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Title: Nice Case Mod
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 15 December 2009, 13:58:05

Check it (http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/case-mod/2009/12/14/cygnus-x1-by-attila-lukacs-oldnewby/14) (this is the last page of the article).  I like it, personally.  This is one of the better wooden PC cases I have seen.  It's certainly not the typical, boxy designs we have seen from other companies posted here.  Now, let's see if he'll do a keyboard mod.

Title: Nice Case Mod
Post by: timw4mail on Tue, 15 December 2009, 14:00:57

Wow... that's impressive.

Title: Nice Case Mod
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 15 December 2009, 14:04:07

Yeah, impressive, indeed.  I don't think I would be putting in that kind of work on a case mod even if I had the skills (which I most certainly don't).  About 5 years ago, or so, I would have bought one if it were for sale.

Title: Nice Case Mod
Post by: keyb_gr on Tue, 15 December 2009, 16:34:00

Absolutely outstanding work. Reminds me of the art deco radio consoles popular in the 1930s.

Title: Nice Case
Post by: nanu on Tue, 15 December 2009, 18:02:16

You know, this had me thinking about how sustainable our lifestyles are...

[strike]Wow... that's impressive.

It's certainly not the typical, affordable designs we have seen.

I don't think I would be putting in that kind of work on a case mod even if I had the materials and power tools (which I most certainly don't).

This must be why[/strike] I have yet to make a lavish case or case mod, given that I buy my systems obsolete and work them to the death, the duration of which has so far been typically less than a decade.

Title: Nice Case Mod
Post by: ironcoder on Wed, 16 December 2009, 07:33:21

Quote from: itlnstln;142648

Check it (http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/case-mod/2009/12/14/cygnus-x1-by-attila-lukacs-oldnewby/14) (this is the last page of the article).  I like it, personally.  This is one of the better wooden PC cases I have seen.  It's certainly not the typical, boxy designs we have seen from other companies posted here.  Now, let's see if he'll do a keyboard mod.

I don't know if you guys saw the article on bit-tech, it's 51 pages long. The metalwork is every bit as impressive as the woodwork, it's almost a crime he covered it up.

Apparently he fabbed the complete case from sheet before doing his magic carpentry.

Thanks itlnstln, great link.

Title: Nice Case Mod
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 16 December 2009, 07:52:35

Quote from: nanu;142745

You know, this had me thinking about how sustainable our lifestyles are...
 
[strike]Wow... that's impressive.
 
It's certainly not the typical, affordable designs we have seen.
 
I don't think I would be putting in that kind of work on a case mod even if I had the materials and power tools (which I most certainly don't).
 
This must be why[/strike] I have yet to make a lavish case or case mod, given that I buy my systems obsolete and work them to the death, the duration of which has so far been typically less than a decade.

Understandable, but I have used cases for several "guts-changes." Other than looks and ZOMG 120mm FANZ WIT LEDZZZZ!!!, there really hasn't been much innovation in case design, IMO. I have always just bought one or two cases and stuck with them. Until form factors change drastically again, I would stick with something like this for quite awhile.

Title: Nice Case Mod
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 16 December 2009, 10:53:40

If the classic, wood design isn't your thing, there is this (http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/bmw-designed-thermaltake-level-10-scores-breathless-review/).  It kinda makes me want to build a new PC.