PC Mod Projects: Cool It! Light It! Morph It!

Make PC stand for "personalized and customized"--mod it to increase performance or simply to improve its looks and think outside the plain beige box. Go beyond the manufacturer's limits and add a high-performance heatsink, or increase functionality of your box by adding more controls and ports in the front. Get the psychological edge in LAN gaming by morphing your box with lights, windows, custom paint jobs, and more. Divided into four distinct projects, each one written by a field expert, this hands-on guide delivers professional instruction on installing a water-cooling system, adding lights, morphing the case, and much more.Cut windows, install plumbing, and paint your case Illuminate your box by adding lights Install fiber optics, light-emitting diodes, and cold cathode fluorescents Build a switch interface Transform your box into an aquarium by water-cooling your components Morph your case and add accessories Use molding techniques Use alternative enclosures or acrylic cases--even an old gas can--to house your components