Any MicroATX cases out there with acrylic windows?

[Epicenter]

I've gotten used to being able to see the guts of my computer. Since I take so much time and care in making everything look perfect, I hate closing it up and never seeing it again. For me, it'd be sort of like if I spent a week putting together a model and then I put it back in its box to display it.

I'm trying to build the smallest machine possible without sacrificing performance so I have all parts that'll fit a MicroATX case, but these days, I just can't seem to find any good ones with windows in them. Apevia's Q-XPACK and Silverstone's Sugo are very nice but they're just a bit TOO small to accomodate some of my hardware. I'd like something that's just an extremely small tower, like HP's systems use.

I was looking at http://www.coolcases.com - their modified Enlight 7602's would be PERFECT especially since they'll modify them to exacting specs. But they don't seem to be in business anymore, or they don't answer their e-mail anymore, at least.

So that puts me in a pretty ****** situation. Does anyone have any case ideas? Thanks!

 

[jgigz]

XQpack, Ultra Microflay, TTake's Lanbox are ones that are known

 

[Zap]

Make your own window, I did. That style chassis is a bit limiting though, so I'd actually suggest a mATX tower like the Silverstone/Athenatech ones with 120mm fan spots. Those cases are still quite compact, but can take 120mm fans and standard ATX PSUs. You just have to make your own window - not too hard, or you can find someone/some company to do the mods for you.

Heck, if you're anywhere near zip code 53144 and too lazy, I can do the mods for a few bucks.

 

[Epicenter]

I already looked at the Lanbox and honestly it's kind of hideous-looking. It'd be workable if I rigged my own 120mm fan. That's at least a lot easier than trying to add a window which I am sure I'd screw up. Sadly I live nowhere near that area code...

 

[Zepper]

There are some nice window kits out there for under $10. that would fit typical microATX cases like the Evercase 3505, inWin or similar.

.b.h.

 

[Epicenter]

The thing is, cutting out a window, drilling holes and bolting it in all seems pretty tricky for someone like me with nearly no mechanical skill. And no tools. I'd have to blow quite a bit of money on a dremel and a power drill...

 

[Zepper]

At least one of the kits doesn't require any drilling. And you could have the hole cut done at a local metalwork shop with a plasma or laser cutter that leaves a very clean edge for not too much money.

If all else fails, http://www.performance-pcs.com will mod your box for you.


.bh.