Custom Case HELP NEEDED!! :P

Irishpimpdude

Ok so im building a new rig and wanna customize a case like add a side window and fans in the top... what would i use to cut the side of the case? where would i get plexiglass? and what would i cut that with? how would i make a perfect shape.. etc ?

Endurance Man

Is the case going to be Steel or Alluminium? If its steel you will either need a very good dremel, or better yet, a jigsaw. If its alluminium i think a good dremel would work.

Irishpimpdude

I dont know yet im just on my way out to peats to have a look at the cases and mods

Endurance Man

If you have the cash get the Akasa Eclipse . One of the best cases around and really big and roomy. Great for WC setup .

Irishpimpdude

i havent got the cash for that atm lol and what Wc setup should i get? and i want one thats blue..

Endurance Man

Irishpimpdude wrote:

i havent got the cash for that atm lol and what Wc setup should i get? and i want one thats blue..

Are you getting the WC from peats? What are you gonna spend on the case?

Irishpimpdude

prob about 100 lol and no ill get the wc elsewhere

Endurance Man

Personally i would go for either http://www.peats.com/cgi-bin/shop/db.cgi?view=1&id=8814&type=6&path=14x122x539
or

http://www.peats.com/cgi-bin/shop/db.cgi?view=1&id=8150&type=6&path=14x122x539

The second one would be really great to mod as its plain and would be easy enough to cut into. I think the first one is bigger and may take the wc better.

Irishpimpdude

I think ill go for the first on lol but i wont have to cut out a side window hehe its gonna be my first attempt at installing wc and modding a case, hopefully its a good attempt lol...

Endurance Man

Ye, they are good cases, now you just gotta prey that peats have them in the shop . Remember, they have a new branch in blanchardstown so maybe try there if they dont have it in dublin .

Irishpimpdude

Thats which one im going to they better have it lol!

Irishpimpdude

Peats in blanch dont sell cases!!! :mad: and i tried maplins they only had crap cases though

Endurance Man

Irishpimpdude wrote:

Peats in blanch dont sell cases!!! :mad: and i tried maplins they only had crap cases though

Arrr, that sucks man. Havent been to that branch, why dont you just order it online and get it delivered? The cases at maplin are crap, cheapo stuff .

duridian

I built a pc for a friend lately with one of these Aerocool Magic3d cases. It isn't quite in the same league as Antec for overall build quality, there is quite a bit of plastic used in the front bezels/door, but for the money it is excellent and has very good airflow. There is a mesh type side window with a 120mm blue led in the cetre fan. A similar fan is mounted in the lower front bezel and the door is mesh so there is a good bit of air being drawn in even at stock. The back area has a very suitable for watercooloing, roughly 8" by 4" rectangular grill to which you could definately fit a radiator. There are mounting holes for either one 120mm or two 80mm fans in this grilled area, although the overall size is a little bit bigger than the two 80mm fans, both in height and more so in width (the width is approx the same as a 120mm). The mesh window should be easy enough to replace with plexiglass since all you would need to do is remove the rivets holding in the mesh.

Irishpimpdude

Thanks man i think ill go with that i like the look of it...