Introduction
So you think that having all the new and high-tech gear is enough to have a what you call 'cool rig'.  Well certainly not for the geeks out there.  They need to have a really different case to fulfill their satisfaction and modifying is the only solution.

Alright so you can buy a pre-modded case, easy.  But what if you already like what you have right now or don't wnat to reinstall each bit of hardware you've got to a new case?  The answer....KITS.  Lots and lots of kits.  You've got window kits neon light kits, rheobus kits, baybus kits, etc.  But the first thing that most case modder would do is the window kit mod.  Today we're gonna look at PCMod's window kit and neon light kit kindly supplied to us by PC Case Gear of Australia.

What better way to show off those state of the art hardware of yours but to put a see thru window in that case.  You've got a few designs to choose from: round, rectangular, oval and a reverse L shaped window.  Personally I like the rectangular window kit and that's what we're gonna review.

Made of cast perspex, the window is laser cut for accuracy.  Covered in paper backing, you are sure that it will be in perfect condition free from scratches when it arrives to you.  The kit includes a pre-cut window molding with locking strip.  It also includes complete instructions for cutting the hole and installing the window.

What's Included?

• Pre-cut plexiglass window
• rubber molding
• rubber locking strip
• Spacer/washer
• Instruction sheet.

• pencil/pen
• jigsaw, nibbler, or dremel 
• drill
• metal file
• cutter

Installation

• Using the washer, outline the shape of the precut window to the detached case side panel.
• Clamp the side panel to the workbench or if you don't have one, ask a friend to hold it for you.  Drill a hole inside where your outline is to insert the nibbler, jigsaw, etc.

• Start nibbling.  We used a nibbler to cut through the side panel. 

• Once you've removed the centerpiece, start filing the edges to smoothen it and prevent accidental cuts while handling the side panel.

• Next is the installation of the rubber gasket.  Make sure you got the right side facing the right way.  Narrow groove against the metal, rounded side of the molding outside the metal side.  Start in the middle and end in the middle.  Don't start in the corners.

• After placing the rubber gasket, peel off the plexiglass paper backing and start inserting it into the groove. 

• Once done with this, you need to lock the plexiglass in place with the locking strip provided.  Wide side facing you.  A pen is handy during this procedure. 

• Cut the excess strip and you've got yourself a see through case!

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