My first round window

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09-22-2003, 12:56 AM
Tekime

My first round window

After (literally) months of searching for the right stuff, I picked up 30ft. of molding from KD Computers and I'm pretty happy with it so far. I redid the window in my AMD box, removing my 120mm YS Tech and going back to my old 92mm Globe fan (but that's another subject altogether).

I've been wanting to do something different - so far I've cut rectangles, rounded rectangles, and a heart but no round windows! SO, I decided to spice up my dualie Gentoo box with a round window and an orange 80mm I have kicking around:

http://www.fury-tech.com/images/user..._window_01.jpg

http://www.fury-tech.com/images/user..._window_02.jpg

I'm changing the fans around later on, I have another orange LED fan to install and right now there's a slot cover holding the fan in place :rolleyes:

Think that window is too small for the 80mm fan? I mean, it'll fit, but I don't want it to look too corny. Also though about making another, smaller round window in the lower right hand corner.
09-22-2003, 01:13 AM
Jagermeister

It looks good.

However, since I'm not a fan of molding, I don't like it. Also, why make it so small? It's like a submarine where pressure is a concern..

But, hey, nice job.
09-22-2003, 01:30 AM
Tekime

It's small because I wanted to have the option of redoing it with a larger window at some point. Plus I just didn't really want a huge window, the window in my AMD box is nearly to the edges and I thought I'd go for something a little less... huge :p

What do you use aside form molding? Nothing? I like the way molding looks, the only thing about this stuff that bugs me is the slight pattern on the material. Don't really notice it unless you look REALLY close though.
09-22-2003, 05:40 AM
TAZTG

I like it and the orange fan really contrast the look.
My Sonata is getting a window still unsure of shape and size. it will be somewhere within 12x12 but smaller. The handle plus the top part will limit my shape.
09-22-2003, 08:24 AM
Dondero

Looks like a washing macine to me:D
09-22-2003, 10:02 AM
Adisharr

Nice job on that Teki.. The molding seem is well hidden too :)

P.S. Cool fan.. I'm liking that look.. :cool:
09-22-2003, 12:24 PM
Tekime

TAZ: Thanks. That Sonata will look very sleek with a nice window. Thought a sun would make a neat window -- the cutting would be tough to get the nice wavy lines for the fire, and the molding would be difficult - but some red/orange LEDs and it would look pretty sweet!

Adisharr: Thanks! I wish I could get rid of the seam completely but I guess it's not bad :)
09-22-2003, 05:02 PM
schultz

nice job man! looks like a nice clean cut! i think your idea about a smaller round window in the lower right hand corner could also add a nice touch to it! either way...good job! :)

oh...and the orange definitely makes a nice contrast (just like TAZTG said...)
09-22-2003, 11:30 PM
Tekime

Thanks dude! I think with a few coats of black paint and maybe another window it would be a little easier to look at too. :) Oh well, it was fun to chop up.
10-02-2003, 10:01 AM
thebove

nice job, it turned out very clean and professional looking :) I'm not a fan of that particular molding though either, it's too thick, but on your case it looks like it came that way, so it's not as bad as some of the other windows i've seen with that molding.

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Originally posted by Tekime
What do you use aside form molding? Nothing? I like the way molding looks, the only thing about this stuff that bugs me is the slight pattern on the material. Don't really notice it unless you look REALLY close though.

i used no molding for my window...i had some on it but didn't like the way it looked, so i went without it:

http://thebove.t35.com:8000/modpics/...side_close.jpg
10-02-2003, 10:12 AM
Tekime

Thanks :) Your cut looks nice and clean thebove, that's sweet! Honestly I'd like to find some thinner molding, but this is the only stuff I've found in the right style. I still haven't mastered the Dremel enough to get a perfectly clean cut all the way either.

PS. I think you need some more fans on there!! :p
10-02-2003, 10:15 AM
thebove

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Originally posted by Tekime

PS. I think you need some more fans on there!! :p

:D there's two more 120's on the top, and a 120 in the front that's hidden
10-02-2003, 11:00 AM
Tricksterpan

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Originally posted by thebove
:D there's two more 120's on the top, and a 120 in the front that's hidden

Man thats quite a blow dryer...er computer :D
10-02-2003, 11:33 AM
Tekime

Quote:

Originally posted by thebove
:D there's two more 120's on the top, and a 120 in the front that's hidden

My lord... I hope you don't have any small pets!!
10-04-2003, 12:48 PM
the_other_guy

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Originally posted by Tekime
My lord... I hope you don't have any small pets!!

Having helped with that project, I can tell you they suffered a quick ending, the fans were running on high at the time :D:D:D

Tekime, window looks pretty nice. I dont prefer that moulding since all my projects (most of which arent finished yet!:p) dont offer the room to use it, or it would look goofy as they have hard angular lines with bulging window edge which!=good bend radius or appearance.

however, yours did quite well. and perhaps you could continue this idea:

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Originally posted by Dondero
Looks like a washing macine to me

now THAT would be unique wouldn't it :D