BUILD A TRANSPARENT LCD SIDE PANEL CASE WINDOW GUIDE - IBUYPOWER SNOWBLIND v2.0 [MOD]

After 2 years, this is V2.0 of the Transparent LCD Side Panel Case Guide. Better lighting, all white background, more stable LCD support, and a switch to turn the lighting on and off. This version blows V1.0 out of the water.
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[@ImmodderNation]

*NOT SELLING THE LCD SIDE PANEL AT THIS MOMENT!* But I gave you a guide, that should be enough, right?

[@SeaCTV]

The guide was a great help for me, and honestly the installation is super simple once you get the LCD disassembled. (Also shout-outs to Philips to providing me the service guide for the wiring diagram so I didn't have to use the provided power board. I'm still waiting on getting two 12-19v step ups so I can use my power supply directly though). Thanks again for the guides and links to everything man!

[@rayproductionsbackupchanne3862]

make a discord please. let users help each other achieve this

[@ImmodderNation]

I have a discord, but haven't used it. I'll look into setting it up.

[@icospawn]

can I have a guide also LOl

[@ImmodderNation]

Here's your guide! 😉

[@linoiiimendiola8389]

Please don’t be an April Fool’s joke, please don’t be an April Fool’s joke, please don’t be an April Fool’s joke.... Edit: It’s not an April Fool’s joke! Yey!

[@ImmodderNation]

I can see the progression from clicking on the video to...HOLY SHIET this is REAL! My first video was exactly 2 years ago to the day so this was absolutely intentional.

[@linoiiimendiola8389]

ImmodderNation Oh, alright, makes sense now. I was expecting an April Fool’s joke until I reached the middle and realized it wasn’t. Thanks for putting the diagram for connecting the power, as someone who has absolutely no idea how to connect things in a pcb, that helps a lot.

[@ImmodderNation]

You thought the case at the beginning was fake? You give my Adobe After Effects skills WAY too much credit 😋

[@linoiiimendiola8389]

I was preparing myself for you to cut it short and say something like “and that’s the build, happy april fool’s and I’ll see you in V3.0” 😅

[@ImmodderNation]

That would have been good, but there would be half a million downvotes for it.

[@guitarshredder7]

The real challenge would be making one for the Lian Li PC-011 dynamic! I would love one

[@ImmodderNation]

They can be made for most any case, so long as it has a window. I'll be working on a version for tempered glass.

[@KitchenInTheDesert]

ImmodderNation so I’m guessing the tempered glass idea is now in the shed

[@ImmodderNation]

Still working on a prototype for sale. Tempered glass will come next.

[@divide3116]

Im just done with mine, i will post it when i got my new pc parts

[@ImmodderNation]

Can't wait to see. I might create a discord so people can show em off

[@mike5323]

You lost me at “I painted my motherboard”

[@ImmodderNation]

Breathtaking isnt it?

[@mike5323]

@@ImmodderNation tizzz

[@namankohli1061]

@@ImmodderNation you're breathtaking!!

[@ImmodderNation]

@@namankohli1061 You're all breathtaking!

[@MosquitoMade]

The fact that you said "You've been waiting 2 years for..." Made me go "Holy crap, it's been a LONG time since I did that mod lol Good stuff dude, I still want to do a follow up mod to mine, with a few upgrades of my own :-) i'll be interested to see what you come up with for a saleable version Now you see why I started with a white case? :-P Good tips about the boosting of contrast and saturation. That's especially helpful with non-IPS monitors. VLC + Rainmeter is exactly how I drove mine the whole time. Was fun to overlay the hardware usage/temperature stats right over the component

[@ImmodderNation]

I'm surprised iBuyPower didn't come to you and say "Hey can we copy that mod you did in 2013?" Almost 6 years, Chris, can you believe it? Now tens of thousands of people own the thing that you started. Really I should have started with one of those CaseLabs cases where the motherboard tray is a single piece of white metal with holes for cable management and nothing else. The good thing about Nvidia Control Panel is that you can change the settings for individual monitors without affecting all of them. iBuyPower doesn't use Rainmeter anymore because the newer versions don't support video. Thanks for always being there when I had questions, Chris.

[@MosquitoMade]

@@ImmodderNation Well, ultimately iBuyPower could have easily burried me even if I had said no, or wanted monetary compensation for my idea anyway, so I'm not that surprised. They claimed they didn't see my mod until after they started searching around for patents on it online, but whether that's accurate or them trying to lay claim to it being their original idea, I don't know :-) No problem on the answers, I've always maintained that one of the things I enjoy about this hobby is helping others and encouraging the expansion of ideas. I think your v2.0 is much better than my original (I like your acrylic tab mounting, one of the issues with mine is similar with the sag, but I was more concerned about panel flex cracking my screen, which may be unfounded). If you want to bounce ideas around if you do get to do the retail version I'd be more than happy :)

[@ImmodderNation]

That's the problem with corporate lawyers. They can bleed you dry in court fees until you give in. I don't think IBP would use bullying tactics but they absolutely could. My research shows that they don't have a patent on the name Snowblind and they don't have a patent on LCD displays inside of computer cases, but I still need to check that with a patent lawyer.

[@MosquitoMade]

@@ImmodderNation So many people told me I should have patened that when I did it, but ... patents are not free, and for something that I wasn't planning on personally selling, the only way I woul d have been able to recover any cost would have been by licensing it, or sueing someone who tried to use it, and I didn't have the money for the latter, or willingness to drop the money on the former... But, I'm not sure they can have a US patent for it anymore, since I made it public both in a digital publication, it was also printed in a magazine, and in use. So it's possible they didn't try to patent it because of that. And certainly I wouldn't wouldn't be able to be pateneted now due to IBP having already been offering it for sale. But I'm not a patent lawyer, so maybe there are ways around it, idk lol

[@ImmodderNation]

There are always loopholes. That's why lawyers get paid the big bucks.

