Bitfenix Neos Case Modding Question

Evan7899 · Dec 22, 2014

When I first got my PC I never though I was going to go full out with water cooling and all but now I am and have been trying to expand, but without any more room. There is only 3 available fans and one is being used by a radiator and the 2 at the front are pushing air out of the case. I would like to switch the 2 front fans to intakes and add a new fan on the top. Which means drilling. Does the top of a bitfenix neos come off, by any means necessary or do I have to take everything out?

Also, for what it's worth how strongly do you guys recommend I just scrap the neos for a Corsair Graphite series 780T?

Motopsychojdn · Dec 22, 2014

Everything comes apart one way or another, I use 4mm drillbit to drill through rivets and flathead drive screws replace them afterwards,
not googled your case but it will be easy enough to mod to your needs

Moto

Evan7899 · Dec 22, 2014

Motopsychojdn :

My only problem with that is there is a metal strap under the I/O controller that will be a masiive pain. I like the 4mm drill bit and screws idea though. What should I be taking out of my case if anything?

Motopsychojdn · Dec 22, 2014

Googled it now, why not put your rad on top on the case on mounting brackets and theres your extra space straight away

Moto

Motopsychojdn · Dec 22, 2014

Your I/o shield will pop out with a little effort but its not essential to remove it, and to be on the safe side remove the motherboard or cover it with a cloth to protect it from shards that might pop off the rivets
Moto

Motopsychojdn · Dec 22, 2014

Or did you mean underneath the front panel? Powerswitch/usb plate?
you can always move that as well you know

Or move the panel itself somewhere better hehe
Moto

Evan7899 · Dec 22, 2014

Motopsychojdn :

Ok, so after lots of drilling and lots of dust that I hopefully vacuumed up. I removed all 12 or so of the rivets and it still won't pop. I drilled out the inside of the rivets.

Evan7899 · Dec 22, 2014

Motopsychojdn :

No clue what you mean. My rad is currently on the top back fan panel.

Evan7899 · Dec 22, 2014

For what it's worth, here is the inside of my case:

And here is my crude, very bad blueprints of a plan:

Motopsychojdn · Dec 22, 2014

The roof will pop off if youve drilled all the rivets and pushed them out, it may take a bit of a smack to free it as tabs are folded to hold it in place but it will come off once you pop it, I did four fans roundabout where you plan to put yours
http://s136.photobucket.com/user/Motopsychojdn/media/pc%20of%20doom%20build/jiginroof.jpg.html?
Mark your fanholes on a piece of wood that fits inside the roofpanel
sort=3&o=15http://s136.photobucket.com/user/Motopsychojdn/media/pc%20of%20doom%20build/fanonjig.jpg.html?sort=3&o=13
Then use the wood to drill the holes for mounting the fanhttp://s136.photobucket.com/user/Motopsychojdn/media/pc%20of%20doom%20build/jiginroof.jpg.html?sort=3&o=15
Drill in side the circumference of the fanholes or cut out your circle to allow air to flow out of the case, this is how mine turned outhttp://s136.photobucket.com/user/Motopsychojdn/media/pc%20of%20doom%20build/26042010113.jpg.html?sort=3&o=5
take your time and it'll look and work fine

Moto

Motopsychojdn · Dec 22, 2014

Sorry for wierd links, cant copy img links properly from phone

Moto

Motopsychojdn · Dec 22, 2014

And for the rad I meant put it on top of your Pc outside the case, its an option

Moto

Evan7899 · Dec 22, 2014

Motopsychojdn :

Thanks a lot, but I'm not sure what to drill, like in the previous photo I showed there was 2 parts to the rivets, a smaller white part within a bigger black part. I drilled the white part out but it seems as solid as ever.

P.S. yours turned out great. I love that 4 fan square but since I have smaller crappy case I am going to go for a single 140mm and maybe try to push my luck on dual 140 or even if it doesnt look awful a 140 and 120.

Motopsychojdn · Dec 22, 2014

You drilled the centre of the rivet out but you still need to push the rest of the rivet through, do you have a slightly larger drill bit to take more of it out and make it easier to push it through?
Mine was one of my first mods and I was pleased with how it went so thank you for the compliment

you may also find it easier if you pop the front panel off too
Moto

Evan7899 · Dec 22, 2014

Motopsychojdn :

Yes I think I do so how much more do you think I need to take out, all of it or just most?

Motopsychojdn · Dec 23, 2014

All of every rivet has to come out, you cant remove it if part of the rivet is still holding it together

Moto

Evan7899 · Dec 23, 2014

Motopsychojdn :

Thanks you have been such a help. I also decided to add a side panel fan because, well because why not. I'll make sure to post a photo of the end result!

Motopsychojdn · Dec 23, 2014

Glad to help man

I look forward to your pictures
Moto

Evan7899 · Dec 24, 2014

So, after 2 long days of modding, failures, mess ups, and sucesses, here is my progress.....

I decided to take the top off, that wasn't too hard.

This is my computer now:

13 rivets in total, some hidden. I took off the side panel, that is simple.
I go downstairs to my workstation, completely mess up the top, some big holes, some small. But lot's of scratches.

I say screw it and cut the entire hole out. After an hour of sanding later it is somewhat safe but may still cut you, so I order these : http://mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/u-channel-pc-computer-window-rubber-trim-molding-cable-management/24-x-12-clear-and-colored-acrylic-window-sheets-for-computer-case-windows-and-mods-clone.html

These will come later.

I cut my losses on the top and work on the side, I drill lots of holes, and it isn't too bad.

This is the other side (it looks better in person ):

It still needs to be sanded better and maybe spray painted.

I am now in the process of looking for flathead screws that will work on the case, waiting for the rubber mold, and getting spray paint to fully go over the top because I was careless and didn't fully put tape over everything but the hole.

I will update when I resume progress. Merry Christmas!

Motopsychojdn · Dec 26, 2014

Merry Christmas to you and yours man and welcome to the world of modding

you've just learned a basic principle of working with thin materials, they deform easily under stress so its vital that you at least support then underneath, at best sandwich them between two sheets of wood to prevent malformations, and larger drills make a mess far quicker which is why I suggested a 4Mm bit
but not to worry, its a lesson learned and next time you do something like this it'll look ten times neater because of the experience

that channelling is nice stuff though and handy when you start cutting smaller holes in mobo trays etc later one
Moto

Evan7899 · Jan 2, 2015

And it's done! After such a long process and using a bareboned PC for a while, I can say im happy!

Whole the top was off I decided to cable manage so for 2 hours I figured out different ways to route things and now it does not look awful, and in fact looks clean with no cables out of place. I didnt get a photo but whatever.
The rubber molding came in today and I went straight to work, measuring and cutting it to fit. Screwed in the fan, tied up some cables, and put a sticker on it.

As you can see it isnt the best, nor the worst but I can call it my own.
So I was getting temps around 10 degrees cooler than before so i decide to kick it up a notch. My GTX 760 is now running at 110% power limit, 1241 MHz core clock, and 3105 MHz boost clock. While hitting temps of up to 79 degrees Celsius.

Thankyou so much for all of your help throughout this whole process moto!

Motopsychojdn · Jan 2, 2015

No worries man, all I'd do from there is put a fan grill over it and it'll look pretty shiny

glad to help and give me a shout for your next project

Moto

Evan7899 · Jan 2, 2015

Motopsychojdn :

Actually they messed up my order and did include a grill!

But.......

Well, at least if I or anyone I know needs an 80mm grill I got it.

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