Head over to our forums to check out a very cool total modification called “Maximum Security”(LINK). Forum user “SXRguyinMA” has undertaken an amazing modification of a Thermaltake Level 10 GT chassis. Not only that, though – they have gone as far as creating their own custom circuit boards and designed custom software to work with them. Tons of cool things with tons of great pics, from painting to water cooling, this PC mod is an amazing piece of work! Full post: http://www.custompcmax.com/forums/modding/project-maximum-security/ Head over to the forum and watch this process unfold with great images and descriptions on each step of the way. If you find this interesting, please share on your social network of choice!!
So, great defeat sometimes inspires great modifications… In the case of a Overclock.net user named ‘Wesker’, his plans to name and incoming child Dovahkiin was shot down by his unborn child’s mother. But, after some reflection, he decided to instead mod a PC to celebrate the upcoming release of Skyrim. Full post: http://www.overclock.net/t/1164671/completed-dovahkiin-dragonborn#post_15641434 Quote from the modder: Immediately, I ran to my girlfriend and plied the idea of concieving. I was promptly slapped and told to sleep on the couch for the night. It was then I decided that if I couldn’t birth a child, I would build one worthy enough of Bethesda’s incoming blockbuster. So here is the story/ode/tale of my construction of Dovahkiin- Dragonborn! If you find this . . .
Head over to our forums to witness an absolutely amazing scratch build in progress (LINK). Forum user “monkeyfun” has been gracing us with a first hand look at his Cygnar Storm Strider scratch build PC mod. According to him, “The Storm Strider is a model available in the Privateer Press game Warmachine.” Even if you don’t know exactly what that means, that doesn’t matter. Once you see the example images, you will understand exactly why they are doing it. Full post: http://www.custompcmax.com/forums/modding/cygnar-storm-strider-casemodscratch-build/ The process they are using to cast the various parts is called “Lost Foam”. They will be creating the forms out of foam and then use a casting process to create in aluminum. While the finer details are . . .
Are you into PC modding like we are? Have you ever thought to yourself “Someone should really make a show about modding…”. Well, if this sounds like you, you need to check this out! Bill Owen over at MNPCTech (LINK) has been secretly working on a new way to show of his MAD modding skills. What he has come up with is a show dedicated to hardcore PC modding called “Mod Men”. Be sure to check out http://www.modmenshow.com/ for all updates regarding the show!
Nvidia has a cool little mod sitting at their CES 2011 booth. Not only is this a high powered gaming PC that can push enough pixels to run Starcraft 2 on three screens. No, it is also a refrigerated working beer keg.
Lenovo held a MOD building contest where contestants had to build their own, creative, MOD computer. The winners proudly display their fun designs at CES. See the video below of these great mods.
Check out this absolutely amazing mod done by Bill at MNPCTech.com. It is a radio controlled Corvette that has been modified to house a full fledged PC.
Check out this awesome review at CaseModBlog.com of a new case lighting option from NZXT. It is a sleeved LED cable that you can string just about anywhere in your case.
Antec is holding charity auctions on Ebay for two of their cases custom modded by MNPCTech.com.
Have you ever wanted a brand new paint job on your PC case? Well, Bill Owen at MNPCTech.com has produced a great walk-through guide on how to do this all on your own. No need for professional tools or equipment, he provides cheaper and more managable solutions for those of us that don’t have a giant workshop.