case modding, is there any point???

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wyrd_fish

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well??? it there???

i personally think its a bit of a silly idea, but the whole of the computer using world seems to think its a rocking idea... almost as pointles as car modding.

Edit ~ Just edited one word, sorry for censoring ~ Jonty
 
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(Shovel)

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Not something I'm overly attracted to myself I must admit. I assume we're talking LEDs and windows here? Rather than cutting holes in the side for extra fans?

I find flashing lights very distracting, my bluetooth adapter insists on flashing all the time, so I don't see the attraction of sticking a CPU fan with neon lighting attached.

Windows.... maybe. You can almost pass that off as of technocal use to see if it's all going rould.. hehe.

So no, I don't go in for it, but if people want to do it, then sure, have a laugh.
 
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Embattle

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I reckon there is to a limited degree, windows etc I think can really make your case look good. The look of the case is never a primary function, but like my Shuttle it is nice to have a good looking case even if the size of it is the main benefit.
 
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Jonty

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I think it's all about proportionality :) Some case mods can be very asthetically pleasing, some can serve a far more practical purpose, and then there are those who just take it a little too far ;) I have a feeling it's creative backlash against all these years of big, beige boxes :p

From my own point of view, design is now fairly important when it comes to my taste in PCs (although, of course, it's still what's inside that counts the most :)). There's a clear trend, though, away from nondescript cases to those which are more eye catching. I believe Dell and Apple were the first mainstream companies to really try and move away from the usual designs, and now many companies are paying more attention to their cases (most notably Alienware, with their optional $700 paint finishes :)). And, of course, there's then Shuttle who have made a killing with their Small Form Factor range (I received my SN41G2B yesterday, with a special edition black finish, and it's amazing :)).

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Wilier

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Personally, and I think its the mechy in me, I really like the more understated modding stuff, windows and such.

Im not into paint jobs etc, but the construction and adaptation of cases and internals to suit your requirements can be quite a challenge from an engineering point of view.

Im a geek as far as engineering goes, and the fabrication of a really nice looking pice of Ally or a copper water-block, although perhaps not being a huge performance gain, can be extremeley satisfying. :eek:
 
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Jonty

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*Jonty remains in awe to this day at some of the stuff Wilier gets up to*

Clever man :)

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Yaka

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i was so into modding not long ago. now having flogged me full tower case im into all, things small shuttle XPC is what i have now. and i think converting old/unwanted cd player cases and fitting em with epia systems is me thing now. smaller quiter the better
 
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Wilier

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I like the idea of epia stuff, but its a bit underpowered for much other than entertainment systems and general use, although the idea of a tiny, near silent system is quite appealing tbh.
 
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wyrd_fish

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well, my old case was grey, and my current case is grey, with a blue line down it...

I don't mind the adding of extra fans, cooling, etc... but its just neon lights, LED fans and glowing water things that annoy me.

PS does any one here read PCFormat, they have a new section about case modding...
 
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Jonty

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I've been known to read PCF on occasion, though I haven't picked up an issue since they introduced the modding section. Quite an interesting move on their part, as it certainly gets little attention in any of the other mainstream publications. Then again, one of the reasons I like PCFormat is the fact that they genuinely do have a good balance between news, games, software, hardware, support and now modding (that said, I still don't think it's as good as it used to be, though ;)).

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Wilier

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PC Extreme is actuall a fairly good read, althopugh most of the Mod stuff they report is leached direct from the .net. and the mag quality is shite tbh.

The first issue of PCF's modding section was quite laughable to be honest. The guy who's PC they featured had every percievable add-on available, which to my mind isnt what modding is about. Anyone can bolt on a LED fan or stick a cold-cathode light in. But to actually design and construct something is a different matter.

I also used to like the PCZone hardware/ moddy bits, whilst not a regular feature, they were well implemented.
 
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Sawtooth

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Does water cooling count as modding as Ive done that and its really practical but very cool.
 
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FatBusinessman

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The most impressive thing I've seen is a rather nice server box with about 6 large fans in it (hot-swappable of course) and plastic ducting over the CPU to get as much air in and out as possible.

Verr nice :)
 
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wyrd_fish

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Originally posted by Sawtooth
Does water cooling count as modding as Ive done that and its really practical but very cool.
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depends... if its there soley* for the purpose of cooling, i have no problem with it... although i suppose even adding a new gfx card is modding, in a really basic kind of a way...
 
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Jonty

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Mmm, wooden case :D hehehe. Apparently the company will even make cases to match the wood of, say, your desk . . .

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I asked the creator of this fine case if he could make a case that wood match the finish of a person's desk. I was informed that this could indeed be done.
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