case modding q's

xaq · 19-August-02, 12:05 AM

alright, i've just recently got into case modding... and i'm looking to buy an alienware or an antec... the thing is i dont want the alienware graphics or writing on the case itself, so do i go with antec?

also... where is a good site i can order the specified case?

thanks, xaq

BigAkita · 19-August-02, 12:15 AM

Welcome to the forum, xaq. You will find that most people are do it yourselfer's and don't really care for the Alien stuff.

Instead of Antec, look at Directron.com or Newegg.com and check out the Chieftec cases. They are absolutely the same case made by the same manufacturer but costs mucho less.

Let us know how we can help in your modding endeavors.

Terawatt_99 · 19-August-02, 12:28 AM

and if you're going to be using LEDs, make sure you're connecting them to the right wires before you connect them and waste an LED...

DuckWarrior · 19-August-02, 03:25 PM

Xaq,
Welcome, BA is right but for another reason,
Directron.com will give you a discount for being a member of Pimprig.com
and
AZZO.com Im not sure, but might. But they are great there and have great quality cases.

xaq · 19-August-02, 04:09 PM

thanks for all the info...

im looking at getting a Cheiftec DX-01BD... the mid tower...

probably black...

but my question is about the windows...

is it better to buy a window kit... or to build your own from scratch??? and what you can buy from hardware places?

DeeChan · 19-August-02, 05:57 PM

I'd go with buying a sheet of plexi from a hardware store. plexi runs cheap at 6 bucks for a 18" by 2" sheet.

I'd go with just buying a sheet of plexi because with a window kit, you gotta wait for shipping. Also you have to cut the hole in your case exactly to the window cuz there is a locking strip. With regular plexi, you just cement or glue the plexi behind the case panel and you can make all sorts-a crazy shapes with regular plaxi.

xaq · 19-August-02, 06:05 PM

so thats it? just cement or glue? isnt that kind of tacky looking.

in the kits didnt they include some rubber lining for the plexi to make it look pimp?

are there more ways to do this?

DeeChan · 19-August-02, 06:12 PM

Yes there are other things to add, like door molding you can get in black or red, or pimpin chrome.

Also, you won't even be able to soo the cement so don't worrie about that

Coelacanth · 20-August-02, 12:34 PM

Personally, I tend to think the door edge molding (chrome, I've also seen gold at Canadian Tire, but have yet to see someone use gold door molding on a case) or no molding at all (make sure you do a REALLY clean window cut, though, as a rough-cut window would look piss-poor) looks best.

I don't like that inch-thick ugly, puffy black molding that you get with the kits.

If I were to do a window (which is quite unlikely), I would make sure the window edges are clean and perfect, and I'd attach plexi without any molding. I would probably attach it with a few small screws, as few as possible (i.e. if I were doing a square or rectangle window, heaven forbid

, 4 screws should suffice).

xaq · 21-August-02, 01:39 AM

yeah man, it should look perfect... but wouldn't screws that are visible look tacky?

i think molding thats visible would look better than a few silver screws... maybe its just me though

Coelacanth · 21-August-02, 02:02 AM

I dunno man, it must be you.

I'd rather see 4 or even 8 small-head counter-sunk screws than full-perimeter inch-thick and 1/4-inch high puffystuff molding. I even think pop-rivets would look better. Failing all that, you could just glue the plexi to the inside of the panel, and I even bet that long hidden strips of velcro would do the trick. Just my ideas, anyway. But I've got the (dis)advantage of having seen FAR FAR too many puffystuffed windows... LOL

19-August-02, 12:05 AM		#1 (permalink)
xaq Apex Techie Wannabe	case modding q's alright, i've just recently got into case modding... and i'm looking to buy an alienware or an antec... the thing is i dont want the alienware graphics or writing on the case itself, so do i go with antec? also... where is a good site i can order the specified case? thanks, xaq

19-August-02, 04:09 PM		#5 (permalink)
xaq Apex Techie Wannabe	thanks for all the info... im looking at getting a Cheiftec DX-01BD... the mid tower... probably black... but my question is about the windows... is it better to buy a window kit... or to build your own from scratch??? and what you can buy from hardware places? Last edited by xaq; 19-August-02 at 04:50 PM..

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19-August-02, 12:15 AM		#2 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Welcome to the forum, xaq. You will find that most people are do it yourselfer's and don't really care for the Alien stuff. Instead of Antec, look at Directron.com or Newegg.com and check out the Chieftec cases. They are absolutely the same case made by the same manufacturer but costs mucho less. Let us know how we can help in your modding endeavors.

19-August-02, 12:28 AM		#3 (permalink)
Terawatt_99 Apex Techie Lite	and if you're going to be using LEDs, make sure you're connecting them to the right wires before you connect them and waste an LED...

19-August-02, 03:25 PM		#4 (permalink)
DuckWarrior Retired Admin In Charge of Death and Destruction to All those Who Oppose My World known as PimpRig	Xaq, Welcome, BA is right but for another reason, Directron.com will give you a discount for being a member of Pimprig.com and AZZO.com Im not sure, but might. But they are great there and have great quality cases.

19-August-02, 05:57 PM		#6 (permalink)
DeeChan Apex Techie I	I'd go with buying a sheet of plexi from a hardware store. plexi runs cheap at 6 bucks for a 18" by 2" sheet. I'd go with just buying a sheet of plexi because with a window kit, you gotta wait for shipping. Also you have to cut the hole in your case exactly to the window cuz there is a locking strip. With regular plexi, you just cement or glue the plexi behind the case panel and you can make all sorts-a crazy shapes with regular plaxi.

19-August-02, 06:05 PM		#7 (permalink)
xaq Apex Techie Wannabe	so thats it? just cement or glue? isnt that kind of tacky looking. in the kits didnt they include some rubber lining for the plexi to make it look pimp? are there more ways to do this?

19-August-02, 06:12 PM		#8 (permalink)
DeeChan Apex Techie I	Yes there are other things to add, like door molding you can get in black or red, or pimpin chrome. Also, you won't even be able to soo the cement so don't worrie about that

20-August-02, 12:34 PM		#9 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God	Personally, I tend to think the door edge molding (chrome, I've also seen gold at Canadian Tire, but have yet to see someone use gold door molding on a case) or no molding at all (make sure you do a REALLY clean window cut, though, as a rough-cut window would look piss-poor) looks best. I don't like that inch-thick ugly, puffy black molding that you get with the kits. If I were to do a window (which is quite unlikely), I would make sure the window edges are clean and perfect, and I'd attach plexi without any molding. I would probably attach it with a few small screws, as few as possible (i.e. if I were doing a square or rectangle window, heaven forbid , 4 screws should suffice).

21-August-02, 01:39 AM		#10 (permalink)
xaq Apex Techie Wannabe	yeah man, it should look perfect... but wouldn't screws that are visible look tacky? i think molding thats visible would look better than a few silver screws... maybe its just me though

21-August-02, 02:02 AM		#11 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God	I dunno man, it must be you. I'd rather see 4 or even 8 small-head counter-sunk screws than full-perimeter inch-thick and 1/4-inch high puffystuff molding. I even think pop-rivets would look better. Failing all that, you could just glue the plexi to the inside of the panel, and I even bet that long hidden strips of velcro would do the trick. Just my ideas, anyway. But I've got the (dis)advantage of having seen FAR FAR too many puffystuffed windows... LOL