to build or to buy

[water_cooler 20]

I was thinking of upgrading my case to a clear one but i wanted to know if it would be hard to build one from plexiglass or should i just buy one

I also wanted to build a clear case for my phase-change sys and water cooling sys to go under my com case

Also if u guys think i should build it can u give me some tips

[TheDude]

I have seen some nice ones already made at a price it would be hard to build one for. Look around at some before you decide to build. The material alone is expensive for 1/4 inch and above thickness.:D

[hollywood]

BEANtech has a really nice clear case, check it out:


http://www.blargoc.co.uk/reviews/beantechclearcase/

[TheDude]

Hollywood,

That's a very nice case! It would be hard to make a case of that quality.....much less to do it cheaply. I didn't see a price listed for it however.

[Niven]

Be careful though, ive seen a lot of perspex cases that are hell to open.

[Atomsmasher]

I have one from http://www.xoxide.com/
It is pretty sturdy after I put it together, which wasn't tough at all.

[[-Stash-]]

I have only seen one decently finished clear case that was home made, somewhere over on bit-tech.

Q1: Should I build one?

Q1a: Do I have a lot of time to burn?

Answer Q1a and answer Q1 ;)

[Chriviper]

i would say buy it...but if you really want the completely modded look them build it..but hey it'll prob take you a week or so to create it!!!

[[-Stash-]]

A week or so for a mod... heh tell that to the guys on bit-tech ;)

[wespwnzu]

it may be more expensive, but buying it retail would guarantee you a good looking job, because yours may look like a chutzpah if u dont have experience with that kind of stuff.

[CrashOv3r1De]

Id say go with the uv reactive case from xoxide looks great!

[CrashOv3r1De]

Might also want to get the Prometeia ICE Kit at www.hardwaregods.net those 2 would look great togethor