Perhaps the BEST Case Mod ever.. [Archive]

Wiseass

08-10-01, 09:46 AM

Dunno if you guys have seen this before, I just came across it. If it's old I apologise for the repeat :p

Case Mod (http://members.iinet.net.au/~winndyne/images/gtrpc)

edit: Fixed the link :p

Crazy Jayhawk

08-10-01, 02:16 PM

http://members.iinet.net.au/~winndyne/images/gtrpc/

That's awesome! :eek:

UnseenMenace

08-10-01, 02:28 PM

I must admit that is impressive a lot of work in that

Kingslayer

08-10-01, 02:39 PM

WOW!

mudguts

08-10-01, 05:26 PM

I got an old K62 and a baby At board....hmm...I wonder what I can cram this into....

touser

08-10-01, 06:26 PM

that thing is awsome!, i am forever in your shadow hehe.

Boomerang

08-11-01, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by mudguts
I got an old K62 and a baby At board....hmm...I wonder what I can cram this into....

PC104? :D
Need I say more?

Overload

08-11-01, 04:41 AM

they just showed this case on techtv's the screen savers.
i think this is the best case i have ever seen

CrystalMethod

08-11-01, 08:24 PM

That's officially got my vote as the coolest case mod to date. i'm kinda into cars, so I'm a wee bit biased.

Crazy Jayhawk

08-11-01, 09:11 PM

I still can't figure out how he managed to get the sound card to lay sideways.

ManOfKnight

08-12-01, 01:37 AM

i would have HATED to pay for all the things he had to do to that. it is an AWESOME mod, but not doable now with ATX boards (unless you get bigger models)...

that guy should get a medal for that achievement

Wega!

08-12-01, 07:41 AM

WOW, that's the coolest thing I've ever seen! It must have taken forever to make!

BlueSmurf

08-13-01, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by NyTe
i would have HATED to pay for all the things he had to do to that. it is an AWESOME mod, but not doable now with ATX boards (unless you get bigger models)...

that guy should get a medal for that achievement

Hi Guys..

I have the somewhat dubious honour of being the crazyman who built the GTRPC. Contrary to what you suggest, this is an ATX board: Abit KT7A-RAID, all crammed into a 1/8th scale car.

There are additional details as to what's in it on the original post here:

Original HardForum post (http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=187889)

The soundcard is mounted with a PCI riser card, to keep it out of the way of the bonnet. And you're right, it was a bloody expensive thing to put together.

For the supercurious among you, I'm putting up a website with the details of how it was built. Stay tuned.

BlueSmurf.

maha_x

08-13-01, 06:30 AM

One of the most impressive details (I think) was that (those?) revired KB connector. I think there were several revires...

Ridenow

08-13-01, 11:49 AM

Nice. We get to see a cool computer and get a new member who appears to know a few things.

I am interested in where you got a single card riser.

Rob Cork

08-13-01, 03:48 PM

That is one fine casemod BlueSmurf - with case modding so commonplace it's unusual to see some real originality nowadays, but that's original if ever I saw it :D

BlueSmurf

08-13-01, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Ridenow
Nice. We get to see a cool computer and get a new member who appears to know a few things.

I am interested in where you got a single card riser.

I bought my riser card here:

Adex Electronics (http://www.adexelec.com/)

Great customer service I must say. There are literally dozens of combinations of lengths, orientations, voltages etc. So make sure you know exactly what you're doing with the riser.

Thanks for all the comments on the case guys. It's nice to have ones handiwork admired. I've been a reader of Overclockers for a very long time now, quoted on the frontpage (anonymous info) before. So I was proud when news of my case showed up in the forums. :)

BlueSmurf.

[Oc]acaridans

08-13-01, 09:10 PM

Thats got my vote for the best mod ive seen yet.

cyberey66

08-13-01, 09:32 PM

I can't see how that can be beat! It's totally original. Who would think of a car computer case. I wish I had an idea like that. All I can say is, "WOW!"

Mord-Sith

08-13-01, 09:57 PM

I know its been said but wow thats nice... Next project full tower aka 1/10 scale lol :)

Cant wait to see how you built it.

Wiseass

08-14-01, 12:28 AM

I shall forever grovel in your master craftsmanship Blue..

