Sunday, September 11, 2011

15 cases mod

Arjun Wadia:

Pyramid Case Mod
Pyramid Case Mod A Designer Pyramid PC Case Mod.

Computers are a splendid example of human vision. We have built them and now we rely on them. The innovations in technology have always been presenting us with unique creations. It takes sharp focus, skill and perseverance to build what others can just dream of. Computers have bagged their places in almost every home and we rely on its power. But the genius inside should reflect outside. PC case mod designs are for those who don't want to hide their computers behind their shelves but rather flaunt. They want their computers to project the spirit of creativity outside. Here are the top 15 most creative PC case mod designs that exemplify genius. To showcase that imagination knows no bounds.

1. H20 shuttle PC Case mod:

H20 Shuttle PC mode
H20 Shuttle PC mode Designer PC mode

Computer case mod designs come in to play when just a metallic box is not enough. The H20 shuttle designed by Besi represents his deep passion for Shuttle XPC SN95G5V2 ITX case. It took him about 400 hours to design this beauty. The outer body is made of ABS plastic shell embellished with vacuum plating and metalized. The H20 Shuttle is a combination of eye catchy beauty and sheer power.

2. Edelweiss PC:

Edelweiss PC case mod
Edelweiss PC case mod Designer case mod

This is yet another unique design which has a quite different concept idea than the usual case designs. The Edelweiss PC designed by Million-Dollar-PC has all the cables and wires tucked inside the smoked glass case with precision. Hence, there is no clutter of wires anywhere in the machine. The cooling components are left outside to be seen.

3. 'Cars' themed PC Case mod:

Cars Pc Case Mod
Cars Pc Case Mod A designer PC mod inspired from movie Cars.

The Disney Pixar movie "Cars" is behind the inspiration of this case mod. This has been named Lightning McMod by designer Kier and was to be presented as a gift to his 4 year old son. Apart from the other specifications, this case mod has a unique lightning set up and a 15 inch LCD monitor on the outside. The kids will definitely love it.

4. HAF X Mini Bike Case mod:

Half X Mini Bike Case Mod
Half X Mini Bike Case Mod A PC case mod cum a motorbike

HAF X Mini Bike Case mod is an astonishing computer which is also a motor-fitted vehicle. Designed by PC Storm's Rene Grau, the regular computer box is fitted into a motor bike which can actually be used as ride, all you need is gasoline.

5. Usonian PC Case:

Usonian PC Case Mod
Usonian PC Case Mod Designer Usonian case mod

The Usonian home concept was inspired from the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Jeffery Stephenson has brought the charm of this architecture into the tech world by introducing the Usonian PC case. The outer case design has been done with mahogany highlights. The top of the case looks like the falling water balcony present in the Coonley Playhouse. While classy outside, it has been configured with the latest technology inside.

6. WMD Part II by G-gnome:

WMD Part 2 case mod
WMD Part 2 case mod Atomic bomb lookalike PC case mod

The WMD part II or the Weapon of Mass Destruction PC mod design is one of its kind. Designed by G-gnome, it is made to look like an atomic bomb which you might have seen in movies or TV shows. The whole body is made of stainless steel that shines beautifully. It is hard to believe it is just a computer.

7. VW bus Computer Case:

vw mini bus PC case mod
vw mini bus PC case mod Designe vw mini bus PC case mod by Cooler Masters.

The VW bus computer case is a collaborative work of Cooler Master and Smooth Creations. A packed computer in a mini bus case is a unique combination. This beautifully embellished custom case is a part of Cooler Master's high end CSX range.

8. TRON Lightcycle PC bound:

Tron Lightcycle PC bound
Tron Lightcycle PC bound Designer casemod inspired from movie TRON.

Designed especially for motorcycle lovers, this PC mod is inspired from the mean machine in the movie 'TRON'. Bods Mods designed TRON Lightcycle PC bound makes you go crazy with the shinny blue lights in a 40 inch structure. To make it possible the designer employed the Google's 3D modeling application, SketchUp and a lot more.

9. Ultimate Digg Case Mod:

Digg PC case mod
Digg PC case mod Showcase piece for Digg.

The ultimate Digg Case Mod has been traveling the country as a showcase for the company. The big and shiny Digg logo case also comes with a 20 inch screen, a matching keyboard and a mouse to complete the set. The company started the bidding at $25,000 for this unique PC case.

