I'm a noob - Clear side panel?

[lulz at my RAM]

Hello everyone, I've come to notice all the computers with the clear side panel and and blue LED lights...

It looks REALLY cool, how would I do this?

 

[level101]

?
Buy a case with a clear side panel, & add led lights.

 

[lulz at my RAM]

Oh, then I'm stupid.

 

[NMDante]

In the old days, to get the clear side panel and lights, one would have to mod their case.

Nowadays, you just have to buy a case that already has the "mods" done, just like level101 mentioned.

 

[level101]

I forgive you

 

[Conumdrum]

Go to Danger Den and see the all clear cases they make. The lights and all the other goodies are actually pretty cheap. Welcome to the world of Case Modding.

 

[metrazol]

You don't have to stop at clear side panels or lights. Throw in some hydraulics and make that case bounce like something out of Compton. It would look REALLY cool.

 

[lulz at my RAM]

I'll have to try that sometime.

But like I said, I'm a noob...

I would have NO idea how to move my motherboard etc to a new case.

Maybe when I can afford a project, I will do that.

 

[IH8U]

Another option is to go to http://www.frozencpu.com/

Depending on your case, they may have a replacement side panel from the factory with a pre-installed window (mostly Lian-Li, but there are some others).

 

[fleakiller]

I'll have to try that sometime.

But like I said, I'm a noob...

I would have NO idea how to move my motherboard etc to a new case.

Maybe when I can afford a project, I will do that.

LOL but i understand so if you like go to a plastic shop measure the side of your case panel buy a thin piece of clear plastic then buy a fan with leds and you have it (old style) Darn i am getting old

 

[lulz at my RAM]

Lol, that sounds like the cheapest way.

Would this be the right thing?

http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l1/g42/Window_Kits.html

 

[fleakiller]

That would work plus the fan or some other type of leds

 

[teh_boxzor]

yeah but those are for specific cases. do what i did. buy an antec 900.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec%20900


and i just got the antec neopower 650 blue which has the same led fan as the 900 and it just looks twice as sexy!

 

[lulz at my RAM]

Yes, but I don't know how I would move all my hardware.

Is there any windows for a HP Pavillion a610n?

 

[IH8U]

Depending on your case (Chenming, Coolermaster, Lian-Li, Silverstone, or ThermalTake) they have options under Case Parts-OEM. But if not the window kits are usually the way to go now (many have pre-cut fan holes too). It's easier than cutting the plexi yourself (caused much swearing when it cracked on me). Installing it requires little more than a Dremel, or a Jig-Saw and drill with some time (I'm old school, so I like the Jig-Saw, it has a cleaner cut).

@Box read the previous posts before commenting please.

 

[lulz at my RAM]

Would my stock case be one of those?

I'll look it up and see if anyone has one that will fit right outa the box.

 

[badge]

Oh, then I'm stupid.

Those side panel window 'kits' require a jigsaw and a lot of patience, careful measurment and time to install.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/customize-pc-case,1908-10.html

Personally, I like the 'window effect'. Great way to show off your 'stuff'. Of course, some people have tighter stuff than others. :lol:

 

[NMDante]

@lulz

To move your hardware, or to just get an idea of how, just do search for "Do it yourself" computer building. It's the best way to just learn how build a computer system. You just have to take precautions before you start your build.

Once you build your first system or even just move your existing build to a new case (with power supply) you might become addicted to the ever fun (and sometimes expensive) "hobby" of computer system building.

LOL.

 

[dragonsprayer]

Hello everyone, I've come to notice all the computers with the clear side panel and and blue LED lights...

It looks REALLY cool, how would I do this?

wow i want to tell the story of my hp way back when

first you dremel the steel door and get a window kit (its so much easier know!)

to intall the window you have install the rubber seal, the window and then the triangle locking piece of rubber to lock the window in the rubber track! its an alls day project! back in the 90's it was rad!

second you remove all the hp drive boxes and cut parts off and add fans

third- you have oc your mobo crystal - o the good all days!

you add lights, swap out the fans!


welcome to the fun!