window modding anyone??

[bigcfromcinci]

anyone know anyone that does good work for the above??I'd like to put a window on the side of mine with neon lights

thanks!!

 

[Sorgon2]

Try here. Good Luck!

 

[WA261]

prob cost the same to buy the tools needed to do it yourself...

 

[uCsDNerd]

i was also thinking about putting a window onto my case. but i'm wondering, what does one use to cut the shape of the window out of the panel? I've got access to a laser cutter at the lab, but i don't think i can cut metal with it because of reflextion. There are other tools hidden in the storage, which would be best to use? thanks

ps - where'd you get your case WA261??

 

[Dan]

uCsDNerd: I used a jigsaw to cut the hole for a window in my case. Photos.

 

[EXman]

hmm I want a window as well darn it!

 

[EXman]

I e-mailed designcomp to see if they could get me a window (or how much it'd be) that would look like This. except with a 120mm hole for my 131CFM Delta!

 

[techiedude]

also you might try here - So-TrickComputers

 

[uCsDNerd]

Hi. Thanks for the answer Dan. But here's a couple more questions that I thought up...

When you do cut out a piece from the panel with a jig saw, won't the edges be jagged? You sand them down afterwards I guess right? But even so, I'd be pretty difficult to cut out a piece exactly the to the dimensions of the window that I've ordered. What kind of material is used to fill in the gaps? It looks to be some sort of rubber, but I could be wrong. Thanks !

ps. i just tried your link Dan, I wasn't able to get to the page, possibly maintenance of the server? I'll try again later.

 

[bigcfromcinci]

EXman
LMK what that is gonna cost you if ya don't mind

thanks!

 

[Flashram]

You have a Lian-Li case right? They sell a pre-cut side panel w/ window that looks great. Here's a link. If you search around you can find it cheaper.

 

[bigcfromcinci]

yes,
I have a Lian 60USB
thanks for the link
Here's what I've decided on going with with a red or blue cathode lightwindow mod

 

[EXman]

Curtis the Pres of the company e-mailed back saying I could get the window I had above on my SX1040B side panel w/ an added 120mm blowhole for $54 plus shipping 2 ways of course about ~$16 each way

I'm gonna do it as that Antec is a beast to cut and that window is DOPE! plus I have ZERO time to get into the garage!

I like your choice for the window w/ fans

I have an e-mail into him on where to send and how long it will take. I'll post here once I here from him.

here is the 1ste-mail from him:

Here is the pricing for the Side panel modifications to the Chenming
601AE case in Revision 2 style:

Side clear acrylic window - $36.00
1/4" black rubber trim - $12.00
one fanhole modifications - $6.00

If you want us to include a quiet fan and chrome wire grill, add:
120mm - $17.25

If you want to change the color of the acrylic to Red,
Blue, Green or Grey, add $8.00

If you are sending us your panels, you will need to add to the above
prices return shipping, which will be the same as what it costs you to send
the panels to us (usually about $16.00). We suggest FedEx or USPS and not
UPS.

Andrew D. Smith
President
DesignComp inc.
www.designcomp.com

 

[dgodwin]

I just put in my window I ordered from So-trickcomputers.com today. I used a jig saw with a very fine tooth blade. I then used a dremel tool to grind down and smooth the edges.

The kit I ordered came with the acrylic plastic, rubber molding and locking strip, and a washer to help measure the window. What you do is tape the window onto the case, and trace using the washer as a spacer, to allow for the rubber molding. It took about a half hour. The only problem was when my father took a good chunk of skin out of two of his fingers when helping me install the locking strip. Suprisingly, he didn't do it on a cut portion of the case. Be careful!

The kit had everything you need, and the directions were easy to follow. I'd recommend so-trick in a second! Now I'm waiting for my cold cathodes from bgmicro, and I'll be all set.

Daniel


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When you do cut out a piece from the panel with a jig saw, won't the edges be jagged? You sand them down afterwards I guess right? But even so, I'd be pretty difficult to cut out a piece exactly the to the dimensions of the window that I've ordered. What kind of material is used to fill in the gaps? It looks to be some sort of rubber, but I could be wrong. Thanks !

ps. i just tried your link Dan, I wasn't able to get to the page, possibly maintenance of the server? I'll try again later. >>

 

[EXman]

Designcomp cannot cut it till March! forget that!

 

[bigcfromcinci]

WTF

<< Designcomp cannot cut it till March! forget that! >>


FERGET THAT!!!