SC Modding #7: Side Panel Window Mod

In this video I cover how to modify your side panel window. I am doing a series of case modding guides as part of the SC Modding segment, starting with the basics and working my way up. This is one of the most common mods. It is usually straightforward but it depends on the case and what you want to do with the window. There are many different options and possibilities. I take you through the entire process in detail and cover all of the necessary tools and materials which I have linked to below.
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[@Q8Police777]

the amount of detail you put into your work is mind blowing. respect

[@SingularityComputers]

I just wanted to say. You guys are awesome, thank you so much for the great comments, your support and for sharing this passion with me!

[@BalubishTech]

+SingularityComputers What case is that?

[@Marcel-hl5vg]

+Balubish Tech nzxt H440 "Razer Edition" 0:48

[@BalubishTech]

Thanks

[@runtrat9]

+SingularityComputers I honestly don't know why you don't have around 1mil subs.

[@Icessassin]

+SingularityComputers OMFG Thank you for changing the intro music. I always got annoyed that there was a long silent section of the intro. Was going to offer some constructive criticism but it seems either someone else has or you decided to change it yourself. Top quality work!

[@YellowRavenInk]

I had to watch so many DIY custom panel videos before finding someone who actually cared about details. Great job and thanks for explaining the whole process.

[@TheShooter1337]

So much work put into just the side panel, props to you man!

[@KrushKrills]

nice to see someone who doesnt cut corners, I used to paint cars at a shop and its all in the prep

[@bagstv]

Can't wait to see this build when it's complete

[@Skumskammen]

I've been following your channel for a long time, and I gotta say I really like this new SC Modding series. For some reason, you always upload videos when I'm about to undertake a similar project myself, so a lot of these SC Modding videos has really come in handy, especially the radiator painting video and this one! :) Keep up the amazing work, you're an inspiration to us all!

[@DeclassifiedSystems]

Again another clean and elegant build , i had also recently modded that same case NZXT h440 razer edition. singularity computers never stops to amazed me in terms of level of quality and detail best of luck on your builds.

[@edwardmoran7043]

Once again you blew the "DOORS OFF" with another incredible informative MASTERPIECE woot Loving how you spread the "KNOWLEDGE" Modding On WOOT!!!!! THA MAN :D

[@ryuzclown1]

just want to say so happy you started doing this more raw filming style not only more content but it just feel more real for the longest time i didn't even know what you looked like. thumbs up with this next gpu and cpu generation i will be getting a pc made by you love your work.

[@talravid8518]

why is this channel so underrated? you deserve alot more tbh u just got a few more subs, keep up the good work!

[@SingularityComputers]

Thank you. Maybe there just isnt enough true enthusiasts in the world:)

[@crucie75]

Now THAT is attention to detail right there, freakin awesome job man!

[@kevanmorinphoto]

Great vid. I've been looking for a solid panel mod video for this case. Looking forward to doing this!

[@marshallbneil3981]

Watching in 2020! Always insightful!

[@crazy4and1crazy4and1]

This work deserves more views .

[@Seffyr]

Hey, I just wanted to add a tip for drilling acrylic; Typically most drill bits are suited for drilling steel -- so the cutting edge is sharp, particularly the pilot edge. When you're drilling acrylic this can cause problems as the blade will bite into the acrylic and either cause your work to spin if you don't have it clamped down or -- more likely -- shatter the acrylic. What I do to alleviate the problem is to use drill bits suited for drilling brass and softer materials. The pilot edge on these drill bits are flat, and so rather than cutting the material away they shave it away. I'm not sure if these drill bits are commonplace and you can buy them (I learned this trick from my work) but if you've got a steel drill bit you can convert it to a brass drill bit by simply sanding or grinding the sharp edge off of the pilot edge with a process called "dubbing" (Google it for a better description on how to do it). If you've got a Jeweller's grindstone on hand it makes the process super simple. Hope this helps some budding modders spare themselves some acrylic and some heartache.

[@chriswinslow5260]

Made for steel bits are ok as long as you use light pressure.

[@stevesells5893]

Excellent just what I wanted to watch. Ive actually got a full windowed side panel in my basket on Coolermaster site for the HAFX case. But they have none in stock. I was thinking of actually having a go myself anyway and If i do mess up then the basket will be the alternative. This video will really help. Thanks again.

