Acrylic computer cases, where to buy?

[mathew70]

Acrylic computer cases, where to buy?

 

[chrisjames61]

No where because they all suck.

 

[VSG]

Frozen-Q in the US makes some and also accept fully customizable orders too.

 

[dma0991]

They used to be popular, back when fans with LED lights were cool. They look fancy but without good cable management, it looks horrendous.

 

[mathew70]

Just found this site: http://www.mountainmods.com/computer-cases-c-21.html AWESOME cases!!

 

[MongGrel]

Mountain Mods immediately came to mind myself.

I still don't want one though I guess.

Acrylic drum sets were cool for a very short time in the 70's too.

Though I never bought one.

 

[mathew70]

I think this case

http://www.mountainmods.com/transparency-p-550.html

with the smoked grey color option would look very cool

 

[Red Squirrel]

I had one, they were awesome at the time.

This one: http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/Acrylic/Acrylic.htm

I wonder if you can still get it through Sunbeam. They were the main supplier at the time for that kind of stuff. neon tubes and stuff for inside cases. Seems that stuff is not really in style anymore though, but it was fun to mess with.

 

[Meghan54]

"Best" selection I've found, although I haven't bought from them in years:

http://www.xoxide.com/acryliccases.html


Also, this one:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2...Tower_Case_-_Clear_PC-A008.html?tl=g1c9#blank


If you're set on one, you're probably going to have to search the very small boutique parts sellers on the net, not the large etailers. The smaller co's are more likely to still carry/have in stock stuff from the '90's.

 

[aigomorla]

no one is gonna mention they also collect a ton of static?

 

[MongGrel]

Not sure if they collect it, have never had one, but I'm pretty sure they promote it.

Is a very bad thing either way.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/175797-28-acrylic-case-static-grounding-issues

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/cases/10688-acrylic-case-emi-static-discharge-concerns.html

Most people aren't aware of even what even low level ESD can do.

 

[mathew70]

Would this case solve the static issue seeing as it has a steel frame?
http://www.mountainmods.com/u2-ufo-crystal-ship-cyo-c-21_104.html

 

[BonzaiDuck]

People want acrylic cases for the bling -- for "pretty." [I think you could custom-design your own with the right access to different Lexan specs]. I found this one custom mod project someone built from scratch -- water-cooled, all the tubing in green and chrome fittings. He would've got a fortune for that thing if he'd found the right half-wit with lots of money, and I'm sure someone would've paid for it. It was an art masterpiece.

But, if folks are correct about the static-buildup, that's also the reason for the interior becoming contaminated with dust. And that defeats the "Bling." It would also be a bitch to clean.

spend your money on aluminum or titanium. Or save your money and spruce up an SECC steel case. Even with the latter, you can throw in your custom-modded Lexan side-panel windows, which at least limits or eliminates the myriad corners, nooks and crannies that are difficult to clean.

Personally, I simply gave up on "bling" a long time ago. I WILL get some green-LED Spectre-Pro fans for my rig, but no side-panel windows -- just vents.

 

[Theguynextdoor]

Here's the thing about Arcylic/Lexan...durability, yes it is durable but it is not scratch resistant and after a few years it greatly loses it's clarity.

If you want bling like that...use glass and build it yourself. True badassadry.

 

[SpotswoodGuy]

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