Gallery: Cases

[shozzking]

how hard is it to mod a larger window?

 

[Grantofhell]

Not terribly hard, depending on the route you want to take. For me it was harder because I used bolts to mount (looks really clean), but normally you can use some 3M #4010 (or similar) to mount the window. I also used some C (also called U) channel for the cut. For tools, I just use a good old ruler and a jigsaw. I just don't have a steady hand (or a good place to do the cutting).

 

[shozzking]

Is it possible to attach a fan to a mooded side window?

 

[sniperviper21]

well, for your 1200 Shozzking...

for on my 1200 all i did was remove the mesh on the side window an it looks cleaner by far...

EX:

 

[Grantofhell]

I'm skeptic about using any kind of saw (including a hole saw) on acrylic (or lexan) less than 1/8" thick. It cracks VERY easily.

 

[shozzking]

then what would you use?

 

[Grantofhell]

laser-cut. Which is why I would suggest buying a panel from FrozenCPU.com or the likes (Performance-PCs.com) before I would suggest modding in a plexi (acrylic) window with the intention of also having a fan hole.

 

[alvino]

I'm skeptic about using any kind of saw (including a hole saw) on acrylic (or lexan) less than 1/8" thick. It cracks VERY easily.

It's all about the proper lubrication and speed. It's possible, but just takes patience and care (especially with acrylic).

 

[dude_56013]

Took me about 10 minutes to cut one hole in my acrylic window in my case. I used an adjustable cutting blade that was attached to a power drill. And yes, speed is key. Too slow (and thus too much pressure) = cracking. Too fast = melting the acrylic around the hole.

 

[Grantofhell]

I've suffered extremities of both.