[@sry4head]

I will try my Budget Vartiant of your Guide. Of couse in Matt Black and Plexilgass as Window. thanks for all the work you did there.

[@Abyssic1]

that panel looks awesome! great job

[@JP05CPSN]

The final panel looked epic, nice job (that black paint was a mirror)! pop rivets look clean to attach the acrylic instead of screws (they are inexpensive and the tool is pretty cheep). However you have to drill them out if you want to take it back out.

[@kevinpark3603]

Wow...I have this case and you made it look much better than stock. Only thing that looks weird is the HDD with white sticker under the pump. I would paint it black to make it disappear into the background.

[@KyrosX27]

oh man, that window job looks legit. I just might get a pc made by you someday! I imagine the international shipping will be killer though...

[@foxtech5147]

I realy enjoy your videos! Always gives me ideas how to mod my pc's. Always looking forward for new content on your channel! Greetings from Austria!

[@pauroca1953]

Nice video, I’ve been waiting for this for long. However I don’t quite like the screws attachment, but that paint job, as always, makes everyone love your builds no matter what

[@MarcAntoineBvl]

Going to order this case in a few weeks, already ordered the stuff to make sure I do the same or almost :D Greetings from France :)

[@koolaid1127]

i was actually surprised you didnt paint the bolt heads at least. but overall it was a great and informative step by step guide as always thanks SC :)

[@samantony4423]

Great stuff mate, thanks very much for posting

[@davidgarcia-mo4ob]

thanks going to try and change tented window on pc case to clear ,you were alot of help!

[@amessman]

Literally three days ago i was wondering if you would have one of these

[@erwickdsouza]

You can use mineral spirits to remove adhesive marks. Like when you were removing the foam.

[@CattleRustlerOCN]

400 then 600 then Dremel white buffing wheel with red jewelers paste saves a fuckton of time and elbow grease, and ends up with a glasslike mirror finish. I typed that before I saw you use the polish and buffing wheel 👍 Nice finish

[@mdrumt]

incredible job!

[@Fusi0nss]

Your videos inspired me to water cool my pc inside noctis 450, tight fit but it will work thanks to you but i also have a problem with side panel but im no where near your skills so im stuck with that ugly angled window

[@davidmacdonald287]

It makes it easier for round corners if you use a hole saw. How would it go replacing the whole door with a clear poycarbonate sheet, cause it's so much more scratch resistant. Love your work.

[@KRUCIALSTUDIOS]

Really good video. Thanks helps alot!!!

[@mortenbygvraarasmussen5427]

Thanks for another great tutorial, amazing work and attention to detail. What's your experience with drilling larger holes in acrylic? I couldn't really tell if it was a special drill bit on your drill press and I have plans for my next build to drill some larger holes for pass-through fittings in a customized acrylic midplate. Browsing around I keep seeing people recommending acrylic point drill bits and starting with small bits at low rpm, working your way up to the desired size, lest risk the acrylic cracking.

[@ianc4901]

I didn't watch this video for the information in it, I know how to mod a case, I watched it to see how YOU did it ! I was hoping you would give some idea of how much time you spent on it.

[@mdmartin77]

Nice work. Do you ever use tempered glass? Great build.

[@TefenCa]

I noticed some people use U-Channel trim for the window. What are your thoughts?

[@TommiHonkonen]

Ever thought of getting or even making yourself a sandblasting cabinet? Would have to be quite big for some parts but would be so much faster than doing it by hand.

[@suchtieps3]

Can you say me pls how i can remove the HDD Cage ? I mean the think behind the Panel what would normally cover up your AGB

[@djfunzdjfunz]

How did you use the Dremel? Didn't see that used in the video. Also, since your files were too big, what size did you use to file the rounded edges?

[@jaanseel7827]

Where can I get that Glass? Planning on doing something like that on my case. That one looks absolutely gorgeous.

[@christopherjames9843]

I like using hex head bolts. Mr. Allen actually invented the hex bolt in Hartford, CT. Nice mod. The H440 looks a lot better without the drive bays and the full side window. Plexiglass is the way to go. How did you get your rounded corners? Did you switch from the jigsaw to the dremel?

[@SBFRuggedYou]

Does your polishing guide work with caselabs plexiglass?

[@battistotti]

what are the acrylic measurements? does 3mm length is fine?

[@Freddie1980]

Hi, I've been a subscriber for a couple of years now and really enjoy your videos. I was wondering though have you ever considered using a glass panel instead of acrylic? I'm just thinking it may be a way of taking your mods to another level.

