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yatstv
hi there all, if you remember (first ever custom build) its been a while since i posted about that. i brought the case again so i could use the front and a side panel again as i was unhappy with the results of my window and front fan hole.

will post some pics laters, but ive got to drill the holes for the rivets in the window, what the best method for drilling them? slow or fast. i was unhappy with the window because i did it too big and the window got in thw way with taking the panel off and on, and i had to use edging cos i rushed the cutting and i want a clean look with the window.
what i have done since is:
1 put my 120mm 190cfm delta fan in the front, but because its fatter that a normal fan i had to cut off the front mounting holes as they were getting in the way of the curved front so the front wouldnt go back on, pics laters.
2 took the keyswitch out the body of the old keyswitch caseing and mounted it in the front properly, nice and clean.
3 remarked out a window shape and measured where i will be drilling holes, had to draw out diferent window designs to cut round the handle so the window was smaller = better fit.

all i have to do is cut out window ( tonight ) then post pics!! although mounting rivets come tomorrow, i hope.
and i have 2 wierd holes comming off of my motherboard tray and they happen to be 80mm, so i will put 2 of those arched ducts comming out the other side panel behind the motherboard like exhausts with 80mm fans.
then twill get sprayed metalic black in a body shop. phew i think thats about it.!!.

ducts im planning on using


today i have finished the work on the window and installed a nice gold fan grill on the front so i dont loose a finger or an arm with that fan!! phew.
i brought some plastic rivets sold from my UK online shop, meant for mounting fans but was perfect for mounting anything realy, i think it gives a real pro finish. god i spent ages jigsawing that window carefully so i dont have to use edgeing, spent more than twice as long filing it down, man am i covered in sores and blisters. heres ya piccies

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JerrDogg77
that looks good, what is that on the top of the case. i likey
yatstv
its perforated metal sheet, basicly its metal with lots of holes in it, i was gonna use it as the side window as you can see through it enough, but im using it at the top so heat can rise straight out. theres plenty of air comming in with the 190CFM fan in the front

other info
excelent product
what i used to mount window
top window, also keyswitch below
perforated sheet metal

General
Love it. Looks great.

All but that fan grill. Its kinda crooked. I donno. Wierd look to it.

keep at it tho Its gonna look awesome when done
FunkyMonkey
i think the grill looks fine
the white and gold reminds me of the adidas ad with tmac
lol
your rig is p.i.m.p
yatstv
aye but like i said, its going black soon!will keep at it, nearl done now, thanx for your comments.
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