This Concrete PC Case is a Work of Art
Industrial but elegant.
That blinged-out IdeaPad we saw earlier is flashy, but flashy isn't everyone's cup of tea. For those who enjoy a more industrial look (and only plan on moving their computer with the help of Žydrūnas Savickas), we've got the Concretronic from modder and Best Case Scenario forums user D.Heiße.
D.Heiße's creation is definitely special, but when you read how he did it, it becomes even more impressive. D.Heiße made the case using a single layer of concrete, which he accomplished by fashioning a complex frame out of steel sheeting and welding rods. The mod is D.Heiße's entry for a mod contest that asks that finished entries have PSU visible to the user. For this reason, the plexi-glass windows you see in the photos were also included in his custom-made framing.
Making the frame alone took D.Heiße two months. Unfortunately, he doesn't divulge how long it took to get the finished result, which is absolutely amazing looking by the way. Certain details, like the concrete buttons on the front and the SSD and HDD covers on the back, give an indication as to how long this project must have taken. Consider us blown away.
Source: Best Case Scenario via Gizmodo
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Gorgeous. I'd love to have one, though I'm worried my parts may get scratched up.
wow that's incredible... and probably heavy
This great to carry to lan parties;p
I'm kind of curious on how much that thing weighs. But, I bet you don't have to worry anything damaging it though.
lol my GF wouldnt be able to throw it out of the window. INSTANT WIN!!!
I'm kind of curious on how much that thing weighs. But, I bet you don't have to worry anything damaging it though.
Concrete is brittle. It has excellent compression strength but is not so good with other stresses. Regardless, this case is still impressive.
Are the power buttons concrete as well? (first picture)
I probably won't be taking this to my next LAN party...
not bad...how heavy
I'm kind of curious on how much that thing weighs. But, I bet you don't have to worry anything damaging it though.
+1
This great to carry to lan parties;p
but if you did you'd be buff in no time
You wouldn't have to worry about any thieves stealing it. Although they might try to sue for getting a hernia when they tried......
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artist%27s_shit
If that is art then so is this. o.O yuk!
http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/Vie [...] exttype=10
Nice job. A raw steal/aluminium metal finish for the panels instead of white would have been more in line with the industrial look and a little simple graffiti on the concrete would finish it.
This great to carry to lan parties;p
I guarantee that it won't get stolen.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artist%27s_shitIf that is art then so is this. o.O yuk! http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/Vie [...] exttype=10
I really, really wish I didn't follow those links...
Flintstones PC! I like the design.
if the flinsontes had a computer, this is what it looked like...
..this is the greatest thing i have ever seen...
I want a concrete laptop.
I bet he gets solid performance too...
It looks like a bird cage to me - but it is indeed a piece of art.
Well we know he's going to be the buffest guy at lan parties.
Talk about Rock Solid performance.
That's one of the cooler looking cases i've seen, i would prefer a steel version of that design over the Nerdy-Spaceship designs. Not hatin' as I own a nerdy-spaceship, but damn that case looks classy.
Now this totaly redefines hardware..
Now this totaly redefines hardware..
man he has some freee time on his hands
Really very cool.........
I have one question: How would it do wireless? Last time I checked, concrete and wireless don't mix.
Its a badass case but DANG Tomshardware news is OLDOLDOLDOLD...Starting to get annoying