Computer Case-Mod: Adding a Window!

This is a very basic and simple casemod, and yet looks pretty sweet. With the new window you can see in to a whole new world of computing........not really.
You can do this project for about $25

Step 1 Pre-mod

I completed this project many years ago..... I decided Id use it for my first instructable.. this job can be completed in less than 1 day and by a novice modder.
Sorry for the lack of photos..... but this is an old project

Comments

[Capm_Crunch]

 another thing that looks cool for plexi glass is scratching a design or a word into the side so when the cold caths light up the glass, the scratches glow like thin line neon.

[equinox55]

you can also use metal rim you can find it in an automotive store, just ask for a trim that would go around the edge of the doors and the sales people should be able to help. It is a bit pricy here but gives a nice finish.

[elliot81]

that looks cool as man, really proffesional :)

[wisepig]

Did you wire your cold cathode tubes to the computer's power source? If so, how did you do it?

[Xellers]

Cold cathode tubes require a special power inverter. When you buy one of these tubes, it should come included. Just plug a molex power connector into the inverter and plug the cold cathode tube into the inverter, and it will work.

[matt]

It came with a proper molex plug

[phoenix124]

Hey, way 2 go! totally nice mod. u should join a modding group i set up http://www.instructables.com/group/modthis/
happy modding

[Junkyard John]

Also, your window is sealed, so that leaves only one heat vent. Any problems in overheating?

[matt]

Nope, it never overheated.. it was only a 1.7GHz P4 though.

[Scott Dallesasse]

Not a bad idea. Could use most of the steps to add fans to air cool a hot machine.

[Junkyard John]

Nice Idea. I could picture a totally clear case with a ton of sequencial lighting and the like. Sweeet!