[@LeoTheLegend-11]

Thanks to your tutorial, I was able to mod my Tower 900 case with a 720p LCD panel. Perfect and thank you.

[@ImmodderNation]

You're welcome.

[@dhurt8955]

True Solutions hello, I have a tower 900 could you send me or post a picture of what yours looks like

[@rentalmeturd3247]

Do you have a video or something because I really would like to see this Edit: after some digging around I saw your video on it, what monitor did you use?

[@hoppalo1103]

I just completed this mod with 1908FPt monitor, great guide! BTW if anyone else is using 1908FPt, I connected the power with pins 3 and 5 (red+ and yellow-).

[@ImmodderNation]

Thank you! Hopefully others will see this.

[@chalk_jr]

hoppalo110 I used a multi meter and didn’t even consider red

[@chalk_jr]

Help me out, I have a 1908fpt but when I plug red to positive 5v and yellow to -5v it doesn’t work and i think my old psu smokes

[@ImmodderNation]

If your PSU is smoking you connected something wrong. Your released the smoke, the very thing that makes your PSU work properly. I cannot stress enough, your situation may be different than other people's. Test out your equipment first.

[@chalk_jr]

ImmodderNation I hooked my lcd to another known good lcd board to my old psu and it works fine, I’ve done this mod before on a view sonic and that board still works. I tested my monitor that I got off eBay today(1908fp) and it did work, then when I was figuring out the wiring with the multimeter it didn’t work. Going to this comment looked good because I have the same monitor so I tried red and yellow and I get heat from my psu and a nice smell. Idk what to do with the dell board so for now I’ll use my view sonic.

[@RAMBOLOGY]

Not bad. Really clean DIY. Instead of a switch on the back for the lights, I used an IR blaster so I can turn my led lights off in a distance. Those extra pieces on the aio sleeve are for the other end of the tube, also the aio would look good white. The silver corsair plate on the aio should be removable for painting or maybe vinyl wrapping. Also maybe a white exhaust fan as well. All in all clean set up.

[@ImmodderNation]

Yeah I could go all white, I just decided it was too much work to get my point across. Also, you caught my AIO joke. You can see in the video that I installed them on the sleeves. It's because I didn't read the instructions 😉

[@D3F4ULT_Admin]

Hey @ImmodderNation , I wanted to thank you for your videos. I just finished my LCD panel (it cost me like 12 buck) and result is pretty neat :D I still have to find better led to put behind tho

[@ImmodderNation]

Congratulations! You can show it off on my Discord if you'd like. Link in video description

[@MarvelousMarvinB]

I can't believe someone isn't making this yet!

[@ImmodderNation]

Do you mean a company? Like iBuyPower?

[@ImmodderNation]

7:15 WIRING DIAGRAM. I heard your cries for help from v1.0

[@kinginanorth]

Hey bud just offering another option in the event you would like to try a different route. I found that the wiring diagram can be hit or miss with the different variants of LCD displays thus taking a different route. If you can get the model number to the LCD display you can source an LCD controller board with features that include brightness adjustment display rotation and HDMI output while using a standard barrel plug wired to molex PSU. Here is the link www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X9NJ2NR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for about 30 usd it makes this extremely easy for any novice. I put together my Arctic (Snowblind) case over a year ago and once completed honestly packed it away and haven't touched it since. The entire process was extremely simple about 4 hours in total after planning and research. The build is very clean and looks like an off the shelf product with no visible cables or notice of any custom modification besides the LCD screen. The base was build on a Corsair Carbide 275R no painting outside of the tempered glass. I've build and sold a total of 16 of the display/case for locals and in over a year have not had any returns or complaints. Cases used Lian Li Alpha 330 & 550, Corsair Carbide r275, Corsair x465 to name a few. Heres a link to my first attempt a year ago, sorry for the audio and plastic film still on the tempered glass kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIDLqKKwpLuprNE I am about sharing knowledge not monetizing so any help I can provide feel free to ask.

[@ImmodderNation]

The build looks great King, especially the aquarium animation.

[@neontm3834]

Dude do you do this on request?? I would like one made !

[@ImmodderNation]

Not taking requests at the moment. I published another video explaining why.

[@bhrimestonemanuel7064]

@@kinginanorth so I got everything prepared and I tried to set it up but I got lost in which wire to connect to my molex connector😅😅and I start to smell burnt wire😅😅pls help

[@Dvantways]

Love the intro taking the piss on the hype.. also thanks for the guide. I'm on it

[@ImmodderNation]

Not taking a piss, it's sort of a revision of the hype trailer I made in V1 video. But thank you, I put a lot of time into the intro.

[@yehnahthx]

This looks awesome and is very simple. If I gave even a single fuck what my case looked like, this would be a mod I would do.

[@ImmodderNation]

You should give it a try anyway. Its tough, but gratifying.

[@DIFY]

...light guide with grids?? No need for that... Just use an IPS panel and make your own "light guide" plate out of thin acrylic plate. sand the top and one of the sides and use the light strips directly on the clean side (not sanded). This is so the light will go through the plate, and make the monitor appear brighter. Also set the digital vibrance up. If the monitor has its own settings.. turn everything like sharpen etc off. You will still want a white or silver background as much as possible. Eitherways.. the monitor will manage to push colors and details much better over dark objects than before. For those who saw this mod on my channel, sorry for not making a guide on this, never found the time.. and I kinda lost interest for this mod, as it kinda made the watercooling eye candy look less good. Great guides you have on this mod, really well explained!

