A straightforward unpretentious desktop PC persuades none anymore. Techno enthusiasts are tending to go that extra mile in search of cool new ways to deliver their computer units. PC case modders, who modify the drab computer boxes into a weird experience, are tempting computer-geeks to revitalize their regular desktop and make it a bizarre experience that will remain etched in your mind for days to come. Here we present before you 10 such PC units that not only are extra-ordinary but slightly bordering on the line of insanity. These modified cases have been cast with remarkable effort stirred in by geeky addicts to bring about some unusual case modding designs.
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1. Harley Davidson PC case mod
Designed by modders under the MNPC Tech banner, the Harley Davidson PC mod molds the American bike passion into a stand-apart visual manifestation. The Harley-Davidson logo designed PC case sustains a loyal brand community and speaks fro itself as a special tribute for Harley-Davidson‘s tradition of heavy customization that augmented their chopper styled motorbikes. Unlike regular bike modded cases, this piece makes it entry due to its eccentric styling and colors and vibrant presence.
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2. Futurama-Leela Case Mod
As depicted above, the one eyed girl named Leela was created by Vang1 modder. This bizarre life sized model is inspired from Futurama-Leela and the case mod is built to house a Mini-ITX motherboard. The arm of the model holds an LCD display with a removable thumb drive, and the eyeball significantly holds the webcam. Visitors in the lookout for a desktop on our desk is sure to be shell shocked by Leela and would not realize for days that this odd uncanny piece actually holds your computer and not the extra terrestrial being they thought it to be.
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3. Batman mobile case mod
Fans of Batman will really envy this Batman mobile PC case mod modeled on a 1/24th scale die cast. Designed by Techrepublic, the batman mobile as visualized above is made by modifying a radio controlled Bat mobile car. Its insides where churned out to replace with an AMD Sempron 2800 with 400 ram and amongst others a CD/DVD with video and Sempron processor. It is also enabled with PS2 connection, sound connections, a LAN extension and an USB port. As the Bat mobile body does not support most video cards, the computer connected to this case mod serves well only when used for net-surfing. For special effects the case has been designed with 7 LED lights for appropriate modified enlightened functionality.
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4. Pyramid PC Case Mod
Inspired by the Great Pyramid, this modified case takes you back in time to the medieval historic situation. Designed by modder polo360x, the idiosyncratic Pyramid shelters an Intel quad core Q6600 with B3 stepping water-cooled CPU. Modeled from a Luxor Pyramid Case, it features a G-Skills 4GB PC2-8000 OC RAM at 1066 MHz, with a 500 GB Cavier WD 300 SATA hard disc drive and a 500 Watts Rosewill PSU. To add a mystic quality, this 25 inch tall structure with a 19 x 19-inch base, is designed with funky and eccentric built-in lights.
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5. Pink Floyd's ‘The Wall’ PC Mod
Music lovers have also not stayed far behind in the mad rush for modding. Inspired by the British progressive rock band, Pink Floyd’s all time cult song - The Wall, MNPC Tech has designed this curious case that will make any rock fanatic a proud owner if not anything else. To touch with a ‘almost there’ connotation the case comes adorned with the famous hammer of the original "the Wall" concept. The Grammy award winning song had used the hammer to signify a breaking away from the regular life style mode into something more adventurous and exciting. To portray this thought, the modder has used an actual hammer soldered to the top as a case handle and painted parts of the lyrics of this song all around the case for added effect. This unique colorful oddball is a sure shot eye catcher no matter in which part of the room it is housed.
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6. Hand Carved Wooden PC Case Mod
In search of some more artistic yet eccentric art, Ukraine based modder Valerie Beetle has shaped this astounding hand carved wooden case mod for his PC. With visual aesthetics at its best, the case depicts Steampunk art with handcrafted uniqueness and painstaking detailing. The Led induced red backlight emphasizes an incomparable feel not only to the surroundings but also influences its user with a medieval headiness.
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7. The Trash Can PC Case Mod
This amusing PC case mod from modder ‘aceedee’ gets to house all PC components inside a standard stainless steel trash can. Reminding you of an eccentric recycle bin, the trash can features an Intel Pentium D Processor with 1gb RAM, P5S-MXSE Motherboard, Gecube ATI X1650 PCIE 512mb Hyper memory 1G video card, Trendsonic 550w Power supply and 7200rpm 250gig Hard disk drive.
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8. The Hulk PC case mod
For Hulk fans around the globe, this 13 inch monster case mod is one of the most attractive creations in the world of modding. Lugging around your PC with uninhibited fervor, the Hulk PC mod is modeled from a Raging Hulk toy model. It houses a micro-ATX motherboard, and an Intel Q6600 at 3GHz on CM V8. The visually stirring piece with hanging wires and open components required almost 14 months by its modder for completion.
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9. Russian Wall-E Case mod
The project accomplished by a Russian guy in 18 days is inspired by a famous Disney apocalypse movie named Wall E. Detailed with fine craftsmanship and solid metal structure, the Wall E computer case is a geeky yet delightful structure. Documented under the casemod.ru, the case modder has machined it from scratch, including for its wheels, cogs, treads and also its brilliantly similar head. With an outstanding paint job to highlight the entire effect to perfection, it truly is a path breaking designer piece.
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10. Angry Drunk Computer Case mod
DIVpc is a drunk and angry computer casemod designed by case modder [H]olyGeekboy. With a bottle in one hand and other pointing to hell, this case reminds one of a slightly deranged technological slip up. Displayed at the PAX East 2011 BYOC event, the drunk PC case was inspired by the snarky computer from the Penny Arcade comic. Initially started as a desktop ATX case, PVC pipes for arms and gas pipes for legs got it its distinct character. For further distinctiveness its face was made from clay and its expressive eyes were formed of wire mesh and Bondo with ping-pong balls. DIVpc supports a Core i5 750 CPU with 8GB of DDR3 RAM and a pair of 750GB hard disc drive. And let’s not forget the real alcohol in the Wild Turkey bottle held in its hand.
