Clear acrylic case - retro build?

LuckyBenski

LuckyBenski

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So a few months ago I scored this excellent throwback to cheesier times! I've been trying to decide whether to throw EVERY LED EVER into it, or my entire bin of watercooling spares (or both?). I have a laser cutter so could do some interesting mods...

What does everyone think? Cheesy flashing lights, or 2005 retro?

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d_brennen said:
All the RGB

And laser cut 120mm fan mounts
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Spot on, that was the main reason for the laser. No airflow!

Also, no cable management. Have to think about that one.

MichaelAwkward said:
Very jealous. These are worth a fair bit of money now!
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I got this for under £20 and was shocked. It's not in the best condition but a restoration project is right up my street :)

I'm SLIGHTLY tempted to use it as a model for a complete rebuild using fresh acrylic...

Edit: 1000th post, woop!
 
LePhuronn said:
The hilarity of people seeing this case as equally horrendous and beautiful piece of retro case work, but Parvum charge ridiculous prices for essentially an identical thing in 2018.

I say play to the strengths of the case: clear acrylic is 97% light transmission, so fill it with lights! UV cold cathodes, mismatched watercooling parts (bare copper if you can) and ridiculous spiral wrap for cable management.

Make acrylic retro again.
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Spiral wrap (ideally UV colours) is a good call... Also, chrome painted radiators? If it's not lighting up or clear, it should be reflective right?!
 
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