[@ImmodderNation]

I have noticed that the light guide with a dot pattern does produce noticeably better contrast. The type of acrylic I used for the light guide is extruded, which is not ideal for light diffusion. I'll have to check out your channel, thanks for the suggestions and for watching my videos.

[@becominglimitlesspodcast8743]

Just found you. Just subbed. First video watched. This is fooookin awesome! Plus... I’ve been looking for a white motherboard too... I’m going to ravage your content. Thanks bro!

[@ImmodderNation]

You are very welcome. Welcome to the Modder Nation! Enjoy!

[@jcole8476]

Chris, Excellent work on Snowblind part 2! I'd love to add an LCD to my Corsair 900D. Whenever you're setup and ready, please add me to the your list. Thanks much!!

[@ImmodderNation]

Alright, that makes two 900D cases on the list. Please email me at the email address found on the about page. Thank you

[@2ASupp0rter]

Very nice DIY mod! Keep up the great content!

[@ImmodderNation]

Thank you so much Gary!

[@jtpalmer1974]

Ibuypower now sells the snow-blind cases

[@ImmodderNation]

Are they back on sale again?

[@jtpalmer1974]

@@ImmodderNation yes. I seen them today. Did you ever get the kits off the ground?

[@ImmodderNation]

I haven't sold any. Suspended them until a later time.

[@tommybaker4330]

Using acrylic panels was a cool idea, I used 22 gauge steel. My question is, why put the cable holes in the same place as the case holes? You have a blank slate, cut the cable holes to give a nice, straight route for the cables and cut the holes in case to match. Put my steel between MB and front of case to #1: Cover up case holes and let me put my cables where 'I' want them. #2: Cover stampings in case that stiffen it. #3: Give me a place to hang my 7" sensor panel in portrait mode. (I'm a few decades behind you in skill level + imagination). Great video!!!

[@ImmodderNation]

Hey Tommy. Thanks for the comment. There is a motherboard tray behind the acrylic that limits where the cables can pass through. I would have to cut the tray completely and that's cold rolled steel. Not something easy for a Dremel or even tin snips. I could have cut the holes smaller for the connectors I suppose but that wasn't my concern when I was making it. I may do a video on my version of the hardware monitor display as well. Many more videos going up before that.

[@tommybaker4330]

@@ImmodderNation I decided to switch to acrylic for it's non conductivity and less probability of abrading wires that pass through it. I wasn't suggesting removal of a large portion of the sheet that the MB attaches to, but simply marking the location of connectors and using a hole saw and/or Dremel to cut access holes that line up with them in the 'back plate' and acrylic. As far as cold rolled steel goes, it's very thin and cuts like butter.

[@tommybaker4330]

I'm building from scratch and have a 'naked' case which makes it much easier than you working with a loaded case with components in place and cable management done. No need to worry about metal shavings etc. getting where they may cause a short or nicking a cable while drilling or cutting. So I understand what you did and why you did it that way. The Snowblind aspect shows great improvement and possibilities. Keep up the great work.

[@ImmodderNation]

Thank you Tommy. Good luck on your project and I look forward to seeing the results.

[@mikeb8923]

I see im quite late to this party, but do you have acrylic on the front and on the back of the lcd screen?

[@ImmodderNation]

Yes, unlike other PC builders I won't name here. Its so the LCD isn't so easily damaged.

[@marcelomastro1891]

man ,its a beautiful mod,btw you remindme to mark ruffalo :)

[@ImmodderNation]

I haven't heard Mark Ruffalo before, but i've been known to Hulk out at times. Thank you for the compliment.

[@bidnezz8772]

I wonder if he's still team green now that amd is up

[@ImmodderNation]

I'm still Team Nvidia, but I have a different card.

[@nucleareggplants]

chris liked my first go at this mod. (vid on my channel) and funny thing... just yesterday i was thinking of redoing it for a lot of the same reasons chris had to make this new version! weird! thanks again chris and other chris not present!

[@nucleareggplants]

i'm thinking about do the mod to the window, (house window), behind my normal monitor. it lets in a lot sun/light. might be interesting?

[@ImmodderNation]

Let me know how it goes when you're done.

[@nucleareggplants]

i wonder if modsquito saw the first vid @@ImmodderNation

[@natasferreira7445]

hello, so are you dealt with the "legal issues" to be able to sell LCDs side panels? I have a ThermalTake The Tower 900 and no time to do it mi self, so ... are you able to deliver and sell it "cheap" ?

[@ImmodderNation]

Not dealing with legal issues. I'm not selling them right now.

[@donadams7469]

close but no cigar for what I want to do will bookmark for later tho great work, ps I just usually use a hair dryer for a heat shrink gun lol

[@ImmodderNation]

Sometimes I use the barrel of my soldering iron for heat shrink if i'm lazy. Thank you for the compliment.

[@atarashii]

oh god damnit i thought nobody knew about the game anymore i lost thanks to you :( lol

[@ImmodderNation]

Now you've got me thinking about the game. Well played!

[@atarashii]

@@ImmodderNation haha sorry i made you lose 1 month later! rules are rules :p great video overall tho! wish the demand was bigger for this kinda stuff so it could be more affordable and accessible

[@ImmodderNation]

It's niche stuff so it's going to be pricey. You gotta pay to play. People are paying the same amount of money for an RTX 3070 as a PS5, but neither are readily available.

[@tophatvideosinc.5858]

the seperation of 2 years helps. now you look 25 and sound 25. but you still say polycarbonate wierd good growth mate

[@ImmodderNation]

Somehow I reversed time? At least I sound my age.

