So I've been itching to mod my CM 690 II since I got it back in July. I want to add windows to both panels and put light features around the case. I work in the Air Force and my shop has this laser etcher so I was able to use it for cutting out all the parts I needed. I used 1/4" inch acrylic for the material, and  dremel to cut out this first window on the left side panel. Its not finished yet, when I get out of school next week I will resume work. Its supposed to be a star wars theme, the writing is in the font style of the old republic games.
 

 

 

what is that, need more info and def... more pic. 

Looks interesting!

I'll be watching this build also. 

So, is this going to take as long as the releaes of SWTOR?
 
Just kidding! 
 
I like it! It's nice and subtle and conveys your idea very well.

So I FINALLY got around to doing something with this case, like I planned. So heres the worklog for the first two fancy light pieces I have installed on my CM 690 II case.
First I took everything out of my case, it needed a good clean anyways and I took the top panel off as well as removed the usb connectors and switches.

 
Then I got to work on the top part, using a dremel to cut away at the plastic. I had marked out where I needed to cut. The plastic melted very easily so I had to continually use a file to get the edges somewhat smooth.

 
Always use protection!

 
This is what goes on the top, I just installed the larger one today, I have to get some more LED lighting for the smaller one.

 
Cutting away at the plastic, the stuff burns too!

 
Fit test, you can see how much I needed to take out. The acrylic is about 5mm thick.


 
Now that both sides are cut, its time to mount the LED lights. I choose LED's because they don't require an inverter like the cathodes do, they are however, a little more expensive.

 
The results:




 
So that was the first phase on my upgrades, later I will tie these lights into the switch that controls the front fan light and add some more of these acrylic lighting features to other parts of the case.

hething

Wow, that's awesome.. I think I'll go buy a dremel and let the modding action begin on my rig aswell.. Nice job!

Thanks, I think the dremel does wonders to simple projects like this. Definately worth an investment if you ask me

dude that there is tight. i love it.