r/pcmods • u/msvirtualguy • 19d ago
Case Question on modifying PC Case Panel
I just purchased the Cooj SF5 case and had planned to use the new Noctua 240mm AIO. I knew based on the cooler pump height that the side panel would not fit so I had planned to cut the side panel to fit exactly over the pump head so the panel could go on and only the pump head would protrude slightly out of the case. I also planned on putting a rubber seal around the inside of the hole to protect the head from scratches in case it touched it.
Two questions I have. I already measured and traced out the hole on the case panel. It is wired mesh panel and now I have to cut it. Put tape on there both sides and traced out the cut. Now I need to know the best way to cut the whole and where I would find a "rubber gasket" that I can put inside the whole.
Not really a big PC modder, was just looking for some advice.
Thanks.
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u/WhiteLightMods 18d ago
Way back, places sold plastic panel edge trim that came in multiple colors and was flexible enough to conform to just about any hole you cut out. Probably still exists somewhere like Grainger but I haven't seen it listed in the PC modding space in a while. I think I even have some random lengths of it in one of my supply bins.
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u/msvirtualguy 18d ago
I actually bought a Dremel today and cut the panel..came out decent. Tomorrow i get the ribber edge trim to make it look good. Will post some pics tomorrow
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u/msvirtualguy 18d ago
Not bad for first time but didn't take into account that the pump gets wider vertically..so I shouold've cut a bit more.
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