[@jagdteaguer]

I hope you've learned since this video that your radiator is too low, top of the reservoir on the rad has to be above the pump on the cooler (either side of the rad works, tubes can still go down to the bottom)

[@ImmodderNation]

Cooler cools just fine. I can't mount the radiator any higher unless I mount to the roof of the case, which I will not do

[@owenburges]

Everything is good and two suuuuper helpful videos and very cool end result in V2, but dear God that aio mounting!!😰

[@ImmodderNation]

Its fine. It hasn't failed yet and if it did, I have a backup.

[@OmarKhanUK]

Definitely interested - using an NZXT H510i

[@ImmodderNation]

I'm not doing the kits for now, but if you try it, good luck!

[@outlawzs1396]

You should try this on hyte Y60 please!

[@ImmodderNation]

I had some ideas for the Hyte Y60 but probably not the LCD side panel mod.

[@TheCloudyCheese]

Looking to do this mod for a class. If my pc already has built-in led strips, what do the 12v and ground wire for the molex connect to? I see your are connected to your LED strips, but I won't be needing that. I assume the 12V and ground just would not be used?

[@ImmodderNation]

The 12V on the molex was used for the LEDs. If you already have LEDs, then just use the 5V for the LCD.

[@peacefulelement8792]

Wait so let’s say you have a bright gif on your lcd panel like a moving rainbow splash , wouldn’t black be the best suit for it .? And for black display pic like you have in the video white back ground fits it.? Or does the color not back inside .? Just wanted know some more I’m new to this .

[@ImmodderNation]

I don't know what you're asking. Are you saying black and white is best because of high contrast? That is true. The white background created the contrast but also helps color show through.

[@asianmarshemellow]

Why do you use a square LCD rather than a rectangle one? Will that affect anything if a rectangle size, with an aspect ratio not close to 1 is used?

[@ImmodderNation]

The window is sqaure, not rectangular. Unless you cut the window to fit the LCD, you would have images you cannot see.

[@joeystewart4044]

I am about to do a build with a NZXT h700i white case and am very interested if you could make a lcd insert.

[@ImmodderNation]

Yes I can. Please email me at the address listed in the About Me section of my KZbin channel.

[@patrickh4045]

What Video u playing on the LCD with that paint in water. I found an 12hr version but there is the background always Black and i think u have one with White Background in the Vid.

[@ImmodderNation]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnjFeoJ5bZhgidEsi=av2O8SW5zmop7hcz Here is the 720p version

[@matg3802]

Your one has a better picture than the IBUYPOWER one.

[@ImmodderNation]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment!

[@cullenpatel1394]

So how would this look if you kept the original tempered glass instead of getting new acrylic? Also any tips on how to pick the right case? Would it be fair to say that if acrylic is required, a case with a simple tempered glass held by thumb screws would be what you need? Thanks in advance!

[@ImmodderNation]

Tempered glass appears to be tinted darker from photos so it might not be as bright as clear acrylic. The iBuyPower Snowblind Element uses tempered glass but I don't know if it's different in any way. Non tempered glass cases are actually easier to work with because the components of the LCD are more likely to stick and having a border around the window makes it easier to hide electronics. See the iBuyPower Snowblind Element for example.

[@jelecker]

I have the Haf 700 Evo and the side window is not square, what is the best way to do this?

[@ImmodderNation]

The answer is always "Carefully." 👍😉 Joking aside, it looks like your window is relatively "square" except for the clipped corners. Find a smaller monitor and use black electrical tape or vinyl to correct the aspect ratio on the glass.

[@micahmosier9066]

Outstanding work my bro. You sir, get a follow.

[@ImmodderNation]

Thank you Micah!

[@toxictrapper4955]

Hi there! Is there an specific kind of LCD panel that we need for this mod? Thanks a lot

[@ImmodderNation]

I recommend TFT LCD. Anything 5:4 ratio is ideal, but it depends upon the window you have in your case. I recommend Dell 19 series with DVI inputs but most any monitor can work. These monitors are usually plentiful and can be found for cheap. If you mess up a few times like I have, all you've lost is time, but you've gained knowledge and experience in the process. Good luck!

[@amianowl3720]

Which case did you use `?!?!? plss need help

[@ImmodderNation]

Thermaltake Core V31.

[@amianowl3720]

Thaank you oh and btw I am Building this right now as a project for School ( We have to do that in Switzerland when you finish school and i chose this as my Project.) do you Think this is a hard Project or not? oh and btw i have choosen the Corsair Carbide 270R case i think this one is also pretty good for this build because here it is relly hard to find the Core V31.... but Thanks any ways and i think your Vid will help me alot while building this. (sry if i have made some typos)

[@BeauBassfaceBowie]

thats so fucking dope

[@ImmodderNation]

Thanks!

[@krissyonYT710]

Hey I have a Thermaltake Core X9 and would love to find an LCD panel big enough for the side panel on this beast! If you could help out with one of your mentioned kits, that'd be amazing! Or even links to inexpensive monitors that would cover what I am looking for! Thanks for reading, awesome job covering this really cool mod!

[@ImmodderNation]

What are the dimensions of the window?

[@normpoulin6455]

Is it possible to do this and not be transparent and on the back panel instead of the side panel? Would the space between the cover and the mother board tray be enough room?

[@ImmodderNation]

You just want a monitor mounted to the back panel of your case? Yeah, you could do that if you move the boards down below. Check your particular case for clearance issues just to be sure.

[@normpoulin6455]

Yup basically all i want. I was thinking the same thing with the boards. Just not sure if enough room for the lcd between the panel and the mobo tray. But the real question i'd like answered is how would i do this so its not transparent? and lit up like a normal screen?

