CM Storm Scout Case”mod” for Sunbeam Rheobus Fan Controller
I ordered a Sunbeam Rheobus (model RHK-BA) fan controller to accommodate my Coolermaster Storm Scout case and received it through Newegg on Friday. Installation was iffy on the Scout… as the “tool-less” drive bay had trouble “grabbing” the Rheobus. I ended up using a couple screws from the backside to help secure the controller. Although this controller is very well-made, using high quality parts, the white decals add a somewhat cheesiness to the very serious styling of the Scout. I then decided to do my very first “casemod”. All it took was a small amount of drilling on one of the removable front faceplates. I highly recommend doing this if you have this setup, as the results are very worthwhile, making the Rheobus blend-in better with the case’s design. Another plus is that it will help reduce the intense LEDs from the Rheobus (no lie… these things should be in your headlights!)
Here’s a quick step-by-step. Its really straight forward, and the procedure should be similar for many cases. I posted some pictures below.
1. Remove the knobs on the Rheobus. Just pull outward on them. You will have to pull very hard, as these guys are snug.
2. Install the Rheobus in one of your empty 5.25 drive bays and make all fan connections. On the Scout you may want to place 2 screws into the Rheobus from the right side of the case (opposite the “tool-less” locking mech. side) in order to secure the controller.
3. Line up the removable faceplate with the front of the Rheobus and use a silver marker to draw guides for the drill.
4. With a driller, make approximately 1cm holes, but no wider than 1.5cm, as the knobs must be able to hide the holes.
5. Pop the now drilled faceplate (dust filter or not) into the Scout’s removable front-piece and then snap the front-piece back onto the scout. Make sure the Rheobus is pushed up all the way against the metal front. This will ensure that the knobs will be able to fit onto the shafts.
6. Slide the knobs back onto the controller and you should be good to go.
–Schmitt
