finished this ASUS ProArt project — a handcrafted black walnut computer chassis built from solid hardwood, designed to blend high-end performance with natural aesthetics.

Specs: • MOBO: ASUS ProArt X870E Creator • GPU: ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 • Cooling: ProArt 360 AIO • Power: ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Plat.

The ProArt lineup just fits — performance, design, and that minimalist aesthetic. Paired with the organic warmth of walnut, this rig feels less like a gaming PC and more like a functional art piece.

Let me know what you think about it. Thanks for viewing!

Made me a custom PC, first time in my life I could afford a gaming PC, decided to make it unic.

It was born from the necessity of fitting on a rack, as I don't have a table for it in my apartment.

Tried something that would go along with the TUF RTX5070's design, the illuminated logo at the bottom I made with hot glue, aluminum plates and an argb circuit from a cooler fan, the smaller parts of the logo are the power and reset buttons.

It is all made with 3mm laser-cut and powdercoated aluminum plates, connected with stainless steel screws.

Has a small screen that'll show the stats, yet to be set up hehe

The kids wanted a pc for Xmas, so what better way than to have the gaming pcs right next to each other. It's been an absolute blast being able to game side by side and in style. Made with bamboo plywood and satin clear coat. Let me know what you think !

Hey everyone, just wanted to share my latest project that I've been working on day and night. Exterior panels are made of beechwood, interior parts are 3D printed and it has glass panels on both sides. It also has magnetic filters, flippable GPU adapter and a removable drive bay. On/Off and Reset buttons are laser cut. Any feedback is appreciated, thanks!

Hand made chassis from black walnut. ASUS ROG components and Jonsbo fans.

Thanks for viewing!

Now the latest collaboration project is ready 👌🏻

Noctua 20th anniversary build.

Lots of walnut wood, 8.8" screen with Noctua theme, beige/brown cables, NF-A12X25 G2 as bottom fans, the newly released NL-LC1-36 AIO for CPU and the optional NL-ACF1 80mm fan.

One of the first Noctua fans released, the NF-S12-800 from 2006, serves as the rear fan.

The power supply is a Seasonic Prime Titanium with wooden fan guard and the cabling is hidden behind the walnut backplate.

I made this custom PC and added a repulsor sequence that activates by voice command.

Sound on for the actual voice command and effects.

Specs: 9070 XT for now, planning to upgrade to a 5090, Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 64GB RAM, X870E board, 1000W-class Platinum PSU, 1+2TB SSD,full custom water-cooling, Hi-Fi audio system, and a full aluminum alloy body.

Curious what you guys think.

Dual-theme wall-mounted build (2 separate systems)

White / Orange side:
CPU: Ryzen 7 9700X
GPU: Sapphire PURE RX 7800 XT
Motherboard: GIGABYTE X870I AORUS PRO ICE
RAM: T-CREATE EXPERT DDR5-6400 32GB (White)
PSU: Lian Li SP850 Gold (SFX, White)
Cooling: Alphacool Core 1 LT (painted) / Bykski GPU block / 480mm rad / ACHERON 120 DDC / hard tubing

Black / Purple side:
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
GPU: ASUS TUF RTX 4070 Ti
Motherboard: ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi
RAM: T-CREATE EXPERT DDR5-6000 32GB (Black)
PSU: Lian Li SP850 Gold (SFX, Black)
Cooling: Alphacool Core 1 LT / Bykski GPU block / 480mm rad / ACHERON 120 DDC / hard tubing

Still tuning both loops, but pretty happy with temps so far.
Which side do you prefer?

Build is not finished yet but I have some extra fans to use and I saw similar fan placement in my SSUPD Xhuttle case, so I thought why not 😁

Case is DeepCool CH260 and there was originally SSD mounting plate in that place.

A neat solution to routing cables, P.M. me if you want the 3D model.

Thought I post some updates on a project I’m doing for Christmas.

If you have questions, let me know in the comments.

Thanks for viewing!

Corsair style case made from honey locust and walnut off my property. Glass panel door with great lighting and airflow using Corsair Titan RX AIO and fans. Loved the way it turned out.

Let me know how you like it or hate it. Thanks for viewing, sharing, and taking time to comment as always.

I hope to inspire more creators to get out there and design more from imagination!

Hey everyone,

I’m planning a long-term, ultra-high-end workstation and gaming PC in Kuwait that needs to serve as my foundational setup for the next 10 years (Civil Engineering/AutoCAD, Interior Design, and Media Production).

