Addons to cases

[Binky Stunt Cat]

Well, most of you can remember my "Stealth" mod idea.....
I'm still at a loss as to what to use for the "prosthetic" side panels....some suggest fibreglass, but i'm not so sure about that....
Flat panels and semi-sharp edges are what i'm looking for.

[SilverPriest]

Here is a refresher of Binkys Stealth Mod.
Check it ;)

Originally posted by Binky Stunt Cat On the Old OCNZ Forums
Stemming from my lack of desire to OC and the fact that i run my 'puter 24/7, i'm wanting to make a quiet rig. Then i came across the Vantec "Stealth" fans which are realy quiet, and i thought "hmmm, a stealth computer, now that would be fun".
so from there the following drawing was made:
http://binky.orcon.net.nz/gfx/stealthmodidea.gif
I've since decided on the good ol' ENERMAX FS-710B as the case of choice, and it eliminates any CD tray problems/mods...altho i might just paint it black.....and i'm not sure where to put the power/reset buttons now either....still want militry toggle switches if i can

The question is: what the hell should i make the new sides out of?
I've had suggestions of Fibreglass, but i have no idea how to go about doing that.....nor where (if JB does set up his Mod workshop i'll hopefully make use of that).

Suggestions/comments would be appreciated, since this is my first mod.....

[Wibber]

did you end up finding someone who sell the vantecs? I want 7-8 of them

[GooGlo]

I think OCNZ is bringing inthose stealth fans, not here yet tho.

[Binky Stunt Cat]

Vantec Stealth Noiseless Fan
Model:SF8025L(80mm).
2050rpm, 27cfm,21dba 2 ball bearing fan. 80% quiter than standard case fan, smart fan with speed detection. This fan is in retail package which comes with 3pin to 4pin molex adapter and mounting screws.
Review1 Review2 Review3 $35 - 10/06/2002!

and i just noticed this too:
OCNZ server cases are identical to Enermax FS-710 and Antec SX1030 series that received many positive feedbacks from overseas. Total 10 drive bays, lockable swing-out side panel ( thumb screws provide tool-less access ) ,detachable HDD cage and capacity to install upto 4 x 80mm fans this is the perfect choice for overclockers and case modders!

and they're $235 too :D
/me wants one

[Solid Snake]

Those are GREAT cases. I just saw on www.coolcases.co.nz that they also supply window kitsets for these cases to! :)

Great .. I can finally window mod my case.

[CrazySurfaNZ]

Yeah you can get them from styles for $199 under his southerly series name too.

[Volodkovich]

d00d, u could always mold them outta polycarbonate...:)
all u need is a vacuum cleaner, sheets of polycarbonate, and molds. You could make the molds outta wood and bog (u know the body filler stuff). Ur mold has to have a hole in the bottom, and u put the sheet of poly carbonate on the top, heat it up with a paintstripper, turn the vacuum cleaner on and, the polycarbonate molds to the shape of the mold. Ive neva done this but i dont think it would be that hard. You can get amazingly detailed molds with these, u just needa do a few practises to see what amount and shape of polycarbonate sheet u need.

[Volodkovich]

ohh, and ive done fiberglassing before. It works well, but is extremely messy. If you wanted a perfect looking case it would be the way to do it. The polycarbonate would seem a bit flimsey compared to a fiberglass one.