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I couldn't really find a good category for this but I hope I can still get an answer. I am looking to install a side window into my corsair 200r case. I just want to show off everything and get show the red and black theme I have going on. It won't be a problem cutting it open or anything like that but what material should I use? Is a thin sheet of plexiglass the best option? Help is appreciated!! Thanks again for help
 
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Measure measure measure and measure again. Spend some time with the cardboard template for cutting on the side of your case and make sure you like the shape and positioning. I'd keep the window away from the front drive cages and possibly just above your PSU to help hide cabling etc. I like the job some people do of putting another plate between the PSU and the motherboard to really create a separation visually. I'd play around with a bunch of configurations, all in a cardboard/chipboard material and really try some different options out.

Try to plan how you will wrap the edge of any cuts in the metal that you make. You can find thin rubber/plastic weather stripping that is shaped like a U that will hold to the edge very well...
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Plexiglass is a very good option if you are looking for a clear side panel. You can add films to the material if you want to add a tint or slight mirror finish etc.

Before cutting the case or the plexi, make sure to template with chipboard or cardboard. Chipboard/thick boxboard can help with a more exact template/cut since it doesn't compress easily.
Make sure to account for the window material thickness on the inside of the case panel (if you are mounting to the inside) in case the panel butts up against the drive cages etc.

When cutting the plexi, make sure to cut it in multiple passes to reduce the chances of cracking, splintering or burned sections (if using a rotary cutting tool) all of which can be hard to sand out etc.

The same goes for drilling plexiglass. Use a very small diameter drill bit and slowly increase to the desired size. This will eliminate chances of spider cracking around the hole. A smaller drill bit tends to walk a lot less on the surface of the material vs a large diameter bit, giving you more exact holes.
 
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Measure measure measure and measure again. Spend some time with the cardboard template for cutting on the side of your case and make sure you like the shape and positioning. I'd keep the window away from the front drive cages and possibly just above your PSU to help hide cabling etc. I like the job some people do of putting another plate between the PSU and the motherboard to really create a separation visually. I'd play around with a bunch of configurations, all in a cardboard/chipboard material and really try some different options out.

Try to plan how you will wrap the edge of any cuts in the metal that you make. You can find thin rubber/plastic weather stripping that is shaped like a U that will hold to the edge very well.

If you use screws/bolts to attach the window panel, I'd again try some different layouts of where the screw heads land are and think about materials/color options for that as well, you can really add a lot of punch to the look or make it more subtle.

And most importantly when dealing with thin sheet metal cuts, watch out for your hands. That stuff cuts more easily than a samurai sword, I swear.
 
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