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<\/a>Dremel multi tool<\/p><\/div>\n
Cable pin remover<\/h3>\n
No modern PC mod is complete without cable sleeving, it\u2019s become as common as a black PC case. As a result of this, you need a tool to remove power supply connectors. Locally, NakedIT does stock a PSU molex connector removal kit, though I\u2019m not sure how useful they are.<\/p>\n
Better suited to removing molex connectors is a \u201cPin-remover\u201d from MDPC-X. The good is that this tool makes your life a pleasure when dealing with cable sleeving. The other good is that the tool is sold by MDPC-X, a store associated with high quality products at competitive prices.<\/p>\n
There is some bad though; MDPC-X is based in Germany, which means paying exorbitant shipping costs. The alternative involves a bent staple and a pair of pliers, but that\u2019s another story…<\/p>\n
<\/a>Cable pin remover<\/p><\/div>\n
Vice Grip<\/h3>\n
A common piece of kit used by DIYers; a vice grip is used to hold items in place while you mod them. A trick I use when dealing with a vice grip, it to place a piece of cork between the vice grip and the material (Metal, Perspex, mesh wire etc) to prevent the vice damaging the material.<\/p>\n
Vice grips are available in all shapes and sizes from local hardware stores.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Vice grip<\/p><\/div>\n
Nibbler and file<\/h3>\n
A nibbler is a tool used to cut soft material, such as sheet metal or Perspex with minimal distortion. Nibblers are usually used to remove larger pieces of the material, before the modder moves on to the file. Once a more delicate approach is needed, the user will take the file and carefully shave of pieces of the material to achieve the desired shape.<\/p>\n
If even more delicate fine tuning is required, a sanding tube attached to a dremel can be used. Various sized nibblers are available from local hardware stores.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Mod Nibbler<\/p><\/div>\n
Rivet gun (and rivets)<\/h3>\n
Seen as a more permanent alternative to holding everything together with screws, rivets are found in almost every modern PC case to hold most of the structure together. Pneumatically powered rivet guns are common but expensive, though hand held \u201csqueeze\u201d guns do exist for those on a budget. Rivets come in a variety of sizes and are found at many local hardware stores.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Rivet gun<\/p><\/div>\n
Do you have experience modifying PC cases? Share your wisdom in the comments below and on the MyGaming forum.<\/p>\n
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