really matter if I break a few. Not a fan of using a hacksaw, never really been good at getting the cuts straight really

Not too bad with a Dremel though, used one when I was back in school and found it quite easy

Ducky Spud · 28 Apr 2009 at 14:09

Yea, I'd seen the diamond edged ones and wondered how good they were.

Just waiting on delivery, should be here today, then its a job of measuring everything up to see if it'll fit! (still not 100% about if I can fit my rad in the roof yet)

Ducky Spud · 28 Apr 2009 at 20:58

The holes I'd be making are similar to the ones you've made FaceplantSi. Got my case today and its worse than I thought for cable management. Theres a plate thats solid accross the top/back of the case so cant put cables behind the mobo tray, got to bring them down a bit first which looks pretty darn awful!

Thanks for the info again