PC Modding

Joseph Carter9 said:Take a close look at that spider in the last photo 😂 you could practically catch a dragon with that thing...

By the way, why is everyone obsessed with blue neon lights lately?!?

They're a bit behind the curve on that trend. 😉

Does anyone happen to know which case this is?

http://media.photobucket.com/image/t...e/SANY0007.jpg

Edward Peterson70 said:Does anyone happen to know what case this is?

http://media.photobucket.com/image/t...e/SANY0007.jpg

That looks like a Cooler Master Cosmos. ☕

Come on, hit me with some feedback or something!!!!!!!!!!!!http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=bf55vs&s=4

Bryan Wood49 said:Seriously, props to you if you actually have the energy to mess around with case aesthetics...
It’s just stupid to me... not "stupid" per se, I just don't care. What matters is what's inside. To me, how the case looks is an irrelevant link in the chain. Who knows...
But hey, interesting topic regardless. I'll snap some photos of my rig and post them...😁

Fair point... I don't see anything smart about it.

I actually turned off the power LEDs on my Cooler Master 690 because they were distracting me while playing CoD.

But this guy's build? Terrible. I have no idea how anyone can play anything seriously when that lighting is blinding you.

Total light show. It's like we're at a disco.

Sure, you could make some lights blink for a Christmas vibe, whatever.

Just putting this first post in the thread

That transparent look actually looks like something.

wiredotter14 said:you could always just rig up some LEDs to flash around or something, you know, to get that festive holiday vibe going

Well... they're already blinking. 😛

Anyway, it doesn't bother my eyes, at least not mine... though I don't really use my PC much anymore.

feralsurfer24 said:Anyone got anything to say about this? Give me some feedback or something.I can't see any content in that link. It looks like a dead URL or a broken image host. If you were trying to show off a build or ask for advice on some hardware, you'll need to upload the photo somewhere else or try a different link. I'm standing by if you actually want to discuss something.

Is that power supply just playing Grand Theft Auto?
Sticker? Or maybe just some residue left behind... I can't tell from this angle.

wiredotter14 said:You've got a point there... I don't see anything smart about that.

I actually went as far as disabling the power LEDs on my Cooler Master case. They were driving me crazy while I was playing Call of Duty.

And this guy... man, what a disaster. I honestly don't know how he can play anything seriously when that lighting is practically blinding you.

It’s basically a full-on light show, like we’re straight up in a nightclub.

You could always just rig up some flashing lights or something to get that whole holiday vibe going.

The only real downside to those neon lights is that they just don't last very long.
Mine were running fine for a few months—can't tell you exactly how long, though.

How do I set them up to blink? I’m assuming not every single one is capable of doing that.
I used to have some red neon lights, but for the most part, they just sat there glowing.

I was actually talking about that absolute beast that started this whole thread.

I have no clue how to get them to blink. I guess you’d have to buy some kind of controller or a custom module.

Or just grab a cheap Christmas light string and solder some LEDs onto it.

Honestly, it might be easier to just head down to a Target, grab 200 fairy lights, and wrap them around everything... the CPU, the GPU... weave them through the HDD bays.

I don't know what to tell you guys. I’ve seen this exact same argument play out on dozens of different forums over the last decade, and it always ends the same way: people get worked up over nothing while ignoring the actual mechanics of the hobby. It’s the same pattern every single time. You see someone post a build, and suddenly half the thread is just people nitpicking minor details that don't even affect performance. I remember back when I first started getting into PC Modding, I spent three weeks obsessing over cable management in a mid-tower case, thinking I was some kind of genius because my wires were straight. Then I looked back at it a month later and realized I had basically choked my airflow just to satisfy an aesthetic preference that nobody actually cares about. It was a waste of time. It seems like we’re heading down that same path here. People are more interested in arguing about whether a specific component looks "right" than actually discussing how it functions within the system. It's exhausting to watch. We should be focusing on the technical side of things instead of turning every discussion into a subjective debate about style. If you want to argue about aesthetics, go to a design forum. If you're here, let's stick to the hardware. kaže:
I was actually thinking about that absolute phenomenon that kicked this whole thread off.

I'm not really sure how to get them to blink. I think I might need to pick up some kind of controller or a dedicated circuit module to make it happen.

Either grab an old programmable controller and solder some neon lights onto it, or just DIY the whole thing.

Honestly, it’d probably be way easier to just head down to a place like Michael's or Hobby Lobby, grab a pack of 200 LED string lights, and just wrap them around everything... the CPU, the GPU... maybe even snake them through the HDD bays.

Haha. 🤣
Honestly, instead of just sticking with standard neon strips, it might actually be a smart move to grab some Christmas lights and really "decorate" the rig. 😁

I saw those three-color neon tubes too—you know, the red, blue, and green ones... I can't quite remember what they went for, though. Those things could probably be set to blink, and the colors were laid out just like the stripes on the American flag.
Then you've also got those LED fan setups. It’s actually a pretty cool effect when you get them spinning; the way the light hits while they're running just looks great.

Hey there, fellow enthusiasts. Did this thread go dormant on me?

I'm trying to avoid starting a whole new topic here, but I just had to ask: does anyone remember what that specific "mesh" is called? You know, the stuff you wrap around cables to bundle them together so they aren't just a chaotic mess scattered all over the case?

Snake skin?

I honestly don't even know... ..where on earth am I supposed to find this stuff and what kind of ridiculous price tag is attached to it?

Hey everyone. I’ve mapped out an entire custom case design—every single dimension is drafted and ready. I’m building this thing from scratch (0) lol. Originally, I thought about using plywood, but that idea went down the drain once I realized how cheap and ugly it would look. Now I'm leaning toward acrylic. The whole build would be transparent, except for a few sections where I’d tint the plastic to hide the cable mess. Does anyone know where I can pick up some quality acrylic near Columbus or maybe around Cincinnati? If not, I might have to swing through Indianapolis or even head up to Chicago since those are my usual routes. Also, any idea what the damage will be on cost? Thanks.

I ended up being pretty lazy this past summer, though I had originally intended to build the thing out of wood.
If you have access to the right woodworking tools, I’d suggest going with timber. You can round off the edges, sand everything down smooth, apply whatever stain you're feeling, and then hit it with a clear coat...
From there, you could fashion some kind of tracks for glass—maybe acrylic—so certain sections can actually open, similar to how those side windows work on a city bus.

If I’d had a bit more free time over the summer, I definitely would have gone down that route...

Skip the acrylic, though. That look is totally played out; everyone is making them out of 👎

Honestly, I could probably just build this out of wood... now I'm stuck wondering which type of lumber to use and how thick the panels should be. This is my first attempt at a custom build, so please don't judge me for asking the basics. 🙂

So, seriously? After all these posts about PC Modding, nobody can actually give me a straight answer? If we’ve been debating this for ages, why am I still waiting half a day for a simple response to one question.

MDF or medium-density fiberboard... 10mm thickness...

I mean, wouldn't that just look terrible? I built a subwoofer box out of that same material once and had to paint the hell out of it just to hide how cheap it looked. Now imagine a full PC modding build where the whole point is to actually grab people's attention.

Of course you have to paint it. That’s exactly why I suggested it in the first place—it’s the most practical way to go.
I mean, surely nobody is actually planning on using cheap, pre-laminated particle board here... what would that even say about us?...