Modding a Coolmaster CM690 II to have a window

hugobosslives · 5 Jan 2013 at 15:01

So as in the title. I want a side window on a cm690 II case.

Currently it looks stock which is like this:

However I want it to resemble something like this guy has:

I have never modded a case before in this way. Only made dirty hacks for things like radiators and fans.

Presumably I would do it with some 3mm acrylic or something?

Has anyone got any advice on how to do it? I want this to look pretty clean so am looking for a nice guide instead of me just hacking away at a beautiful case.

Any thoughts would be most welcome

hugobosslives · 5 Jan 2013 at 22:24

Thanks. I am aware of this. It's just I already have the non-windowed panel and feels a shame to buy another panel. The cm panel also has a weird fan slot in the clear window which ruins the look. Lastly, it seems no reputable retailers sell it here in the UK the only place I can really find it is at popular auction sites. EDIT: plus they seem to cost half the price of the case!

Also I love the whole DIY thing these days and would love to start doing it with my rig. Maybe this is my first step into a world of modding haha.

But back to the point. Do you have any advice on how I could do it? What materials/tools etc?

If i had to guess I would buy some 3mm acrylic. Then mark out the window on the case. Then drill a pilot hole to slot maybe a jigsaw in and then cut round the markings? This I guess could be finished by sandpaper?

Please tell me any better options. Would hate to ruin this case.

hugobosslives · 6 Jan 2013 at 11:39

hmmm. debating weather to splash out 45 quid on a dremel having never had one so unsure of its uses. Would it be useful for other modding stuff I might get into and general DIY modding? (i.e. not on rigs).

Seems a lot to cut a square hole once :/

hugobosslives · 8 Jan 2013 at 10:02

maj said:
You can buy one from coolermaster's store. Not sure if that would be classed as a competitor or not though.

really? As far as I can see one the European site the windowed one is out of stock mate? and has been for ages so I presume they have discontinued selling these?

hugobosslives · 9 Jan 2013 at 22:36

Yer was thinking of U-bend rubber strips after filling a smooth edge. You can buy them really cheap online.

Then either just glue/sticky pad the acrylic panel on from the inside. Not really much point drilling holes as the screws would look pretty crap me thinks.

Yer will do. But might not happen for a while. Lots of work atm.