Why Get A See-through Computer Case?

By Owen Jones

What is a clear computer casing and what might it do for you? Well, before we commence talking about the translucent computer case, permit me to inquire you something: what does your computer?s housing mean to you? I can even inquire: what does your computer signify to you? I ask this as your reply will establish what you want for your computer and its housing or case.

Most individuals have always been happy enough with the simple, standard light-grey housing that comes as bog-standard with the majority of computers. A number of have never even thought about it. But then there are others who have thought about their computer?s case a lot and who want something distinctive for their computer.

Some of these people were accomplished at metalwork, others at woodwork and a few at glassware and there are a few truly incredible, innovative, homemade cases out there. Especially among the gaming community. However, we are not all so able with our hands, but that does not signify that we have to be stuck with a grey computer case.

The simplest choice, if you want a custom computer housing is to build one out of acrylic ? the kind of substance used to build most fish tanks. You can purchase and easily cut sheets of acrylic for the sides and glue them all together with acrylic resin. That may sound easier said than done, but it certainly is not. Initially you would have to research the architecture of a typical computer casing and then just clone it in acrylic. You might build a clear computer case in a weekend.

Or you might buy a translucent computer housing kit. These kits arrive in flat-packs just like most kitchen fittings and can be effortlessly assembled according to the instructions with a screwdriver. No cutting, no measuring, just a little gentle screwing.

And I signify gentle, as the screws that come with the see-through computer case packs are typically made of acrylic as well and will snap easily. It is the only part of the construction process that requires a warning note, because you don?t want to have to drill out a busted screw, do you? That would only put a downer on your fun.

So why would anyone wish for a translucent computer casing? I imagine that there are loads of explanations. A few individuals may just want to be different and others may want to show that they can assemble or even construct such a housing. However, the transparent computer housing also has artistic and functional advantages. At least the good ones do.

On the Aesthetic Front: hobbyists add neon lights and small LEDs that twinkle on and off or just glow eerily, possibly activated by a certain occurrence, like a hard drive coming to life. These displays are called ?themes? and are normally red or blue, but can be almost any imaginable colour. Then you can attach coloured fans (or paint your existing ones). You already have at least one fan in your case and probably two or three.

On the Practical Front: lots of people like to see what is going on inside their computer housing and it is neither practical nor safe to remove the cover all together. Furthermore, making your own transparent computer casing permits you to include more fans as over-heating is the prime cause of hardware failure. The more fans the better.

A clear computer housing would also allow you to see whether a fan has malfunctioned, which would result in over-heating in a standard casing and guaranteed hardware malfunction, whereas you would see it happening through your clear computer casing and swap the fan before major injury and loss of data can transpire. - 29871

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