/grovel

BlueSmurf

08-14-01, 07:45 PM

Guys,

For those of you who'd like to know more about how the GTRPC was built, pop in and take a look at:

GTRPC Website (http://members.iinet.net.au/~winndyne/)

Feedback appreciated.

Cheers,

BlueSmurf.

Crazy Jayhawk

08-14-01, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by BlueSmurf
Guys,

For those of you who'd like to know more about how the GTRPC was built, pop in and take a look at:

GTRPC Website (http://members.iinet.net.au/~winndyne/)

Feedback appreciated.

Cheers,

BlueSmurf. Thanks. :)

Now I have some reading material. :p

zoopa_man

08-15-01, 10:11 AM

That is by far the dam coolest thing I have ever seen. That's all I can say...i'm at a loss for words. that is so cool.

BiLLyXkiNG

08-17-01, 12:51 AM

damn

FerrariF50

08-17-01, 03:29 AM

lol cool case/Car mod :) what type mobo is that?

Originally posted by BlueSmurf

Hi Guys..

I have the somewhat dubious honour of being the crazyman who built the GTRPC. Contrary to what you suggest, this is an ATX board: Abit KT7A-RAID, all crammed into a 1/8th scale car.

There are additional details as to what's in it on the original post here:

Original HardForum post (http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=187889)

The soundcard is mounted with a PCI riser card, to keep it out of the way of the bonnet. And you're right, it was a bloody expensive thing to put together.

For the supercurious among you, I'm putting up a website with the details of how it was built. Stay tuned.

BlueSmurf.

parkan

08-17-01, 09:59 PM

This is just amazing. My silicone graphics idea seems so lame now ;)

The Overclocker

08-21-01, 10:00 AM

nice, we have all got to try and fit our pcs in to soft toys now

Wiseass

08-21-01, 08:11 PM

hmmm my parents have an old Microwave I could try..
I'll scrounge around and see what else I've got lol

BlueSmurf

08-22-01, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Wiseass
hmmm my parents have an old Microwave I could try..
I'll scrounge around and see what else I've got lol

Been done I'm afraid. At one of the last CPL events I think.

A novel idea, but at the end of the day, still a square box with a PC in it.

BlueSmurf.

Wiseass

08-23-01, 05:26 PM

hmmm I've got an old VCR and TV I could use lol.

Maybe put the components inside the TV shell, remove the tube and replace the glass with lexan/plexi. heh could be fun :p

Akareyon

08-24-01, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by Wiseass
hmmm I've got an old VCR and TV I could use lol.

Maybe put the components inside the TV shell, remove the tube and replace the glass with lexan/plexi. heh could be fun :p

Bin done already, too, CeBit Hannover 1998, I think... a bunch of hungarian data rescuers...

But I wonder what I can do with that old aquarium - my sister and the guppies surely wouldn't notice my Chaintech 7AJA-2 between the sunken miniature galleon, pebbles and seaweed, would they? :D
(no need for fishy screensavers anymore, hehe - and just think about the water cooling FX...)

Honestly, I think that Smurf and his Nissan have deserved a whole page, if not even a small chapter in case modder's history.

Phew.

Wiseass

08-24-01, 06:54 PM

I agree, that is some serious modding.

Once again good job Smurf!

this buds for you!
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08-25-01, 01:13 PM

Man that thing is the best I have ever seen! nice work! I just did a case mod and now it looks so regular compared to your masterpiece.

gonna check out your website.

speedy4500

08-25-01, 10:49 PM

How about a real Book PC?

You see all those book computers that are just super tiny, but what about hollowing out a big ol' dictionary and putting a computer in there? I know I have a big dictionary that could fit MicroATX or FlexATX boards, and it would take some cramming, but I bet it could be done. Then you could set the dictionary on your bookshelf, hook up your monitor to the book, and go to work. That might be pretty cool....BlueSmurf, go to work man!

train22

08-25-01, 11:04 PM

no air in there

William

08-25-01, 11:28 PM

thats incredible.

parkan

08-26-01, 10:11 AM

I know a company that produces probably the tiniest book computers I have ever seen. Maybe it can be taken apart and inserted into an actual book? Some pages can be cut out for increased airfolw.