[@ImmodderNation]

I would imagine take the boards and everything off until you're down to the LCD assembly. You can replace the fluorescent lights on the sides with LEDs like the ones I used. Run the cables outside the case to the wall outlet and video card connector.

[@eddiej.9026]

Do you know if you can do this with a crack screen? I would like to repurpose my broken monitor.

[@ImmodderNation]

Does your display still work? Its possible, but the LCD may not work out. You'll have to take it apart first. Also is this a laptop display or computer monitor?

[@Adam-tt7kx]

You think it would still work decently without painting everything white? my stuff is all black, i just have a lot of rgb that i could turn white

[@ImmodderNation]

Watch v1.0 to find out 😉

[@nathanneal8967]

How much clearance does the panel need when attached to the side of the case? Thinking of building one but my current case has a tight gap between the glass and side of the radiator.

[@ImmodderNation]

You could install the LCD without an acrylic panel behind it, should be less than 1/8". You may want something to protect the LCD inside the case.

[@logan5018]

Do you think it'd be possible to do something like this on a case with a full glass side panel such as the deepcool matrexx 55 or would it be more worth my time to cut a new side panel from sheet metal and put a smaller window in that

[@ImmodderNation]

Anything is possible. You could mount the support pieces to glass and the LCD would be sandwiched between the glass and another piece of acrylic. I prefer windows instead because it's easier to hide the electronics.

[@collinstein7230]

The "He doesn't" got me. Hahaha

[@ImmodderNation]

I have no idea what you're talking about.

[@jackmccarrup9437]

I called my friend in to check this out, along with a demo of the actual snowblind, and he said something like "this guy needs a polarizer backing like the ibuypower one, should be cheap" not sure if that helps, I'll ask him to clarify at some point because I may want to do this mod just to try and do some unique things with it. EDIT: I guess "light guide" was basically the same thing or function, idk

[@ImmodderNation]

I think he means light guide matrix, not polarizer backing. Helps increase contrast but not cheap to make.

[@dontgotoberrieswithmisters9573]

Does this work on NZXT H200i because it has tempered glass sidepanel

[@ImmodderNation]

Yes it does, but the installation to your glass panel may be a little different.

[@rebelwithoutaclue4440]

or radical idea, use a white pc case... also means you could redo the hold for the panel so no gap needing taping

[@ImmodderNation]

The goal was to perform it with the case that I had. I specifically chose this design, I can paint the inside of the case if I want to.

[@betaunknown]

Will this work with any lcd panel that I can tear down?

[@ImmodderNation]

As long as it doesn't have the ribbon cable that goes across the top corner. I've seen these in some monitors.

[@betaunknown]

@@ImmodderNation thank you! So basically the lcd matrix itself is semi translucent and we are using the case lights as the back light?

[@ImmodderNation]

If you've seen the LCD, it's very dark. That's why you need a bright light source.

[@APeopleP3rson]

Any chance the custom orders are still an option? I've got an H500M case I'd love to give this a shot on.

[@ImmodderNation]

Yes still working on it. Email me at the address in the About Me section of my KZbin channel.

[@makinjica]

i rly want to do this , i have 3 spare monitors , but also thermal take v71 , its huge and its tinted glas a bit .

[@ImmodderNation]

Good luck. The case I used was a thermaltake v31.

[@Antti1aTh3Hun]

This might be a dumb question. Is it possible to start this project with a case that has tempered glass for the side panels? Thanks :)

[@ImmodderNation]

Yes absolutely. Your process might like different but hopefully my guides give you an idea of what to do.

[@Antti1aTh3Hun]

@@ImmodderNation Thanks, can't wait for ver 3.0.

[@ImmodderNation]

@@Antti1aTh3Hun There probably won't be a guide for v3, but maybe an announcement video.

[@Antti1aTh3Hun]

@@ImmodderNation I promise last question. Does it matter the quality of the lcd? Would you get better quality with a higher resolution / ips monitor?

[@ImmodderNation]

@@Antti1aTh3Hun No and I explain why in the video.

[@inpurgatory]

Hmmm may do something similar, though have the lcd attached to a Raspberry pi (sitting in a drive bay) that can JUST display animations etc on the LCD, totally separate from the PC's display.

[@ImmodderNation]

Shouldn't be too hard. You can use an HDMI to DVI adapter or VGA adapter. Good luck.

[@toomanyyokes6415]

So I found both of the wires that power the monitor however I wired both the 12v and 5v connectors. However this did not work, Is it possible to have both the 12 and 5v connected or am I supposed to connect it to the 5v and the ground connector

[@ImmodderNation]

First of all, get your voltmeter out and test those wires to confirm the voltages before you proceed. Secondly, my understanding is that you only need 5V to power the LCD, that's why portable monitors run on USB. I don't know the schematic so I can't tell you what's ground and what's not, you'll have to figure that out on your own.

[@toomanyyokes6415]

@@ImmodderNation The voltage required coming from the original power board is 12v opposed to 5v.

[@toomanyyokes6415]

So would that then mean I will have to wire the connectors to the yellow 12v wire

[@ImmodderNation]

@@toomanyyokes6415 This is exactly why I support the reverse bomb defusal method. Connect only the wires you need.

[@toomanyyokes6415]

ImmodderNation I used that method and came to this conclusion. I will connect the wires to the yellow 12v and ground respectively

[@xXWillsW1LYXx]

couldn't you use angled mirrors to reflect the led onto the lcd without needing the contrast of a white background?

[@ImmodderNation]

Without a white background colored images don't turn out right. If all you were going to use were black and white images, you could do it without a white background and bright lights.

