Hey kids, do you like violence?
As it pertains to that sorry little $30 case of course. Through a chance meeting of incompatible medications, alcohol, and his own morbid curiosity, Daniel has given me the okay to start this off.
The contest:
To heavily modify a $30 case. Originality and raw skill are what is being tested here.
Prize?
The winning entry will be featured on AOA's front page along with the people's choice winner.
Some basic rules:
Please document your project well. Get as many pictures as you can, and write your entry thread step by step. Please do not post pictures or give away details before the end of the contest.
A micro-atx must be available for a retail price of $30 or less. The can include any instant or mail in rebates.
Most cases available for $30 are micro atx. If you require a larger case for the hardware you intend to transplant into the case, you may spend an additional $10 provided you use an atx case.
You must use common tools. Not everyone has a Mill and lathe in their garage. For example, some acceptable tools would be general hand tools, Dremel, Roto-Zip, jigsaw, Drill, sledgehammer, and chainsaw, welder.
Edit:I added welders, because I think it's just sick.
Paint should be spray paint. No powder coating, no automotive quality spray guns.
Materials should be common and inexpensive. If you want to use laser cut fan grills, feel free, but they will not impress the judges. If you want to build a high powered laser and cut your own in the driveway... well.. that's another story.
Extreem measures. There are some rather unintelligent destructive things you may want to do to your case in the interest of a theme. Please do them safely.
Deadline The contest will begin on Monday June 30th, and run through Wednesday August 13th. All entries should Post a new thread in "The Chop Shop" detailing their work on August 13th. A peoples choice poll will be posted on Thursday August 14th. The judges will return with their decision by Monday August 18th. The contest may be ended early if everyone is finished.
Judging will be based on:
Documentation
Originality
Cost (Less being better. This includes the cost of materials, but does not include the $10 allowance for full atx case.)
Use of unconventional materials
To enter:
Please reply here to let us know you are entering. In the event that you finnish early, please PM me to let me know. If everyone who is entered has PM'd me to let me know they are finished. We can end it early. Please be creative, and have fun. I will not be entering, myself. It would be a conflict of interests.