where can i get a side window

[Serp86]

I got this boring meridian 2010 case , and since i have a few coolermaster 80mm blue and red led fans coming, i was thinking of getting a side window.

where can i find such windows?

 

[bjc112]

Better off to just buy a whole new case with a window already in place...

Enermax for $55.00

Chieftec for $75.00

nullAnd the cooler master for about $175

 

[Serp86]

will a window be really more expensive than a case?

 

[Serp86]

also, i heard that you can mod your sidepanel with a window, without having to buy a new panel - kind of a do-it-yourself kit.

do they work?

 

[FPSguy]

I seriously doubt you will be able to find a pre-modded side panel with a window for that case. If you are comfortable cutting a hole in the side panel yourself, though, you can install a window kit (they do work). Here is a link to a variety of window kits.

Premier case with window for $65 shipped.

 

[Serp86]

neighter newegg nor directron ship to malta :evil:

 

[DurocShark]

http://www.xport1.com

Check out the etched windows... $20.

Dunno about shipping to Malta though.

EDIT: And I did end up getting my window from them... It's friggin amazing! Look sgreat!

 

[Serp86]

ok - that store ships to malta. Woopee!!!

Now, how do i apply the window - what tools do i need?

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Serp86
ok - that store ships to malta. Woopee!!!

Now, how do i apply the window - what tools do i need?

You need a dremel to cut a hole in the side of your case. Some use epoxy or double sided tape to hole it in place, you could use your own ideas... Bolts, whatever you want.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: bjc112

Originally posted by: Serp86
ok - that store ships to malta. Woopee!!!

Now, how do i apply the window - what tools do i need?

You need a dremel to cut a hole in the side of your case. Some use epoxy or double sided tape to hole it in place, you could use your own ideas... Bolts, whatever you want.

A dremel will take you all day to cut a hole big enough for a window. I used an electric jig saw. Just make sure you tape up the visible side (so you don't mar the finish) and clamp it down good so it doesn't move on you while cutting.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

DIY. the lexan is about $1 and cutting it is piece of cake i recently did mine and it was easier than i expected.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: bjc112

Originally posted by: Serp86
ok - that store ships to malta. Woopee!!!

Now, how do i apply the window - what tools do i need?

You need a dremel to cut a hole in the side of your case. Some use epoxy or double sided tape to hole it in place, you could use your own ideas... Bolts, whatever you want.

A dremel will take you all day to cut a hole big enough for a window. I used an electric jig saw. Just make sure you tape up the visible side (so you don't mar the finish) and clamp it down good so it doesn't move on you while cutting.

yep i useda jigsaw and it took me about 4 hours but i did an intricate design. i did a 1'x1' window with a fan in the middle and a king of X to the fan in the center.but if you want to do a design like this into aluminum make sure to go slow so you don't stretch the aluminum.