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    Transparent cases

    I really want to get a new case so I can have those cool cold cathodes in it. Does anyone know a place to get a very good transparent case or where to get these cathodes?

    Also, with transparent cases, they're made of plastic right? Would there be any problems with electrical interference since there's no shielding?

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    if i remember correctly, Apple has a patent on clear cases for computers, so you cannot purchase a tranparent case.

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    Hmm...no...

    http://www.plycon.com/diyclear.htm

    It's expensive though...anything else? I like glowing lights so I want my computer lighted...

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    Frys has em too.

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    Chief of Naval Operations Nija's Avatar
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    Originally posted by gear02
    Hmm...no...

    http://www.plycon.com/diyclear.htm

    It's expensive though...anything else? I like glowing lights so I want my computer lighted...
    this is what i get for listening to other people, and trying to pass it off as my information =\

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    Originally posted by the jello is jigglin
    Frys has em too.

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    Originally posted by Nija


    this is what i get for listening to other people, and trying to pass it off as my information =\
    apple still might have a patent on it, but that case comes in kit form. kinda like how people sell kits to make cars that look like exotics. they cant sell you a car that looks like a diablo, but they can sell you a kit to turn a car you own into a lambo look alike.

    the case looks cool, but dont metal cases absorb interference? chances are that if you put a comp in there youre gonna get static on tv's and speakers around it

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    http://www.xoxide.com/

    hang10 showed something on it to me...looks good
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    Originally posted by Tommy Boomfiger
    apple still might have a patent on it, but that case comes in kit form. kinda like how people sell kits to make cars that look like exotics. they cant sell you a car that looks like a diablo, but they can sell you a kit to turn a car you own into a lambo look alike.
    Not only that, but patents stop after a certain amount of time, don't they?
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    Rear Admiral Lower Half Tommy Boomfiger's Avatar
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    Originally posted by sleepminded
    http://www.xoxide.com/

    hang10 showed something on it to me...looks good
    http://www.xoxide.com/clearacatxca.html
    its the same case, same price

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    Do you guys think its worth getting this acrylic case and putting led fans, cold cathodes, and etches?

    I mean it's a cute project, but also a $350 one as well...

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    Originally posted by gear02
    Do you guys think its worth getting this acrylic case and putting led fans, cold cathodes, and etches?
    I mean it's a cute project, but also a $350 one as well...
    I love casemodding, and I've thought about getting a clear acrylic case as well. There's two things that I've read about them though...

    First of all, I wouldn't use an acrylic case as a LAN machine, because a lot of moving around tends to crack the acrylic at the screw holes. It sure would look cool though!

    Second, unless you're using filters on the intake fans, they tend to get really dusty. Well, not any dustier than any other computer, but then again, you can't see right through other computers! Even a computer with a window or two doesnt' show dust the way a clear one does.

    Other than that, I think the clear cases would be a fun project.

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