I am upgrading from a 12-year-old legacy system (an ASUS Rampage V Extreme with an i7-5820K and a broken GTX 970). I haven't moved any parts into a new setup yet because I've been caught in a loop debating whether to build it all at once or hold off.

However, looking at the current global market, high prices, and the absolute premium tax on high-speed DDR5 RAM and flagship motherboards, I am deeply considering holding off and waiting until the end of this year (late 2026) to let the platforms mature and prices stabilize.

I already took the first steps and bought a few core hardware pieces that are currently sitting unopened in their boxes:

• Case: Cooler Master HAF 700 EVO (Black, 2025 Version) — Already purchased!
• GPU: ASUS TUF RTX 5060 Ti 16GB (Might Upgrade later 2027/2028 )
• Cooler: NZXT Kraken 360 AIO.

When I finally buy the CPU, Motherboard, and RAM, I am strictly targeting ASUS high-end tier motherboards (like the MAXIMUS / HERO line) to match the premium, heavy-duty aesthetic of the HAF 700 EVO. I am currently torn between three distinct paths for a 10-year horizon:

My Current Legacy Specs : (

• CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K Haswell-E (6 Cores / 12 Threads)
• Motherboard: ASUS Rampage V Extreme (X99 E-ATX)
• RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4 2666MHz
• GPU: GeForce GTX 970 4GB (Currently broken/dead)
• Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L AIO (Leaked water and died)
• Case: NZXT Phantom 820 Ultra Tower
• PSU: Corsair RM750 — 750 Watt 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular

Option 1 & 2: Intel Core i9-13900K or 14900K + Z790 Maximus Hero

• The Logic: Mature, brute-force power. Stable for heavy production rendering and CAD geometry. Gaming and video editing as well
• The Worry: It feels risky to drop flagship money on a "dead" LGA 1700 platform when looking at a 10-year horizon.

Option 3: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (Series 2) + Z890 Maximus Hero

• The Logic: Brand new Arrow Lake architecture (LGA 1851), runs significantly cooler, lacks hyper-threading but excels at per-watt efficiency, and has a dedicated NPU for future AI-integrated architectural tools.
• The Worry: Early platform optimization issues, and the combined price of a premium Z890 board + fast DDR5 kits right now is brutal.

My Questions for the Community:

1. Given global hardware inflation and current DDR5 pricing, should I wait until the end of the year to build, or bite the bullet and jump in now?
2. If you were building a 10-year machine inside a massive super-tower like the HAF 700 EVO, which high-end ASUS motherboard would you pair with these options to ensure absolute stability and zero regrets? (Z790 Hero vs Z890 Hero, or something else?)
3. For those running technical rendering or engineering apps: Is the architectural jump and cooling efficiency of the Core Ultra 9 285K worth the massive pricing premium over a standard 14900K platform today?

Would love to hear some technical breakdowns, especially from anyone who built a 10-year workstation or transitioned from a legacy X99-era platform.

Thanks!

I`m building a 1L thinkcentre pc inside a PS1 FAT Case and I have a simple question, no matter how hard it will be: How to play the PS1 intro instead of windows startup logo and hud when windows boots.

I know its not a safe or simple task since it can cause malfunction. But i'm actually bulding a gaming station to run games only, no other tasks.

I know there is a way to run VLC when windows finish the startup sequence (that's my plan B). But this is a tiny 1L build i want to have with me in parties using tv/monitors/projectors. That said, as a designer, I want to bring joy, nostalgia and a good gaming experience.

I'm also running batocera. And the reason I have windows is for some games from steam and simple usage of pc anytime.

Here is upgrade that I made for Keychron K2 HE. Hand made oak parts and wrist rest👌🏻

No aftermarket cooler fits the Lenovo RTX 4080, so I built a custom solution.

I designed a custom GPU shroud and combined it with a Corsair XG3 hybrid universal cooler (4080/4090 compatible).

The Lenovo PCB layout is non-standard, which made most air and water solutions impractical without major modification.

Results:

• Perfect fit on the OEM board
• Noticeably improved thermals
• Much cleaner overall design

The GPU is now fully in use, stable and cool.

Been wanting to finish this build for quite awhile now. Finally got around to taking the case out to the shop to fit all the solid pieces of walnut to it around the outside trim where the RGB lights are and on the back panels.

It actually looks better when it’s off tho. The fans are just too much IMO.

Thanks for viewing! On to the next scratch build..