[@zacharygubrud3573]

I know thos is old but how about a corsair 1000d monster build?

[@ImmodderNation]

I think there was a recommendation for a 900D somewhere in the comments. I'm not currently taking submissions, but thanks for the comment.

[@nathangood4636]

How are you powering the monitor?

[@ImmodderNation]

Molex connector from PSU

[@uranumbnuts]

How'd the legal side on this go?

[@ImmodderNation]

Well I didn't attempt to sell any so didn't have to deal with it. Published another video explaining why.

[@uranumbnuts]

@@ImmodderNation gotcha. Thanks for the reply. I'll go check out that vid. Thanks for this upload. I'm gonna try to make this at some point. 👍

[@ImmodderNation]

Do it! It's fun. And let me know when you finish, I'd love to see it

[@uranumbnuts]

@@ImmodderNation it's gonna take me a while. Its an all metal case so I have to cut the side panel open to mount some glass and find the right side monitor for it.

[@ImmodderNation]

Good luck!

[@BlueeBubble]

Antec dark fleet case!! It has a glass case with 4 screws. Would love the Snowblind mod! :D

[@ImmodderNation]

Will require some modding on your behalf, but I can make the screen assembly. I'll add you to the list, but be sure to email me at the email address in the About section of this channel so I can communicate with you.

[@MrSupora]

How whould it look like if you use "ambiligt led" instead of/with regular ones

[@ImmodderNation]

It should work but any light other than white will mess with the colors of the LCD.

[@crazierthorn10]

Just tried taking apart my second monitor. First got fried from some freak accident. This time I wrapped everything in electrical tape and had it all running great laid out on my table. Taped it on the inside of my glass panel, got everything hooked up, nothing. Somehow this monitor got fried too, so frustrating because I was being so careful I thought. Monitor is recognized by the system but zero picture, even when turning the monitor on, no logo. I've got a 3rd monitor I'm gonna try it on I guess. Trying to think of ways to be more careful and I'm stumped. I'm being ESD safe, I've built several computers, but somehow I messed up on this again. Got the monitors for $5 a pop so I'm not devastated, just a huge waste of time so far. Trying to think of what not to do next time and I'm stumped.

[@guser436]

Use an ESD bracelet to be permanently grounded? Attach a grounding wire to the frame of the monitor while you're working on it?

[@ImmodderNation]

I'm always checking to make sure the display is still working while i'm installing it. I would also check your grounding points

[@crazierthorn10]

@@guser436 I'll try this next time. Thanks for the info.

[@nickarmitt4722]

I would love one! mine is a NZXT H440.

[@ImmodderNation]

One of the first NZXT. Alright I'll be in touch

[@RichardGreen1830]

so, is it possible to use the lcd screen from a laptop? or are there too many complications

[@ImmodderNation]

If it's just the LCD I don't see why not. I'm trying it and it's not easy to find a good laptop monitor.

[@RichardGreen1830]

@@ImmodderNation i only ask because i have an old dell laptop and the back light has gone in it so was hopeing to try that

[@ImmodderNation]

@@RichardGreen1830 The problem I've found with laptop LCDs is the additional ribbon cable that goes over one of the corners. Might not be exclusive to every laptop LCD, just what I've seen.

[@joehoughton11]

Hay question, would rgb fans or other rgb effect the display ?

[@ImmodderNation]

Any type of flashing light can distract from the effect. Ideally you want a white backdrop with bright lights and no RGB for best results. If your white lighting is bright enough you may be able to drown out the RGB lighting

[@joehoughton11]

Thanx for reply , one last question I don't think you covered but Im worried about the clearance between PSU and drive bay when the panel is put BK on ,is it a tight fit ?

[@ImmodderNation]

@@joehoughton11 that is going to vary on a case by case basis (quite literally, no pun intended 😅) at least measure your case with window to determine how much clearance you have before proceeding with the mod. If you add acrylic backing to the LCD for support that will need to be accounted for.

[@cowdy293]

I would like to buy one, you selling any?

[@ImmodderNation]

Yes, please email me at the address found in the About Me section. Thank you

[@Commanderb2]

2024 here. Fyi, you do NOT need to remove the matte film on the moniter. Polerizers on ALL lcd moniters have a 60% dark tint to them. the super clear see through in the video is the lcd showing pure white. that's why its see through.

[@ImmodderNation]

You're correct. The film I removed from mine was anti glare material. You should always check to make sure it's anti glare or you'll pull a JayzTwoCents and remove the polarizer by accident (or was it?)

[@zaccuda7302]

Monster assault best monster there is.

[@ImmodderNation]

Assault is good, but Low Carb Monster is my favorite Monster Bev.

[@chillysloth7941]

I got a question id love to do this i have a corsair air my side panel is 13 x 15 with 19.75 diagonal can I just do a partial lcd cause I can't find an lcd that will work ugh

[@ImmodderNation]

Biggest box sized LCD you can find. Typically 19 inch crosswise. Use tape or paint to make black bars around edges.

[@chillysloth7941]

@@ImmodderNation yah fair enough hopefully I can figure it all out haha my side panel plastic needs replacement as well but since I'm getting a new gpu I figured I should give it some visual touches as well

[@chillysloth7941]

@@ImmodderNation also does it matter if it has a lcd connector on the monitor or can it be straight hdmi?

[@ImmodderNation]

LCD connector? Explain.

