Stuff an Entire Macbook Air inside a Keyboard

This intrepid modder has embarked on a project of Ben Heck proportions: converting a Macbook Air with a broken screen into a computer embedded within a keyboard. The modder’s detailed work log includes descriptions of how he overcame problems with wireless interference, getting components to fit, heat build...
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Case Mod with Automatic Air Vents for Cooling

Instead of using traditional cooling methods, this modder uses a top panel which opens and closes based upon the computer’s temperature.  Sounds just like the accessory you might need for a powerful gaming PC.Most of the top panel is taken over by the vents which operate thanks to an Arduino board and...
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Epic Halo Case Mod: The Master Chief Xbox 360

We’ve seen a Wii Mario mod so it was only a matter of time before we saw Master Chief blowing holes through an Xbox 360.  The textures and level of detail on this Halo case mod are absolutely stunning.On one side, we have Master Chief shooting an assault rifle and the other side features molten circuitry...
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How to: 16TB Hard Drive Project

From the maker of the Xbox to Mac transformation project comes another superb build.  This time, he’s shoved over 16TB of hard drive space within roughly the footprint of a standard shoebox.  As usual, he also provided extremely detailed build videos documenting the entire process (watch it below).The...
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Pacman Arcade Game Built from LEGOs

Except the inner electronics, this retro Pac Man gaming arcade is made entirely of LEGOs.  It’s 34 inches tall and enables you can play a variety of 80′s arcade game including Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Space Invaders.The electronics behind the colorful facade is based on a Jamma 48-in-1 PCB board. Also...
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Fantastic Water Cooled Wii Build

The Wii doesn’t need to be water cooled, but this fantastic water cooling case mod is just for the looks.  So if you’ve got a CNC and some spare time, you can follow the detailed build log to make your own with a few water pumps and water cooling equipment.The Wii logo at the bottom is custom machined...
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Solder Fume Extractor With Heat Recovery

When snow covers the landscape outside, you do your best to preserve the heat inside. [Tom] came up with a smart design for a solder fume extractor that includes a heat recovery ventilator. He created a housing which contains input and output sections. A fan is used to bring in outside air, passing it through...
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Superb Battlefield 3 Case Mod with Fridge & Minigun

The war between Call of Duty and Battlefield 3 rages on in a case modding competition.  This, of course, is the Battlefield case mod (the Call of Duty mod has not been released yet) which comes with a built in fridge and rotating minigun.  In addition, it has missile launch toggle switches and...
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Sony PS3 & Xbox 360 Combo Mod

The point of this pod isn’t really to save space, but for the challenge of gutting a console and rebuilding it (something Ben Heck has been doing for years).Essentially, he just removed all of the hardware from their original cases and move them inside of a typical PC case.  You’d think cooling might...
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Build a Computer into your Desk

We have seen previous case mods where the gadget can be seamlessly concealed without sacrificing ergonomics. The idea behind this computer case mod was similar: build a computer inside a desk to hide all peripheral devices and cables.  The desk drawer is used as the computer case and the creator carefully...
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Convert an Old Xbox 360 into a Fish Tank

Here’s an idea for your fried RROD Xbox: Make a fish tank out of it!  We’ve seen similar case mods, but this one is unique because of its size constrains and use of real coral.  Yep, you read that right.  In addition to coral, he managed to stuff crabs, shrimp, snails, and fish.The window for...
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Superb Battlefield 3 Case Mod with Fridge & Minigun

The war between Call of Duty and Battlefield 3 rages on in a case modding competition.  This, of course, is the Battlefield case mod (the Call of Duty mod has not been released yet) which comes with a built in fridge and rotating minigun.  In addition, it has missile launch toggle switches and...
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Open Air, Vertical Case Mod Built by Hand (No CNC)

Let’s face it, even some of the best case mods we feature are built in a typical shape: a rectangular prism. This mod, on the other hand, literally thinks outside the box by mounting the computer’s components in an vertical, open air configuration.“The bottom of the case houses the PSU, water cooling pump...
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How to: Build a PC into your Coffee Table

We’ve seen some neat computers built into desks before, but this build brings the PC straight into the living room (complete with water cooling). The entire coffee table was built from scratch using 2″x6″ planks, so you’ll need to harness your inner carpenter to pull this off.  Although the...
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Literally “Go Green” with this Eco-Inspired Case Mod

This PC modder wanted to do something entirely unique…Something to contrast typical LED case mods.  The result is a PC which utilizes its excess heat to encourage the germination and growth of plants which live directly on top of the PC.  Plus, the computer itself is built using recycled parts which...
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Star Wars Xbox 360 Case Mod

Although you can purchase an off the shelf Star Wars themed Xbox 360 from Amazon, this case modder wanted the challenge of creating his own.  First, he replaced the side panel with a clear plastic window. Then, he added a spectacular Jango Fett helmet on top.  Behind the helmet is a modified CD...
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