10. The Pyramid PC:

Pyramid Case Mod
Pyramid Case Mod A Designer Pyramid PC Case Mod.

The amazingly beautiful and high-end Pyramid PC mod has been designed by Polo360x from Techpowerup forums. It measures about 19×19x25 inch. The Pyramid PC is made of black and white laser cut aluminum which reflects the intensity of power packed inside. The new wonder in the tech business is definitely a mighty competition.

11. Wii Case mod:

Wii Unlimited Edition
Wii Unlimited Edition The Wii unlimited edition case mod

This Wii case mod is a class art. Designer Nielsen has included a 2×220 mm tall and 70mm in diameter water cooling reservoirs. It is also equipped with a digital thermometer. This elegant designer mod can be aluminum polished, water cooled and also wall-mounted.

12. The Desk PC Case Mod:

Desk PC Case Mod
Desk PC Case Mod Designer case mod

Wondering where to place your computer? Desk PC designed by Will Urbina is the geeky answer. The cool computer embedded in a Plexiglas desk. The design has been also built with a special enclosure to keep all the hard drives.

13. The water-cooled steampunk PC:

Steampunk PC Case Mod
Steampunk PC Case Mod Designer case mod

The water-cooled steampunk is one stunning piece of art you would ever see. Water is a better coolant than air. This PC mod keeps your computer water cooled all the time. The design that looks like a water pumping machine of the 70s is actually a computer.

14. PC inside a whiskey bottle:

PC inside a Whiskey Bottle
PC inside a Whiskey Bottle Designer PC case mod in a whiskey bottle

This is an absolute amazing looking PC case. Wonder how a computer could fit so perfectly in a Ballantine Whiskey Bottle. The designer deserves all the appreciation. The only outside aid he needed, was to drill the holes. This is an excellent example of imaginative creativity.

15. Nvidia ION Cube Case mod:

The gleaming Nvidia ION Cube casemod
The gleaming Nvidia ION Cube casemod Nvidia first prize inner ION case mod

The Mnpctech designer Bill Owen came up with this ION-based glowing case mod for the contest organized by Nvidia and rightly bagged the first prize. This is a sensational outcome of 100 hours of determined labor. Hats off!


The Town Where Everyone Wears A Gas Mask

 The age old adage home is where the heart is finds its true meaning in Miyakejima, a small island located in southeast Japan. Despite the high level of volcanic activity that causes poisonous gas to leak from the earth that forced the 3,600 island residents to evacuate in 2000, the citizens just won't stay away. Thus, the self-appointed gas mask town rose from the, very literal, ashes.

 Resting atop a chain of volcanoes, Miyakejima is a hub for volcanic activity. For the past century, the volcanoes have erupted six times. The worst of these occurred in June 2000 when, after a repose interval of 17 years, Mount Oyama erupted. The eruption was proceeded by 17,500 (yes, 17 thousand) earthquakes, which hit the island between June 26 and July 21.

 During the assault of eruptions and earthquakes, Miyakejima was enveloped in ash plumes reaching 10 miles in height, pyroclastic flow (fast flow of superheated gas), and heavy ash fall alongside crater collapses. The disaster also led to high levels of toxic sulfur dioxide regularly leaking up through the ground, making 20% of the land uninhabitable. After three months, the government took action and forced a mass evacuation in September.

 For five years, Miyakejima was declared off-limits, with the barren island resembling a post-apocalyptic world: all dead trees, rusted cars, and abandoned buildings. For two years after the eruption, Mount Oyama continued to emit 10,000 to 20,000 tons of sulfuric dioxide gas from its summit daily. Slowly though, the evacuation order began to lift, and in 2005 citizens were allowed to return to their homes. Though some opted to remain in their relocated houses in Tokyo, about 2,800 chose to return, laden with gas masks and dire warnings about noxious gas still seeping through the land. Despite the re-populating of the island, nearly a third of Miyakejima remains permanently off-limits and the government conducts regular health checks and enforces age restrictions in certain areas.
Regardless of the dangers posed by living in the gas-soaked village, locals and tourists are in abundance. Gas mask tourism is a huge draw card for the region, with disposable masks sold at ferry stations and local stores. The volcanic destruction is also a money spinner, with sight-seeing tours of abandoned houses, flattened cars and a school gym half-destroyed by lava, as well as hot spring baths.

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