My First Custom Window =)

Well, i originally decided i needed a new side panel when i started my tri-fire setup using 2 duo-orbs and a toxic (3870's).
i noticed my temperatures getting very high from all these video cards going full speed in games and whatnot.. =/.

http://media5.dropshots.com/photos/1...4/b_015833.jpg

here is my old window...
http://media3.dropshots.com/photos/1...6/b_215853.jpg

and that fan there was pointless as i now rely on front to back airflow to cool my cpu...
I decided to make an attempt at my very first custom panel and i believe it came out quite well! :D


http://media5.dropshots.com/photos/1...9/b_014711.jpg

all i used was a solid black panel that i ordered from Apevia by phone for $15 (cut the window with a dremel)
some Rubber Molding
and some Honeycomb Modder's Mesh (spray painted black and holes cut in the mesh to mount the fans)

i just bought the acrylic locally at ACE hardware and got the panel laser etched at a local hobby shop.
This window has been working great, my gpu temps have dropped by alot and no longer overheat! tell me what you guys think :):):)

All the colors aren't my thing, but the panel came out well. From the angle it looks close to oem but I can't see it straight on. Did you arrange the fans blowing out or in?

yeah... i like blue and green :D, and they can easily be turned out or in, but atm i have them blowing in because my video cards just didnt have good airflow to them before.

http://media4.dropshots.com/photos/1...9/b_154849.jpg
http://media4.dropshots.com/photos/1...9/b_154936.jpg

i like it, besides all the colors ;)

I was going to suggest blowing in. That has always seemed to give me the best temps in cases. After looking at the straight on shot I would say the mod is pretty clean, nice job.

Nice work and I like the blue and green colors. :)

massive heatsink man. nice job on the window. liked the different look to it!

Very nicely done!:up:

seriously your first windows? that looks amazing for your first job, just remember that case modding get VERY addictive.

You've managed to dump a lot of stuff into that case!

Doesn't your last 3870 bring your CF down because you have to match clocks but cant push that one as far as the better cooled ones?

JM

havent been near my computer for awhile to check on post, thanks for the replies guys!

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Originally Posted by philbrown23

seriously your first windows? that looks amazing for your first job, just remember that case modding get VERY addictive.

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yeah its my first time to make a window, or any real mod for that matter... i spent a couple months working on it here and there tho... you should see all my unsuccessful attempts in the corner of my garage... lol!! =(... i watched MNPCTECH's tutorial on custom windows ( ) and went from there.. i also bought my modder's mesh from his store :D

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Originally Posted by Jim Morbid

You've managed to dump a lot of stuff into that case!

Doesn't your last 3870 bring your CF down because you have to match clocks but cant push that one as far as the better cooled ones?

JM

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i havent updated my sig in awhile... >.< im using 2 4870s in crossfire now, still using my duo-orb coolers tho =P. i made this side window specifically to cool them better.

Very nice! Yea, i know case modding is addictive, i mean i just cut holes in my mobo tray and now i want to full on project! Now, about the money...

havent been near my computer for awhile to check on post, thanks for the replies guys!

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Originally Posted by philbrown23

seriously your first windows? that looks amazing for your first job, just remember that case modding get VERY addictive.

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yeah its my first time to make a window, or any real mod for that matter... i spent a couple months working on it here and there tho... you should see all my unsuccessful attempts in the corner of my garage... lol!! =(... i watched MNPCTECH's tutorial on custom windows ( ) I got the same adhesive tape and same rubber molding and went from there.. i also bought my modder's mesh from his store :D

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Originally Posted by Jim Morbid

You've managed to dump a lot of stuff into that case!

Doesn't your last 3870 bring your CF down because you have to match clocks but cant push that one as far as the better cooled ones?

JM

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i havent updated my sig in awhile... >.< im using 2 4870s in crossfire now, still using my duo-orb coolers tho =P. i made this side window specifically to cool them better.

Kickass job... Nice clean fit with the Tuniq Tower.