[@seismicbreaker]

6:43 Did you notice the Adhesive left behind kind of resembles the Australia we live in? :) @SingularityComputers

[@ljmike1204]

you could sandblast a logo in it and light it up from the side

[@calvingeishirt]

I am currently attempting this with my h440, and it was going quite smooth until the side panel wouldn't go back on the case as something was hitting towards the back of the panel and wouldn't sink in to the grooves it's supposed to. Is removing the exhaust fan enough to fix it? You seem to have no issues with that and also have no rear fan but maybe that's just a coincidence

[@gimmie55]

can you do this to an aluminium case panal as well??

[@cameronmilner7199]

there is a spray called orange power, i find it a lot better to get adhesives off than metho

[@ggnari]

How much would you charge for doing this?

[@xxCrazy101xx]

would glass be doable with regular tools? i cant stand acrylic

[@mohamedabdo-yc2yd]

i need help and some mode tips.....i want to mode a FULL side window for the cougar QBX ....i mean a full side window not like the one on the video,but the wholl thing....i want wholl side of the case to be plastic glass thing.....i see people do it but i don't know how....pleas help me with some tips😊

[@hekwon5717]

FUCKEN FUNTASTIC JOB !!! .. good work and nice PC .. I've been looking to mod my H440 and your video gives real good input on how to do it the right way ..

[@christopherwood2290]

How did you cut your corner radius's so well?

[@Veptis]

I got a BitFenix Prodigy. I own the windowed sidepanel but my GPU can't breathe. I just have to drill a few holes and polis them to make that mod. After that I want to paint my GPU green so it fits my color scheme. I want it to look like the 100ME edition. My third mod would be front IO. It's on the back sidepanel and I want it on the front and decided to move the power button, and the front USB 3.0 to the unused drivebay. Any ideas on where I can get materials? You worked with ButFenix Prodigy before...

[@djc2874]

how would you begin cutting if your side panel doesn't already have a window?

[@raik8243]

could i technically use 24 hr epoxy resin to glue on the acrylic?

[@jeffrey71499]

How do you get the side of the hard drive cage off?

[@Tsek705]

Question: If I wanted to do a glass side panel, is there any hazard regarding heat? Would I have to use a special type of glass such as tempered glass? In your experience does a glass window give a better effect or is a good quality plexi glass the same thing as plexi is easier to work with. My problem is I have a nzxt s340 with a very low quality poly carbonate window that scratches very easily and thought maybe glass would add a much better effect. Thx I admire your work.

[@Dunkelelf3]

+Pieter van Heerden the problem about glass is the drilling i guess.. ofc there are drills for smaller holes and diamond hollow drills for bigger holes but you can't drill glass closer than 2 cm away from the edge or it will almost certain crack every time.. that's something you have to consider.. i don't know your sidepanel but i know that it has to have enough surface so you can dill the glass far enough from the sides because i drilled glass before and it can be a real pita.. also you should tape the glas where you drill and place it on a soft but flat surface when you drill it.. like rubber or cork or whatever.. drill with low rpm and carefully.. wear good gloves and saftey glasses.. i think the benefit of glass over plexi would be that it is very resistent against scratches but it also can break on the other hand and is heavier than plexi..

[@antonspier]

what is the size of that acrylic glass?

[@2krypto261]

If you want to polish the acrylic really quick just go over it with a heat gun

[@ronin9753]

goddammit, you're giving me the urge to start modding my case and all. also got a nzxt h400 laying around, so im curious what your end result is gonna be. and if its cool im going to use your videos for fiing up my case.

[@spykeshadow6042]

Hello i have a ask. How much is the price of a pc case (steampunk mod).

[@taylorstarcevic1015]

Maybe you could use a thermal gun to help take off the sound dampening foam.

[@kbhushan12]

how thick is the acrylic sheet?

[@qwerty74]

Goo Gone does wonders to remove nasty adhesive residue.

[@EquiliMario]

Loving the white socks m8

[@nabiln.6055]

are you selling this side panel and how much does it might cost?

[@Litruv]

should try going in reverse for drilling acrylic

[@eixeon395]

Is this possible with the s340

[@christopherwood2290]

Question: why bother polishing the sides of the side panel window if they are inside the case hidden from view?

