The last time when Stephen LeatherFace Popa came into the scheme of things, he did it with his exclusive Sniper inspired PC casemod. But this time around, he seems to have gone 'non-violent' as he introduces his serenely pellucid conception of the ZenComputer PC casemod.

The custom-built wooden box incorporates a Thermaltake 750watt Power supply, MSI P35 Platinum LGA 775 Motherboard and Intel Core2Duo processor, Nvidia 9800 GT and a Western Digital Barracuda hard-drive. The rig also features a Thermaltake water 850I cooling kit, which initiates a 'closed loop' pump system that manages to efficiently cool every component of the CPU including the processor, motherboard and even the RAM.
And to accomplish that extra essence of the phlegmatic 'Zen-ness', Popa has thought of integrating a Japanese style mini rock-garden with a live Bonsai plant. The artwork consists of Japanese writing (that poetically translates to 'Love Peace and Gaming' in English) and a Ying-yang symbol, meticulously crafted and wood-burned by the creator himself, albeit with the help of his sister. Even the naturalistic CD-ROM is button-less, as you just have to push the wooden corner for it to eject.
The conception was envisaged as a mid ranged gaming rig, as is quite evident from the specs. But while you are having trouble with your gaming alter-ego, there is always the more philosophically tranquil option of getting yourself acquainted to your inner 'ying-yang', with this fascinating casemod.
[Thanks: Stephen Popa]