From hot rod to hot mod: customizing computers from the inside out

The side panel of a computer case might now be fitted with a clear plastic window - with or without laser engraving - to show off internal components and some of the visual effects generated by LEDs, electroluminescent wire lights, and cold cathode lights that evoke the look of the movie TRON, The s...

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Published in:Phi Kappa Phi forum 2008-09, Vol.88 (4), p.30
Main Author: Hall, Stefan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer industry
Computers
Creativity
Design
Manufacturing
Microcomputer industry
Mineral oils
Product development
Software/hardware leasing
Video Games
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Summary:The side panel of a computer case might now be fitted with a clear plastic window - with or without laser engraving - to show off internal components and some of the visual effects generated by LEDs, electroluminescent wire lights, and cold cathode lights that evoke the look of the movie TRON, The standard method of cooling computer components with fans may have been replaced with specialized systems that use more exotic resources like carbon dioxide, mineral oil, or even liquid nitrogen.
ISSN:1538-5914