For some it's just a way to make that ugly beige box on your desk add something to the aesthetics of your work space. For others, it's a labor of love modifying their computer cases to create an amazing work of art. And then there are those who need to carve a bit more utility out of their computer cases. For everyone else, there are pictures…of the creations these folks have devised.
So sit back, grab some popcorn, don't forget to get a cold drink from the fridge, and take a look at 13 amazing computer case mods.
- Dodge Charger PC Case (Pre Fabbed)
A marriage between car and computer never looked so good. The company behind this case mod has built a fully functional computer and put it inside a car model. The headlights and taillights blink and the hood ornament serves as the power button. Featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processors, these sharp looking computers actually boot up to the sound of a HEMI engine. For those that like to change the look of their PC often, the outer shells of these bad boys are interchangeable. Want a Dodge Magnum body instead? It's easy to change because the components are all mounted on one standard frame. - The Giant Tetris Case
This case comes to you from the creative minds of a Spanish gaming group. There are several computers that actually make up the display as seen in the picture above. The colorful Tetris blocks are actually acrylic panels built to attach to each other to form the pile of blocks. - Computer Desk and Case in One
This case mod brings a whole new meaning to the words "Computer Desk." The senior technology editor over at Popular Mechanics set out to create the ultimate computer desk. The result is a beast of a machine with all the latest and greatest components they could find. The transparent desktop allows you to see the innards of the computer, and the blue lighting really adds to the displayability of the desk. Just make sure you have a cloth handy to wipe down the finger prints.
- Matrix Regenerator PC Case
If you thought the last Matrix based case was cool, then your jaw may just hit the floor. Simply put, this case is absolutely incredible. The designer who thought this up has a great eye for detail and thought of everything from the pinkish looking coolant that runs through the "regenerator capsule" to the tubes and rusty "metal" that you see. This case is truly a work of art! - The “It's not you, it's me. I just need more space." 2-In-1 Dual Case Mod
The modder responsible for this monster of a case decided that everything he planned to put together needed to actually go inside the case. To that end, he actually took a pair of Aerocool ZeroDegree cases and bolted them together. Being a work in progress, what you can now see is fairly impressive to begin with. Looking at the list of specs on this bad boy is impressive in and of itself. I have my doubts that you could fit half of the hardware in even a single case of any sort. The final product here looks fantastic. - “Freeman’s Box”
Starting with an NZXT Tempest case, the modder set out to create a tribute to Gordon Freeman, the main character of the Half Life series of PC games. The case looks to be a fairly solid salute; all of the LED lights on this case are orange, and the trim inside and out are matched with a nice Half Life-esque orange paint job. Inside the cable management is well done and overall it is a very nice example of an Over the Top case mod. - “Yellow Bulldozer”
This next case mod is great looking and the cool factor on it is just amazing. While the modder is apparently a person of few words, it looks like the computer is actually mobile. The front bucket goes up and down and the wheels can move around your desk. Bright and colorful, this computer is an amazing mod. - “Biohazard Custom Mod”
The baseline case used for this computer mod is a Lian-Li PC-V1200 case. The artwork on the case was created with a technology called CompuCoat, a method of permanently fusing digital images with metal surfaces. The look is fantastic but will set you back almost $300. On this particular machine, in the pictures it looks like the case is oozing radioactive waste. The rusty look and custom fan location on the top really adds to the ambiance. - Steampunk “Damnation”
A steampunk offering by Jake Hildebrandt, this case is a tip of the hat for the up and coming game entitled, "Damnation." Featuring wood paneling, old style gages that actually work and a look that defies the technology that lies within…the "Damnation" case is a sight to behold. The components actually built into this case are current top of the line. This is a beautiful work of art with a powerful heart. - Wall-E Case
In Mother Russia, Wall-E serves you…well, he serves your files. The modder has taken the single word hero from Disney's hit movie and created a delightfully accurate version of Wall-E. Everything on this case has basically been machined from scratch, including the wheels, cogs, treads, and Wall-E's "head". A brilliant paint job that simulated rusty wear on the various parts and working arms makes this case truly one of a kind. - Hand-Carved Wood Case Mod
In 2005, a Russian modder created this simply gorgeous work of art. Each panel is hand carved wood backlit with eerie red lights. The case looks as if it could fit in any living room next to your entertainment center, on a table top or really just about anywhere - C3M Military Transport Style Case
This is a case mod that looks like it should be the next latest and greatest military machine. The detail for the mod is incredible from the mesh on the top of the case down to the military style stenciled lettering on the sides. The base of the machine is a Shuttle XPC. Whatever the case is supposed to be, either military vehicle or maybe an ammunition container, the artistry on this particular case mod is brilliant. - R2D2 Case
Everyone's favorite Star Wars droid R2D2 has been recruited to be a computer case. The case modder has integrated just about everything you could possibly need into the body, which just happens to have been a trash can in it's previous life. LED lights, an integrated web cam, a spinning radar dish on top and integrated speakers are just some of the brilliant details that made it into the design. Brilliantly devised on / off switches are seamlessly integrated into the little bleeping droid's body. For the enterprising case modder in you, you too can create a case just like this for around $150. May the force be with you!
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