New Side Panel

nemt · 30-04-2003, 09:44 PM

Hi, I have the Enermax FS710 tower which is based off the Chenming ATX-601AE model. The case came with a very basic side panel, and I would like to replace it with one with a window and a hole for an 80 or preferabbly 92mm fan, however, I can't find any that specifically say they are compatable with the case.

Thanks in advance!

Sniper · 30-04-2003, 10:19 PM

I'm not to keen on doing case mods just yet, but I would guss if you can't find any, you gona have get a custom one made from a case mod company? I'm sure someelse here can help you more than I can!

Big B · 01-05-2003, 08:24 AM

Look for a side panel that works with the Antec SX1040 series. Directron sells them with an 80mm fan hole pre-cut for around $25. I haven't purchesed from them before, but they've got a very solid reputation.

I had a suspicion that's what it was before I searched around.

Skaeleen · 01-05-2003, 04:16 PM

Do it yourself. Premods suck.

Big B · 02-05-2003, 12:24 AM

If you've never cut metal at all, you'd be wise to practice a little, but otherwise, cutting your own hole is pretty cheap. I got my acrylic at lowes diy center, and they can cut it down to the dimensions you need. If you go this way and also plan to paint it, cut first, paint 2nd. Doing it yourself can be rewarding, but don't just dive right in. I'm looking into different glues and such to keep my windows in place that I've done myself, since epoxy is not doing the job. I've also been warned not to use super glue, since it can fog the acrylic.

Skaeleen · 02-05-2003, 02:24 AM

Superglue does fog the acrylic. First off, the BEST soloution is DOUBLE SIDED 3M inductrial tape. Its what ive used 4 times. Best shit, and you hav more than one chance to put the sucker on there

Big B · 02-05-2003, 02:47 AM

There's one I hadn't thought of. Easier than any liquid/gel adhesive.

extreme4377 · 02-05-2003, 04:30 AM

Hey
ya ill have to agree with Ska....again....I used superglue and it did fog up my plexi...gl
later

Skaeleen · 02-05-2003, 04:39 AM

It's the easiet thign to use, i'll show you pics of how well mine stuck. I didnt use the 3M one this time, I used ones to mount big mirrors, its super cheap, you'lle need 2 rolls if you have 1 big window, and a top window, or one roll if you have a side window only. You need only 3-4 contacts, and it holds like a BUGGER! I'm telling you. Its the best since The invention of the microchip

I can hold a full cup of water on my top window with the adhesive, and its got a fan mounted in the plexi. Thats how well it sticks. I mean its meant to hold up 25 pound mirrors, it ownz.

Big B · 02-05-2003, 12:58 PM

Excellent. That's the best suggestion I've heard in awhile

30-04-2003, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
nemt Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2003 Age: 23 Posts: 1 Status: Offline	New Side Panel Hi, I have the Enermax FS710 tower which is based off the Chenming ATX-601AE model. The case came with a very basic side panel, and I would like to replace it with one with a window and a hole for an 80 or preferabbly 92mm fan, however, I can't find any that specifically say they are compatable with the case. Thanks in advance!

30-04-2003, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,642 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Look for a side panel that works with the Antec SX1040 series. Directron sells them with an 80mm fan hole pre-cut for around $25. I haven't purchesed from them before, but they've got a very solid reputation. I had a suspicion that's what it was before I searched around. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

02-05-2003, 12:24 AM	#5 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,642 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	If you've never cut metal at all, you'd be wise to practice a little, but otherwise, cutting your own hole is pretty cheap. I got my acrylic at lowes diy center, and they can cut it down to the dimensions you need. If you go this way and also plan to paint it, cut first, paint 2nd. Doing it yourself can be rewarding, but don't just dive right in. I'm looking into different glues and such to keep my windows in place that I've done myself, since epoxy is not doing the job. I've also been warned not to use super glue, since it can fog the acrylic. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

02-05-2003, 02:47 AM	#7 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,642 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	There's one I hadn't thought of. Easier than any liquid/gel adhesive. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

01-05-2003, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
Skaeleen Geek Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 85 Status: Offline	Do it yourself. Premods suck.

02-05-2003, 02:24 AM	#6 (permalink) Top
Skaeleen Geek Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 85 Status: Offline	Superglue does fog the acrylic. First off, the BEST soloution is DOUBLE SIDED 3M inductrial tape. Its what ive used 4 times. Best shit, and you hav more than one chance to put the sucker on there

02-05-2003, 04:30 AM	#8 (permalink) Top
extreme4377 Big Geek Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 223 Status: Offline	Hey ya ill have to agree with Ska....again....I used superglue and it did fog up my plexi...gl later

02-05-2003, 04:39 AM	#9 (permalink) Top
Skaeleen Geek Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 85 Status: Offline	It's the easiet thign to use, i'll show you pics of how well mine stuck. I didnt use the 3M one this time, I used ones to mount big mirrors, its super cheap, you'lle need 2 rolls if you have 1 big window, and a top window, or one roll if you have a side window only. You need only 3-4 contacts, and it holds like a BUGGER! I'm telling you. Its the best since The invention of the microchip I can hold a full cup of water on my top window with the adhesive, and its got a fan mounted in the plexi. Thats how well it sticks. I mean its meant to hold up 25 pound mirrors, it ownz.

02-05-2003, 12:58 PM	#10 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,642 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Excellent. That's the best suggestion I've heard in awhile __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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