[MOD]CM Storm Scout Window Panel

[Guest]

CM Storm Scout Window Mod

 

 

Hey Everyone, Here is my mod of the CM Storm Scout Windowed Side Panel.

 

3 years after using the CM Storm Scout, I finally got around to modding this sweet case

I can't use the Window vent mounts because of the tallness of my CPU cooler

so I decided I wanted to get rid of the fan grills to allow me to see through better

 

While at it, I decided to change the mounts used to hold the Window to screws for a more "industrial" look

 

Removing Window

 

Here is a quick guide I filmed on how to remove the window from the side panel:

 

Cutting the Panel

 

Here is the layout of the window on the acrylic panel

 

The panel was protected with a plastic film coating, it turned out to be very useful for drawing the layout and indicating where the holes should be drilled

 

 

I filed the edges which were a bit pointy before, it looks really nice

 

Finished "product"

 

 

Here we go looks really sweet

 

 

 

I had originally decided to go for screws with "V-shaped" screwheads painted in black, I changed my mind and decided to go for a cylinder shaped one non painted, for a better (in my opinion) Industrial look

 

 

The new window isn't tainted which might be a turn-off to some, but for me, it allows for a clearer view on the components

 

 

Here is the backside of the beauty

 

 

The nuts and the extra screw length add to the industrial look, which I find gorgerous

 

The screw size overhead looks good, but its pretty big and 1 screw is just a tiny bit too big to close the panel when all the 5.25 inch bay "fast-locks" are secured

 

but this can be solved by either not using the last 5.25 inch drive bay or simply trimming the screw

 

 

 

This is what I was talking about , the bottom one needs to be in "unlocked" position

 

Conclusion

 

Voila, thanks for hanging by.

In the future I might mod this case even further as this was my first mod ever, it is pretty excited and make sure to stay tuned to this blog for more awesome stuff

 

[wtfxmitchell]

don't dual post -__-''

[ShotDC]

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[Guest]

If you read carefully you will see that it is not a repost

[TorguL]

I have the same case, but the the Advanced 2 version. I only wish the side panel window was a little bit bigger.