Hole & Mesh Guide - Thermochill 120.1 & 120.2
It is possible to mount a Thermochill 120.2 in this media PC. The plan is to mount it onto the side of the casing, with fans pulling the air through, then out of the other side. If you decide to do the same thing here, please take care, as only you are responsible for your own actions.
First off, the template is downloaded from Thermochill’s web-site. This is printed off at a scale of 1:1 and then the dimensions are measured to ensure that they match up correctly. This template is then put into the required position and stuck firmly in place with masking or sticky tape. The position of the holes should be marked out, then centre-punched to allow the pilot hole to locate accurately. A small pilot hole is drilled, which can then be enlarged to the required size with a larger drill bit.
Next the centre hole is drilled where the lines cross. This is done with a pilot drill bit to ensure that the arbour will be central. The hole saw is attached to the correct arbour, and lined up with the central hole. Ideally everything should be firmly clamped in place, and for best results a pillar drill should be used.
After the holes have been cut, the edges should be cleaned up with a deburring tool. The edges can then be carefully filed using a half moon file. This is only a gentle process, as it should not require much filing.
The small sheet of aluminium mesh is cut to the required size for each hole. Different materials can be used here, from acrylics to perforated metals.
The mesh is placed in position on the inside of the case to check that it fits correctly. A thermal epoxy glue is used to stick the mesh in place. For people that have a thing for glue guns, you can use them too. They are good for this as you can hold it in place as you glue. With the thermal epoxy a weight was used to hold the mesh down in place as the glue set.
Once the glue has set, the weight is removed off the mesh and the cover is fitted back to the case for a final photo pose.
If you require the mesh and case to be another colour, there is a spray guide in the same section. An etching primer should really be used on the mesh, as it is difficult for a normal primer to bond well with it.
It is possible to mount a Thermochill 120.2 in this media PC. The plan is to mount it onto the side of the casing, with fans pulling the air through, then out of the other side. If you decide to do the same thing here, please take care, as only you are responsible for your own actions.
First off, the template is downloaded from Thermochill’s web-site. This is printed off at a scale of 1:1 and then the dimensions are measured to ensure that they match up correctly. This template is then put into the required position and stuck firmly in place with masking or sticky tape. The position of the holes should be marked out, then centre-punched to allow the pilot hole to locate accurately. A small pilot hole is drilled, which can then be enlarged to the required size with a larger drill bit.
Next the centre hole is drilled where the lines cross. This is done with a pilot drill bit to ensure that the arbour will be central. The hole saw is attached to the correct arbour, and lined up with the central hole. Ideally everything should be firmly clamped in place, and for best results a pillar drill should be used.
After the holes have been cut, the edges should be cleaned up with a deburring tool. The edges can then be carefully filed using a half moon file. This is only a gentle process, as it should not require much filing.
The small sheet of aluminium mesh is cut to the required size for each hole. Different materials can be used here, from acrylics to perforated metals.
The mesh is placed in position on the inside of the case to check that it fits correctly. A thermal epoxy glue is used to stick the mesh in place. For people that have a thing for glue guns, you can use them too. They are good for this as you can hold it in place as you glue. With the thermal epoxy a weight was used to hold the mesh down in place as the glue set.
Once the glue has set, the weight is removed off the mesh and the cover is fitted back to the case for a final photo pose.
If you require the mesh and case to be another colour, there is a spray guide in the same section. An etching primer should really be used on the mesh, as it is difficult for a normal primer to bond well with it.
