Ok bit of an update.
I wanted to update the hardware of the system and while it was empty do alittle modding to the case.
The new specs are:
i3-2120 3.3Ghz running the Noctua heatsink still. (Not sure on fan yet)
Zotac Z68-ITX Supreme with onboard GT430
2x4GB Corsair Sodimm DDR3
aData S510 120GB SSD
Asus Xonar D2X
150w Pico PSU
The above should allow for light gaming while been near silent and pretty power efficient.
There were a few things iv always wanted to do to the case since i got it. One was to mod a window into it and 2 was to install some noise blocking foam inside to cut down noise even further.
Today i started the window mod. I think theres plenty of vents for air to enter the case so am going to replace the side panel vent for a clear window.
All marked up.
I prefer round corners rather than a 90 degree cut so first it needed to be drilled.
Then cut out. Looks like crap as i sold my demel but will get a little grinder to tidy it up before i file it perfectly to the markings.
Thats as far as I got today before getting cold and returning to in front of the wood burner.
More Tomorrow.