Chieftec Black Side Panel with window $2 ($5 shipping) at Newegg

[SenorBiggles]

Linky

Aluminum, fits DX series cases. A reviewer at Newegg says that it works with his Antec case as well.

I have a silver case, but this seemed like too good of a deal to pass up. A can of spray paint, some tape, and plastic bag can fix that color problem.

 

[Salvador]

I ordered one for the hell of it. I have the Antec SX1040B and thought that I'd give it a shot for $7 shipped. Everyone seems to be commenting about the series II cases, so maybe it's a direct fit for my case. Even if the black is a little off, it should be ok. Anything to make this beast of a case lighter without making it flimsy.

Thanks for posting this.

Sal

 

[Kipper]

Just gave this a shot. I have the behemoth of a SX1040B as well. I don't see why this wouldn't fit.

 

[PapaSurf]

Perfect for a backup if someone botches a case mod too.

 

[SenorBiggles]

Originally posted by: PapaSurf
Perfect for a backup if someone botches a case mod too.

I bought some transparent blue paint today with the intent of painting part of my window. Now I don't have to worry about screwing things up as much.

 

[Bad Dude]

I need one that has a fan on it also, does Newegg has this?

 

[SenorBiggles]

Originally posted by: Bad_Dude
I need one that has a fan on it also, does Newegg has this?

Didn't see any, but I believe the window is acrylic if you want to try and cut your own hole.

 

[Bad Dude]

Hey,
I found this one for $10 shipped.

 

[Bad Dude]

This place says that with the side fan on the panel it hurts the airflow. I find that the video is cool down a bit. Anyone has good experience with the side blow hole? I got a metal panel with the blow hole on the side right now.

Thanks.

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: Salvador
I ordered one for the hell of it. I have the Antec SX1040B and thought that I'd give it a shot for $7 shipped. Everyone seems to be commenting about the series II cases, so maybe it's a direct fit for my case. Even if the black is a little off, it should be ok. Anything to make this beast of a case lighter without making it flimsy.

Thanks for posting this.

Sal

Same case here. Post your results when you get it and let us know. Newegg seems to have a lot of them so I think I'll let you guys be the guinea pigs before I order

 

[MrCodeDude]

For $7, seems like a plan.

 

[Salvador]

I found this one for $10 shipped.

Heh.. I would've gotten the Antec side panel for $3 more shipped. Too bad it's out of stock now.

Bad Dude: Was it out of stock when you found it? If so, good luck getting it back in stock. I believe that it's a discontinued item.

The only problem that I see is that the black might not match perfectly because the Antec case was a gray/black and the Chieftec cases were more black/black if I can recall.

Sal

 

[Eric1285]

Thanks, got one as well. Just in case I mess up when I try to cut a 120mm hole in the one i have now =)

 

[Athlonstein]

Grabbed one for my 1035B, thanks for the post.

 

[Corporate Thug]

is this for full tower or mid tower?

 

[Bad Dude]

It was in stock when I saw it.

Originally posted by: Salvador

I found this one for $10 shipped.

Heh.. I would've gotten the Antec side panel for $3 more shipped. Too bad it's out of stock now.

Bad Dude: Was it out of stock when you found it? If so, good luck getting it back in stock. I believe that it's a discontinued item.

The only problem that I see is that the black might not match perfectly because the Antec case was a gray/black and the Chieftec cases were more black/black if I can recall.

Sal

 

[mdcrab]

I already have one of these. Thinking about buying a second. If you turn it upside down, can it be installed on the right side? Then the case will be see-thru in a few places.

mdcrab

 

[Bad Dude]

Originally posted by: mdcrab
I already have one of these. Thinking about buying a second. If you turn it upside down, can it be installed on the right side? Then the case will be see-thru in a few places.

mdcrab

No b/c there's no latch on the other side of the case.

 

[SKORPI0]

Ordered this item, Dec 25th 3 a.m. Paid $5.00 for shipping from Newark, NJ. Expect to receive it from FedEx this Wednesday, Dec31.

You're right about the color, panel is black (Chieftec) not charcoal black (Antec).

Found this item by "accident" (All Products, Chieftec) last Tuesday night looking for a case. Ordered one thinking it was a price mistake. Other places sell this for $29 + shipping. Got a shipping confirmation the next day. To bad they charge $5.00 for this item.

 

[mdcrab]

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Originally posted by: mdcrab
I already have one of these. Thinking about buying a second. If you turn it upside down, can it be installed on the right side? Then the case will be see-thru in a few places.

mdcrab
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No b/c there's no latch on the other side of the case.

Just tried it. The latch is on the door, but when you try to put it on the other side the latch interferes with the mobo mounting plate, not enough clearance for the latch to engage the flange.

mdcrab

 

[SKORPI0]

Got mine today. Definitely Black and aluminum (SPX-02).
Probably the reason Newegg is selling this for $2.00. Pics. Easily fixed with pliers.

 

[Eric1285]

Got mine. Gonna be good practice for my dremel. Thanks!

 

[PizzaDude]

Sweet. I've got a chieftec case with that exact side panel, good stuff when ya got case lights.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: Bad_Dude
This place says that with the side fan on the panel it hurts the airflow. I find that the video is cool down a bit. Anyone has good experience with the side blow hole? I got a metal panel with the blow hole on the side right now.

Thanks.

somehow i have the feeling that the side fan was just blowing the hot vid card air right over the m/b sensor i doubt a side intake disturbs airflow.

 

[0roo0roo]

is thatthe only color avaliable?