Modding case(cutting holes in aluminum case) what tool?

[eco_bach]

Hi. need to mod my Enthoo Luxe case on the top to enlarge a hole to make space for top mounting radiator. Never done this before. Will any pair of wire cutters work or...? Not sure what gauge but its pretty strong metal...

 

[USAFRet]

Hi. need to mod my Enthoo Luxe case on the top to enlarge a hole to make space for top mounting radiator. Never done this before. Will any pair of wire cutters work or...?

Tin snips will do it, but it will be a hack job.

A dremel in steady hands, followed by some sandpaper smoothing.

Which specific Luxe do you have that needs modding the top for a radiator?
http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Luxe.html

 

[cryoburner]

A dremel in steady hands, followed by some sandpaper smoothing.

I would recommend doing that outdoors and with a dust mask though, since aluminum dust can be harmful to the lungs, and can potentially cause other health effects.

 

[eco_bach]

Thanks. What about a nibbler? This is the issue, and the mod I am attempting https://www.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/3qztde/how_to_fit_an_ek_predator_into_a_phanteks_enthoo/?st=j91zkb23&sh=a2cb945c

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks. What about a nibbler? This is the issue, and the mod I am attempting https://www.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/3qztde/how_to_fit_an_ek_predator_into_a_phanteks_enthoo/?st=j91zkb23&sh=a2cb945c

Well, it is a metal case.
Any tool capable of cutting metal will work, probably.

Still unsure of exactly what you need to cut out, but it really doesn't matter to us out here, because you're the one doing the mod.

I would suggest obtaining another case to practice on, before chopping up your Luxe.