Eh, so I think I'm going to do it. I built my own machine a year ago, and I was looking at case mods, but I didn't really have any money to spare, so I forgot it for a while. Now I'm thinking about starting modding, and I figure a window would be a good place to start.
What I'm trying to figure out is whether I should buy a window kit or try to do it myself, with the plexiglass cut and just buying some molding. I have an Antec server case, here:
I installed a new side panel with a fan, here:
What I would like to do is have a window cut around the handle, and have a hole in the window for the fan. I'd like the fan in the same place, if possible.
I've found a few window kits online, one for my side panel, here:
And a more generic one, but it HAS a fan hole, here:
(The description specifies it has an 80 mm fan slot, but it doesn't seem to be in the picture...)
So I'm looking for advice. If I get a kit, I'll probably get the first one. However, will I be able to cut a hole for the fan? And how difficult will it be?
If I don't get a kit, I'll probably go to Home Depot and have them cut the plexiglass for me, hopefully in the right shape, with the fan hole (I don't know if they'll do that). I'll also get some molding to go with it.
So which would be better?
And some more general questions... what will I need to cut through my case? The manual specifies that the material is 1.0mm SECC (I believe it's steel of some sort). I would rather not buy a Dremel, if I can avoid it, but I do have a jigsaw if I need it, though I imagine I'll need to buy another blade for it. Any suggestions on cutting my case or the plexiglass for the fan?
Um. I think that's it. Anything else I should know?