Modem inside case (case mod)

[DyGr00339]

So, just to see if it is possible... Could I cut part of my case (oprical drive) and put my modem in the optical drive bay, reason being is my modem overheats and I'd aim a fan at it (and for the LOL's)

[Joe3417]

Idk maybe it would depend how big the modem is. It would be hilarious though.

[M-ursu]

just put it in.

(maybe on top of your PSU or anywhere where is space)

[BigD1970]

Haha maybe that will work.

[DyGr00339]

just put it in.

(maybe on top of your PSU or anywhere where is space)

But then it would wiggle and fall when i move the computer

[whatthe_fuzz]

could you post a picture of 

 

1. your case without a panel

 

2. your case on the backside with panel removed

 

3. your modem

 

if you can take all these pictures with a ruler next to the so i can get a reference i'll work something out for you

[DyGr00339]

could you post a picture of 

 

1. your case without a panel

 

2. your case on the backside with panel removed

 

3. your modem

 

if you can take all these pictures with a ruler next to the so i can get a reference i'll work something out for you

Actually, I plan on doing it in the next build. My case is a HAF 912 and Its too loud and ill likely sell it

[Josh]

If it's overheating why not just put on a fan on the modem and leave it oustide of the case. I've seen several people do this with routers which get a little hot. To answer your question however it's entirely possible unless size is a problem, you'll have to run power and such to it though so it's probably going to look bad and clutter your case.

[DyGr00339]

If it's overheating why not just put on a fan on the modem and leave it oustide of the case. I've seen several people do this with routers which get a little hot. To answer your question however it's entirely possible unless size is a problem, you'll have to run power and such to it though so it's probably going to look bad and clutter your case.

Cable management is a hobby of mine

[whatthe_fuzz]

Actually, I plan on doing it in the next build. My case is a HAF 912 and Its too loud and ill likely sell it

 

if you really want a cool router maybe you could cool it with mineral oil?

 

have extension cables running from it to access everything. it would essentially be a box with oil

[DyGr00339]

if you really want a cool router maybe you could cool it with mineral oil?

 

have extension cables running from it to access everything. it would essentially be a box with oil

You have created a monster

[whatthe_fuzz]

You have created a monster

 

oops 

 

But it would be fairly simple but im not sure if its worth the hassle 

[megadarkwood]

This is actually a pretty coll idea and k might steal it for my home networking solution

[Giggitygoebbels]

Just open the case of the modem place the main-board into the pc case instead and build it onto a side panel in a motherboard mounting frashion.will get fairly good cooling,but there needs to be case modding to make the hex nuts (for the screws ) attach to the panel.

[Warcony]

You should look into building a custom water cooling loop so you can overclock it.  But seriously, what Giggitygoebbels said makes the most sense. 

[DyGr00339]

You should look into building a custom water cooling loop so you can overclock it.  But seriously, what Giggitygoebbels said makes the most sense. 

But it isn't as fun hehe, and i move my case around too roughly for watercooling

[Warcony]

But it isn't as fun hehe, and i move my case around too roughly for watercooling

 

I was also thinking about it, somemodems and routers have mounts on the bottom so you can put them on the wall.  If yours has that then you could mount it on the side panel of your case, or really anywhere else in your case.

[DyGr00339]

I was also thinking about it, somemodems and routers have mounts on the bottom so you can put them on the wall.  If yours has that then you could mount it on the side panel of your case, or really anywhere else in your case.

Mine does, only issue is the power brick, the size o a brick

[Warcony]

Mine does, only issue is the power brick, the size o a brick

Is the power brick at the wall plug or mid way through the power cable? If your case has those water cooling gromets you could route it through those? 

[DyGr00339]

Is the power brick at the wall plug or mid way through the power cable? If your case has those water cooling gromets you could route it through those? 

Yeah halfway, i think ill try and do the mod in a minute, i have s router sized wifi extender that has ethernet plugs on it

[DyGr00339]

Idk maybe it would depend how big the modem is. It would be hilarious though.

 

 

just put it in.

(maybe on top of your PSU or anywhere where is space)

 

 

Haha maybe that will work.

 

 

This is actually a pretty coll idea and k might steal it for my home networking solution

 

 

I was also thinking about it, somemodems and routers have mounts on the bottom so you can put them on the wall.  If yours has that then you could mount it on the side panel of your case, or really anywhere else in your case.

It has been done, can't upload pictured because no camera ATM. But instead of a modem used WiFi extender with Ethernet from extender outside of the case into the RJ-45 jack. 

 

Speeds are better than power line connected straight into modem 

 

30mbps down (my plan)

 

3mbps up (my plan is not stated the up)

 

I am impressed 

[Warcony]

It has been done, can't upload pictured because no camera ATM. But instead of a modem used WiFi extender with Ethernet from extender outside of the case into the RJ-45 jack. 

 

Speeds are better than power line connected straight into modem 

 

30mbps down (my plan)

 

3mbps up (my plan is not stated the up)

 

I am impressed 

 

Nice! Please upload some pictures when you get a chance so we can see