PC Mod Illustrated Part IV -
Side Panel and drives



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Obviously, the PC needed more work.
Side Panel Side Panel Side Panel
The original side panel was black.
Something more colourful.
Another view
A different angle.
Inside other Side Panel Drive Cage Full. Extra cable
The other side panel (inside).
Note wiring and sound foam
Drive cage is full now! Needed extra-long IDE cable
to put last HD on same channel as DVD burner.
The small blue box is to keep the CPU fan running
for 3 minutes after the PC is turned off.

February 2004
Gather parts. Replacement fan Heatsink and Adapter.
Assemble tools, parts, etc. Swapping out the CPU fan for a new
ThermalTake fan. The adpater mounts
it at a 45-degree angle
Heatsink and the adapter
New fan In place Chimney
The fan also sucks air through its sides New assembly in place. The CPU fan is now
almost touching the rear inlet fan.
Add a chimney to the power supply
to vent air upwards
stops hot air from recirculating
Side view
Chimney side view.


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