Editing Case modding (section)

===Function===

==== Cooling mods ====
Numerous modifications fall into this category, the simplest one being drilling a mount for a new fan,<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> or removing a restrictive fan grill. Others include air ducts, water cooling,<ref>{{cite web
| publisher = www.techPowerUp.com
| title = Case Mod Gallery
| url = http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/
| access-date = 2009-05-07
}}</ref> filtering, sealing openings to make airflow over hot components instead of escaping near where it entered, or even the adding of a tank of pressurized [[carbon dioxide]] or liters of [[mineral oil]] to the case. These modifications are often performed by [[Overclocking|overclockers]] looking either for better cooling for particularly hot components and/or [[Quiet PC|noise (sound) reduction]]. Some fan modifications are merely a show of technical modding skill or talent and have no functional purpose.<ref>{{cite web
| publisher = Weblogs, Inc.
| title = 66-fan case mod exemplifies overkill
| date = 25 November 2007
| url = https://www.engadget.com/2007/11/25/66-fan-case-mod-exemplifies-overkill/
| access-date = 2009-05-07
}}</ref> Hardcore [[Overclocking|overclockers]] often install cooling systems for the sole purpose of achieving performance records. Such systems may include [[water cooling]], [[phase transition|phase change]] materials, [[Thermoelectric effect#Peltier effect|thermoelectric/Peltiercoolers]], and even [[liquid nitrogen]].