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FractalWalk:
I used 5/8" MDF and it is plenty sturdy and T-molding is perfect. 
elvis:
Another vote for 18mm. :)
Xiaou2:

 The thicker the better.   Mdf can be damaged easily - esp if hit on the corners.   And,  screws can easy strip if there isnt  enough depth..  (use coarse thread drywall screws.  fine threads wont hold well at all)

  You can always easily make the cab come appart into 2 sections if you are worried about moving it 'out of house' later on. (top/bottom) 

 Most fighter/new-er  cabs weight a lot afaik.  Yet move farily easily by rocking them side to side. 



 
DrewKaree:
The difference in weight is negligible, unless you have to lift/move it.

That's my theory on ANYTHING heavy...it's really NOT that heavy, unless you have to lift it.  ;D
cholin:
Reading around, Im guessing you should do a mix of both.  It will save you money from all 3/4, but cost you a little more if you were to use 5/8.  I think that because most people use 3/4, others follow in their tracks to assure that their cabinet is okay, where realistically, 5/8 should do the job the same.  I figure that if you use 3/4 on the places it needs the most, then you should be good.  For example:

BASE = 3/4
LOWER = 3/4
UPPER = 5/8
MONITOR = 3/4 reinforced
PANEL = either depending on plexiglass and router bits available.

The only thing I would say NEEDS to be 3/4 is the base, if you design the cabinet right.  Put a few small studs in the base, attach some casters, and youre fine.  Just make sure you use some small studs on the inside for screws to catch.  Better safe than sorry right?
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