[@chillysloth7941]

@@ImmodderNation dvi port sorry lol I've been researching this for the last 6 hours im just looking to a way to make a super easy install whether USB monitor hdmi ports or dvi and my is it hard to find anything in 5:4 aspect these days

[@hewitttt]

I have been buying white components in preparation for this mod. I went with the Corsair RM750x power supply in white and also a Corsair Crystal 460x but I am afraid that my case having a fully tempered glass side panel will make mounting and making it look clean a nightmare. I might just transfer my OEM desktop to a budget white case and do the mod on it. Either way thanks a ton for the video and I hope everything works out against Ibuypower :)

[@rwiersema]

I also have a tempered glass side panel. I'll copy my other comment here in case it gets lost in the spam :) : What i did in mine to get the edges of the screen nice and black was i spray painted the back of the glass black (except for where the screen goes) . Then I covered it in aluminium tape to make it opaque and reflect the light. It gives it a really clean look. After that i covered the bits that contact the screen in shin pad tape ( bit.ly/2WEZ9qm ) to isolate it. Then i taped the screen in with the same tape, and to keep it in place also a layer of aluminium tape.

[@ImmodderNation]

Tempered glass cases are troublesome, I agree, but its doable with paint. You would have to letterbox it out like when HD TVs came out and cable was still in 4:3 format. Also, didn't know that RMx came in white. That would have saved me a lot of trouble.

[@hewitttt]

Im still going to try it on the corsair case but Ive decided to move a prebuild I use for a stream PC into a new case and do the mod on it first for my V1 project. The Deepcool Dukase WHV2. I think it will be a lot easier but is it possible to paint ram sticks that dont have heatsinks? @@ImmodderNation

[@ImmodderNation]

Yes just use non conductive paint and don't cover the contacts.

[@rwiersema]

@@hewitttt You can also just (rgb) white "heatsinks" for like 10 bucks on aliexpress

[@SuperTheToaster]

any possible overheating problems on the MB components with plastidip ?

[@ImmodderNation]

Nope, covered that in another video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6HJgoGuhM2HmJI

[@angelowestfa4632]

What LCD do I need and where do I get it

[@ImmodderNation]

The LCD store obviously 🤣. I'm kidding, do you have a used computer parts store or something like eBay or classifieds online like Craigslist where you live?

[@Bloodbound89]

i would try loca UV glue because on gameboy light mods it hat brilliant results x) btw.. 2019 they decided to sell it seperatly but it is way to expensive for $250-300

[@ImmodderNation]

Yes I did another video about IBP selling the cases.

[@elchampi]

Can we do that with a 3d monitor?

[@ImmodderNation]

Probably not, but you're always welcome to try. Be the first!

[@marcusbrajic7169]

I will definantely do this mod on a corsair 88r i have lying arround, and paint the whole case white because it cost me like 20€ anyway so why not? thanks for these amazing videos!

[@ImmodderNation]

You're very welcome. Good luck. Share a photo or video when you're done.

[@marcusbrajic7169]

@@ImmodderNation will do!

[@THUND3R4074]

I own a snowblind element case but cant figure out why the lcd is not working, even the ibuypower is not helping me, can u help me out to figure out the issue? would be greatfull to u mate

[@ImmodderNation]

Could be bad LCD, could be something not connected. Confirm it's getting power, then confirm DVI cable is plugged in. Use Display settings in Windows 10 to confirm 3rd display. Still doesn't work, contact iBuyPower.

[@THUND3R4074]

@@ImmodderNation first of all thanks alot for the fast response secondly a friend of mine gifted me this case and the lcd worked fine for him but when i received the case the lcd was not responding at all like it wasnt even turning on yes it is getting power as the molex connector for the lcd and led strips is the same, leds are lighting up but not lcd. The display port is connected just fine in windows display settings lcd is being detected and i can see the sepcs of the second display like resolution and hertz. In the last i didnt bought the case directly from ibuypower maybe thats why they r not responding to me at all

[@ImmodderNation]

@@THUND3R4074 Only thing left is RMA but don't know how far you'll get without warranty.

[@THUND3R4074]

@@ImmodderNationi live in a far away country so thats not even an option for me. What if the problem lies in the display input circuit box? Once i comfirm that the circuit box is faulty is there a possibility i can get a custom input signal box made from other lcd parts?

[@ImmodderNation]

@@THUND3R4074 You'd have to contact iBuyPower, I don't know their design.

[@robertbacalan7093]

Hi, we’re you able to start selling the LCDside panel ?

[@ImmodderNation]

Hi Robert. No I have not and I don't have plans to in the future as of right now. Sorry.

[@ROLEXLOVER123]

What about spraying everything in the case with a UV reactive coating, then using UV LED strips. Would look normal without them on, then light up with them on, no need to make everything white inside the case.

[@ImmodderNation]

UV reactive paint is not pure white and you still need light inside. It's simply not bright enough. Clever idea though.

[@thecomputerplacesalesrepai4679]

I just finished a Snowblind S case build. I've tried unsuccessfully to contact IBP. This company has the worst customer support. I"m now reaching out to others who may be able to help me. I built this system for a customer and the system turns on, bright lights appear inside and the on off button works. When it's initially turned on, in faint letters (upside down which is easily fixable) are the words "No cable attached" then after a few seconds it changes to "Go to power saving mode". BUT the side panel will not appear in the "extend desktop" menu so that I can extend the desktop to it. None of this makes any sense. I've tried everything. I"m hoping someone can lend a hand. Thanks in advance

[@ImmodderNation]

Display is working but your video board is not connecting to your graphics card. Maybe try another system see if it connects. Windows key + P is your friend.

[@bhamjoe]

I’m building a pc, can I buy one from you?

[@ImmodderNation]

Not selling them right now. I hope the guide will suffice

[@bhamjoe]

@@ImmodderNation dang, I’d even send you the parts. I’ve never soldered in my life.

