I have a broken side window on my case, how can I fix it?

[Randomdeath]

(I'm sorry if this isn't the right place for this thread, I didn't see a "cases" option in the category selector)

So, I have an old Cooler Master Elite 310 that I wanna re-use, however the acrylic side window has been destroyed in storage.

I cannot replace this, because the cheapest panel i could find has 20 bucks shipping. I have 2 dollars, and a bunch of spray paint.

Please give me ideas on what I can put in the empty space where the window was. I tried cardboard but it looked too ugly. I have a few characteristics that I would like the material to have.

1. Sound blockage. When the side panel was on, the noise was obviously a lot quieter than when it was off. Mesh for example wouldn't block noise like acrylic. I want something to at least sort of block fan noise.

2. Looks. I want it to look at least sort of smooth, and I want to be able to make it as flush with the rest of the panel as I can.

3. Cheap, obviously. I have just about no money, so this material needs to be something I can find lying around. Just to get a general idea of how trashed my property is, I have some wood laying around in the shed, cardboard everywhere in the garage, a couple engines blocking the path in and out of said garage, metal scraps everywhere etc. Think, *almost* junkyard.

Thanks for reading 😛

 

[bgunner]

Use a piece of scrap metal, Use a wire wheel to clean it up, sandable primer to fill any scratches/ smooth with 600 grit sandpaper on a flat block of wood and paint to match color of case. to attach use old mounting hardware for acrylic window and drill holes.

 

[Randomdeath]

Use a piece of scrap metal, Use a wire wheel to clean it up, sandable primer to fill any scratches/ smooth with 600 grit sandpaper on a flat block of wood and paint to match color of case. to attach use old mounting hardware for acrylic window and drill holes.

Seems good in theory, but I dont have anything to bend the metal with such precision so make that flush with the panel. If i just slapped it on using the mounting thats left over, there would be an indent... That's one of the reasons I didnt use the cardboard.

 

[bgunner]

Hammer, wood, other items around will help get the shape. If this idea doesn't help go mow a few lawns to get the money for the side panel. 2 boards put together with a piece of metal between then can give nice 90° bends. if you want it bad enough it can be done, will take time but can be done. you can also mount the side piece with machine screws and nuts.

 

[MatasJur]

Considering that this image is your case :
http://imgur.com/a/hQU5D
Then you could buy a sheet of acrylic for pocket change.
Use a saw or something to cut it out to shape
Use a sharpie to mark out the holes to drill
Use a small drill bit so you dont crack the acrylic and gradually go larger until it is appropriate for the screws you have

 

[slyverine]

or you could leave it wirhout cover, it would look better but you will have to clean it more often.

 

[Randomdeath]

or you could leave it wirhout cover, it would look better but you will have to clean it more often.

Noise tho, is my main thing.

 

[Randomdeath]

or you could leave it wirhout cover, it would look better but you will have to clean it more often.

Noise tho, is my main thing.