Hi, i'm planning on modding this case. It's just a normal atx casing that i got for rm85 at PC fair. I actually bought this case because of the front air vents which i thought would provide enough ventilation, but to my horror, when i returned home and opened up the case, the vents turned out to be fake.

My current plan is to enlarge the blowhole on top to fit a 120mm fan, and to cut a side panel window.


I'm very new to case modding. The only experiences i have is painting my old casing (which turned out horrible) and stealthing the cd drives. I hope the sifus here can teach me some tricks.  The only tools i have are a jigsaw, drill, and the normal hammer and screwdriver stuff... i don't have a dremel or rotary tool, and currently don't have the budget to buy one.

I have a few questions to ask:
1. Will the airflow be sufficient with an additional 120mm fan at the side, blowing the graphic card, a 120mm fan on top, and two 80mm fans at the back? Or should i chop up the front panel to make space for a 120mm fan? (Note: i'll be changing the cooler to a scythe ninja or something similiar)

2. If i paint the internal casing black, would the paint affect the components or would there be more heat inside? And my mobo tray is made from aluminium, would i be able to paint it?

3. Is it necessary to mask the casing when cutting it? Any tips on cutting it with a jigsaw? i've actually never used it to cut steel before.

4. I plan to cut some holes and stick some leds in the front "vents". How do i connect the leds to the psu wires?

Please post any other suggestions on how to mod this casing. Thanks.