Side Panel Moddin

[Skeebee]

Ok so, because im cheap and dont like to spend money, i have decided im going to mod and tweak the **** outta what i have haha...

so heres a picture of my emachines side panel

http://room619.com/gfx/sidepanel.jpg

my idea here is to cut a perfect square, in the middle.. goto home depot get the plexi glass and bullet screws...

if you guys have any ideas let me know :)

this is my first time tryin anything like this how any tips ideas will be great!! thanks !!

[xmastree]

Two questions. Why a square, and why in the middle?

You can cut it any shape you like, and anywhere you want to.

If I were doing that, I'd avoid showing off the disk mountings, so I'd keep it away from the front edge. Likewise the power supply, unless it's a good looking one.

Make a sketch, of the computer with the cover removed, on a sheet of card or paper the same size.

Decide what looks good, and what doesn't, and draw wavy lines around the good bits. More than one if need be. Then cut the hole(s) to show off the good but hide the ugly. Once you're happy with it, copy the holes to the actual panel.

Just my 2c worth. :-)

[tecguy]

Ok so, because im cheap and dont like to spend money, i have decided im going to mod and tweak the **** outta what i have haha...

so heres a picture of my emachines side panel

http://room619.com/gfx/sidepanel.jpg

my idea here is to cut a perfect square, in the middle.. goto home depot get the plexi glass and bullet screws...

if you guys have any ideas let me know :)

this is my first time tryin anything like this how any tips ideas will be great!! thanks !!


Mine side pannel looks the same more a less but i have a problem because i have vents isit still ok to cut as window??

[bartvandenberg]

dont cut a square. cut something funky or unique. i was gonna cut a square into mine till i wanted more of a challenge (considering i used a 4" grinder). take a look at my case. let me know what you think.

http://www.fotothing.com/photos/7a8/7a8e4edf78f8c920a8ff3247c54aefd0.jpg

[jofultner]

Get wise cut any shape and file and sand edges.Paint it up,at least side panel and silicone window to inside of panel(less vibration).Pick a theme to work with for window and colors.Jo

[tecguy]

dont cut a square. cut something funky or unique. i was gonna cut a square into mine till i wanted more of a challenge (considering i used a 4" grinder). take a look at my case. let me know what you think.

http://www.fotothing.com/photos/7a8/7a8e4edf78f8c920a8ff3247c54aefd0.jpg

Pure sweetness thats is class but about my question isit ok to add a window if it has vents.Vents rule!!! my comp never overheats or nothing my computer if you tocuh it is cold to tocuh because it is so well cooled :D :omg:

[bartvandenberg]

well. i had vents in mine. but replaced with the fan instead. my comp isnt the quietest around, but under full load with vid card, i keep the temp at 30c, which is damn good for full load for a couplehours.

[The boy 4rm oz]

I just did a side pannel on my comp but i never thought of using a grinder. i drilled a hole and used a jigsaw 2 cut out the panel. Its a square but thats only cos u cant really do much with a jigsaw. And bartvandenberg how did u add the fans 2 the side, did u use a holesaw? great case man but i think for a couple of dollars extra u could get a decent fan grill.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Oh and by the way bartvandenberg i recon i got the same keyboard/mouse combo as u. Works pretty well doesnt it.

[bartvandenberg]

yah. i know. sorry bout the fan grill thing. its been buggin me since i built it. ive been laid off from work for like a month now, and im so hurtin for coin, that i cant justify even a couple bucks on some nice fan grills. besides the fact that my gf would be on my case for spending more money on my case than on her. *cough*
but, i used a 4' core bit. i dont know what its called exactly, but its made for plexiglass and stuff. worked amazing. very nice clean perfect circle. then just drilled the 4 holes in with a reg drill.

and yes.. i love my keyboard/mouse combo. only prob is, i get so used to typing on my wonderful keyboard, that i simply cant type on regular ones anymore... oh well.. guess i wont stoop to that level anyway. :D

[The boy 4rm oz]

lol know what u mean. But what is a 4' core bit? is it just like plastics grade hole saw or is it sumthn else?

[The boy 4rm oz]

Yeah i know what u mean. But what is a 4' core bit? is it like a hole saw or is it sumthn else? and how much do they cost?

[bartvandenberg]

its just a bit for a cordless drill thats round with a centre bit inside. i feel like a real moron not knowing how to properly explian it. but.. cost me like 10 CAD. so.. its cheap. get them at any hardware store really.

[xmastree]

You guys never heard of google (http://images.google.com/images?q=hole-saw) :?

A picture speaks a thousand words...
http://www.dark-circuit.com/HOLD/Mod%20Guide/HOLESAW.JPG

[The boy 4rm oz]

ok thanks. In Australia we call that a hole saw lol.

[xmastree]

I would too, but a google for "core bit" gives similar results.