[@ImmodderNation]

I have a soldering video you can use for helpful tips. It's not all that difficult.

[@Jovikila7]

Do you think you could make this work on a thermaltake view 71 tg snow edition case? Id be interested in buying it if it could be pulled off and still look clean.

[@Jovikila7]

pcpartpicker.com/product/rnw7YJ/thermaltake-view-71-tg-snow-atx-full-tower-case-ca-1i7-00f6wn-00

[@ImmodderNation]

It can be done but you'll need to hide the electronics on the inside by painting the tempered glass with plastidip paint, black vinyl, or the like.

[@ImmodderNation]

If you're still interested, email me at the address in the about section of my channel.

[@LeeFall]

Holy referral links batman!

[@ImmodderNation]

If you want it, here's where to buy it. Gotta pay the bills.

[@hyunayui1771]

can i use a IPS LCD panel to do it or does it has to be TN panel pliz help

[@ImmodderNation]

The monitor I used is an IPS panel.

[@oasdfe1691]

3.0 when

[@ImmodderNation]

When I build it.

[@toddfallak3458]

I did it alredy last year. easy....

[@toddfallak3458]

facebook.com/todd.fallak/videos/1564525383602730/

[@ImmodderNation]

Good. Glad to hear it!

[@travesm5054]

You went through all that work, but didn't spray the hard drive enclosure and covers white. Why not?

[@ImmodderNation]

It was at the edge of the display. I later got rid of the hard drive enclosure and made a psu shroud from acrylic cause I didn't like it either.

[@travesm5054]

@@ImmodderNation Hey Chris really dig your vids not seeing anything recent from you is snowblind v.3 taking up all your time? lol...

[@ImmodderNation]

@@travesm5054 Snowblind 3.0? Does it even exist? I've been working at my main job.

[@travesm5054]

@@ImmodderNation Maybe, working on mine from watching yours. 😉

[@ImmodderNation]

Good luck!

[@jazmynravae]

so the ones with tempered glass any tutorials on that yet lol ?

[@ImmodderNation]

There is one person I know of who has done it. He's on my Discord. No tutorials.

[@LeVoGamingPvP]

I’m start this mod I have it working but I want to solder a molex so I don’t have to plug it into the wall I bought one and some molex connectors what’s the best way to go about this without messing anything up I’m a noob I don’t want to start a fire lol

[@ImmodderNation]

Remember that molex has 5V and 12v. 5v is red, 12v is yellow. I talk about this in another video "Powering your electronic projects." I also have a beginners soldering guide you can check out. There is also a discord forum if you need more help. Check the links in the video description

[@LeVoGamingPvP]

ImmodderNation thank you for the quick reply I will take a look and watch everything and get back to you tonight thanks so much

[@ImmodderNation]

You're welcome. Good luck

[@LeVoGamingPvP]

ImmodderNation I decided to just mount both boards into my pc and power it that way I find it a lot easier I don’t want to break the monitor lol

[@ImmodderNation]

Hopefully that power board isn't running AC voltage. Be careful

[@WildOink]

This is OP

[@ImmodderNation]

Overpowered? Thank you!

[@ezzekl]

Bro i got a LP140WH2 (TL)(T1) monitor from a notebook, is there any controller that I can use?

[@ImmodderNation]

Do a Google search using the LCD panel model followed by the words "video board." Usually you can find something on eBay and sometimes Amazon in the $20-30 range.

[@extremegamingsetups9739]

Would it be possible to do this on the Cooler Master MB530P?

[@ImmodderNation]

Yes but because it's tempered glass sheet, you would need to block out the parts not used by the LCD with either plastidip or adhesive vinyl. Still haven't decided what route I will take.

[@theconfusedllama]

I have a Corsair Obsidian 750D Airflow Edition Case with Window. Is there a screen big enough to incorporate that into?

[@ImmodderNation]

The biggest "square" monitor i've seen is 20". Might need some letterboxing. If you could, measure the dimensions of the window and respond here. Thanks Llama!

[@johannesgrams54]

i ran in the same problem, (almost got the 900d obsidian) my idea on that is to buy one more of the sidepanels without window then grab an lcd that i like in the size and just cut out the right size, the side panels are compatible on both sides (atleast at the obsidian 900d) so you dont have to bother you to find the best fitting one, plus side, you can leave the 5,25" bays and hard drive bays covered,

[@ImmodderNation]

That's a great idea, thank you. Corsair will probably sell me an extra panel as well and hopefully they work on both sides. Im hoping we don't have to take this route and we find an LCD that works for Llama.

[@theconfusedllama]

@@ImmodderNation I'm back home tonight so I'll measure it out for you then :) I'm thinking about possible doing it myself as it might be cheaper (in Australia) but I do need help with finding the right materials though

[@ImmodderNation]

Yeah, I know Australia is very expensive to ship. Make sure you watch v1 before v2.

[@MiloBatera]

Heeeeeeeeeeeey!! I have a H500M case from CoolerMaster, I'm still building it... I guess this case will go insane with a lcd side panel, wont it?

[@ImmodderNation]

It will make ANY desktop PC better. Trust.

[@DripGxd_Cam]

I’m interested, I have a Thermaltake versa n21

[@ImmodderNation]

Ok. Please email me at the address in the About Me section of my KZbin channel. Thanks

[@DripGxd_Cam]

ImmodderNation ok will do, thanks man

[@MonamiTech]

is it possible glass instead of acryll?

[@ImmodderNation]

Yes

[@amaya897]

Any suggestions what pannel to use for Evolv X ?

[@ImmodderNation]

Biggest square LCD you can find. And no, you may not bite me, but thank you for asking first.