[@samaranin]

Sorry I do not understand the language, but still look great with udovolstviem.Uspehov you !!!

[@jstaal7879]

What were the window dimensions?

[@thelegend8092]

Glass side panel mod?

[@tuxedoflamingo2010]

why dont you flame polish the edges of the acrylic? its way easier

[@Pr34ch]

scotch 3m tape of the gods

[@pontusakesson856]

good video. but would have been nice with a tempered glass window

[@fckinnonstick9919]

How did you removed the H440's hdd cage?

[@evertonistinpot5472]

Go to episode 6

[@emind4688]

Make video how to paint pc components Graphic card (stock heatsink),SSD,RAM,etc.

[@official_GreenAlien]

For the next time it will be much easier, to remove the isolation when you heat up the sidepannel from the front with a hair dryer, than you can remove it easily without any adhesive residues ;-) I'm sorry for my bad english :/ MfG G.A.

[@video4all100]

nice

[@Cetatea22]

what about glass side panel ?

[@IVI2sR4VE]

Anyone know of a spray paint that will match the stock side-panel paintjob ? i think the gloss paint is too much of a fingerprint magnet but i really want to this to my case

[@SingularityComputers]

+Avenge “I'm Done” Davey A Matte Anthracite or Charcoal will match it nicely. Take a look at the link I put to paint in the video description.

[@IVI2sR4VE]

Thankyou for the reply, When i finish my mod/build i will post it and hopefully it will be singularity computer approved, you are a huge inspiration keep up the amazing work

[@AwesomeSkillz]

do you build custom pc's and ship to australia?

[@SingularityComputers]

+AwesomeSkillz I ship internationally, I am based in Australia.

[@TheBekker_]

I noticed you wet sanded, is there any rules for when you should use wet sanding and when to dry sanding?

[@SingularityComputers]

+Bekker I always wet sand paint. Otherwise the sandpaper ends up clogging and scratching the surface too deeply. Once you get above 600 grit you have to wet sand or the sandpaper will clog almost immediately on paint, metal, plastic. So it depends on the material and grit.

[@TheBekker_]

ahh i see, good to know :) thanks

[@Takeen]

That intro reminded me of the old ass science channel logo.

[@killacamfoo]

WOW

[@deimosphob]

why not just make the whole side panel plexi?

[@jeremycontrerasp]

where can i buy the clear windows? inches, fraction of an inch?

[@jeremycontrerasp]

give me the link plz to buy same as the video! +SingularityComputers

[@SingularityComputers]

I built it. Contact me at [e-mail].

[@jeremycontrerasp]

+SingularityComputers already I sent 2 and i mean the crystal i want to buy the same xD

[@GroupVenom]

Would you be willing to sale this?

[@SingularityComputers]

Yes I build custom systems. Contact me here: [e-mail].

[@pizd3ksli]

ok

[@WSCOMPUTER]

Why there are still 105k subscribers?

[@SingularityComputers]

+smicha7 KZbin is deleting large amounts of subscribers every day. They have kept me below 106,000 now for four months. I have plenty of evidence that subscribers are being unsubscribed without their permission. Everyone please check if you are still subscribed. If not then comment here. If enough of you are unsubbed Ill do a video about this to gather more evidence.

[@WSCOMPUTER]

+SingularityComputers I am still subbed. But observing the number for long time and it seems not moving up.

[@edwardmoran7043]

+SingularityComputers Wow Dan I can't believe it! Yet another hurdle to leap man... I feel you have done more then enough since the first Video Log you have accomplished to NOW! I am sorry to hear that I saw you touched on that prior to this post but man it's my favorite Channel they are getting greedy man!!!

[@jakeduggins5141]

+smicha7 I subed to him when he was around 50.000 so ya I would say moving up

[@SingularityComputers]

+Edward Moran I just received an update on this from KZbin and they have finally admitted that its a bug and they said that they are going to fix it! This is great news, it means that the channel can start growing again. Cheers Ed.

[@allisterw9]

good job, but that looks terrible , not your paint job but it being two different finishes and colors i like the black you did, but needs to be done over the whole case

[@Andrefilipeferreira_]

Do One of that for me and i pay you.. if you need money first its ok

[@dangdiggity9916]

since when was porn allowed on the youest of tubes

[@Luke2311]

hi, could you speak more slowlly because i can't to understand all word

[@magnusnilsson9792]

Painting is not modding.