NZXT Phantom Full Side Panel Window HELP

shinyswordstorm · January 25, 2015

So I have an NZXT Phantom Tower case(White and Red) and while I love the look of it, I absolutely HATE the mesh on the side panel. I want to be able to clearly see all of my components. After seeing a couple of really nice builds, I was inspired to seek out some method of getting a Full Side Panel so I could do something nice on the inside and make it count

This build specifically inspired me. I'm going for a color scheme like this, but what good is it if I don't have a good window?: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/120548-build-log-snefs-bloody-angel/page-7

I looked into buying the NZXT Phantom Window Panel from their website but It's way too small for my taste.

http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/100-phantom-window-panel-case-accessory.html

What I'd really like is a full or nearly full window panel similar to the Corsair Graphite 760t

http://www.technic3d.com/article/pics/1661/details/corsair_760t_3.JPG

It doesn't need to be that nice but I'm just looking for something that will show everything in the case the way this one does.

I looked into making one but I wasn't surprised to learn that I would need a dremel as well as a variety of other tools that I don't have or know how to use.

I have yet to find one for sale and I'm kind of stuck. Is there anywhere or anyone selling a windowed side panel? Any solutions are welcome. Just keep in mind that I don't have tools so most likely making one is out of the question.

Captain Matt · January 25, 2015

I THINK most people use a dremel to cut out holes for side panels. I would try laying out a few different panel designs and then decide which one you want, trace it METICULOUSLY, and then cut out the shape.

MNPCTech sells u-channel material many people use to support modded acrylic windows.

You might shoot for a shape that wraps around the mesh where the fans are and up the drive bays (if you havent cut them out or something).

Check out mnpctech's video on dremel technique. It might not be the exact same for metal, but that technique should allow you to create curves if desired.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTDpxmGEC58

As I was typing this, I found this which is way more helpful. lol