Really Cool Wooden Case Mod
Sometimes skinning your OS just isn't enough
Monday, April 23, 2007 by Zoomba | Discussion: WinCustomize News
For the past several years, a fad has been steadily growing among computer enthusiasts with lots of free time, and really expensive tools; case modding. Normally, your computer case is just some non-descript plastic box that you shove under your desk, or behind your monitor, anywhere to get it out of the way and out of sight. Well, we here all know that just because something is boring or ugly, doesn't mean it necessarily has to stay that way (Luna... need I say more?), and it turns out that others know that too and have taken to building very complex and beautiful custom computer cases out of all sorts of materials. I've seen clear cases, cases with coffee pots built into them, cases that are built to look like movie props etc.
Today's really cool case mod is made out of wood. It's really a two part case mod, the first part to build an inner metal case with a window to house all the elements, then a hand-made wooden frame and casing to sit the computer in. The case is 100% custom built and inspired by Japanese architecture. Unlike many other case mods that go over-the-top in what they try to accomplish, this one looks stylish and very sleek. The sort of thing you'd expect to see at some artistic design firm.
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Reply #2 Monday, April 23, 2007 7:25 PM
Reply #4 Monday, April 23, 2007 7:43 PM
Cool mod indeed, Zoomba!
This one's still my alltime fav: http://www.mofocases.com/cases.php?case_id=8
Reply #5 Monday, April 23, 2007 7:53 PM
Reply #6 Monday, April 23, 2007 8:00 PM
Cool mod indeed, Zoomba!
This one's still my alltime fav: http://www.mofocases.com/cases.php?case_id=8
that is truly AWESOME!!
Reply #7 Monday, April 23, 2007 8:02 PM
Reply #8 Monday, April 23, 2007 9:28 PM
Reply #9 Monday, April 23, 2007 9:34 PM
Well I do believe that was the intention.... kinda why it's named 'V8' 
Reply #11 Monday, April 23, 2007 9:47 PM
Reply #12 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 3:58 AM
I made a computer case design for my final major project. loads of fun. http://workshop.thomthom.net/minimediacentre/
Reply #13 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 4:56 AM
looks absolutely fantastic.....enjoyed going through the whole process.....very clever....
Reply #14 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 5:47 AM
really nice case , i love the japanese signs 
Reply #15 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 8:28 AM
Reply #16 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 8:47 AM
The bottom left and right pics show the bedrooms!! WWW LinkReply #17 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 8:48 AM
Reply #18 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 9:00 AM
That case would be several 'grand'....stripped of all comp components.
Workmanship has its price....
Reply #19 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 5:31 PM
Snowman and whatwhere - the V8 mod you both linked to is also simply excellent.
Now, if only there was a way to do a really cool mod of a laptop
Reply #20 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 6:10 PM
Like this? http://www.exonome.com/fj/phkl/index.html
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Reply #1 Monday, April 23, 2007 7:21 PM
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