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WilHarris · 14th Jun 2004, 09:08

clicky
Mod Finished!

Dodge · 14th Jun 2004, 09:14

WOW, that is just amazing. His attention to detail is astonishing

I realy like the way the motherboard is hidden behind the chrome plates on the front and back, and no compentents can be seen clearly from the out side (unless im mistaken)

just wondering how come there are soooo many cables? I guess its just standard but beacuse there all in chomed shower hose there looks more than what there is?

EDIT:

First reply :P

GreatOldOne · 14th Jun 2004, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrhaz

http://bit-tech.net/article/135/

We are so definitely not worthy... Modding par excellence, Gnome!

Tim S · 14th Jun 2004, 09:17

I think I need to find some kleenex

SherKahn · 14th Jun 2004, 09:17

What can i say. A work of Art. I love what u have done.

Jordanis3r · 14th Jun 2004, 09:19

awesome work - you are an inspiration to us all...

easily the best mod project I have ever seen ...

congrats!

LiquidGUI · 14th Jun 2004, 09:20

Wow that is one amazing mod.
That is the best looking computer I have ever seen!
Congrats g-gnome on such an amazing project!

woodshop · 14th Jun 2004, 10:03

/ steals bigz's kleenex

That is just one overwhelming job i can't even get it all through my head right now.

I'm just wondering though how hard of a decision was it to ditch the led panel for the front and reroute all thoes cables that you spent sooooo many hours making, to the tube in the back and then terminate them into nothing??

Omnipotence · 14th Jun 2004, 10:05

Wow, this is incredible. From the pictures of the internals, it's barely recognisable as a PC. It's not surprisingly that such an amazing creation has come from an Australian!

I really hope you continue modding, G-gnome, because I eagerly await your next project. Just out of interest, are you overclocking your processor at all?

NiHiLiST · 14th Jun 2004, 10:11

Damn.... what can I say... you are one talented gnome!

I've been following this project through the ups and downs from day 1 and the finished mod was WELL worth the wait. It's truly a work of art; every aspect has had incredible effort and thought put into it, you must have more patience than most of the rest of us bit-tech members combined. You are a seriously talented person and I envy you for being THIS good at modding, you're up there with the best of them!

I think it's time you take a well-earned break, sit back and enjoy using your sexy new PC.

(Oh and I can't wait for your next mod

)

aoLhaTer · 14th Jun 2004, 10:15

ive been following this mod for a while now and it is really cool unique stuff

but.....i do have to say that the conclusion has disaapointmented me a bit. i think its too busy (although may have been an objective)
i wouldve attempted to consolidate lines into tubes so theres less running through the case

cool none the less
keep on rockin

G-gnome · 14th Jun 2004, 10:20

Thanks for the nice comments guys

It's been an exhausting last few weeks getting it finished and written up. I ended up with over 1300 pics I had to go through and edit down to the 230 or so finally used. That alone took days, as they all had to be in the order that they would appear in the article.

I've probably still missed showing/documenting a few little parts of the mod, plus losing a disc with 250pics on it didn't help

. Still, most of it is there and, I hope, fairly easy to follow.

I plan on taking some nice shots of it all lit up when I get that RAID array setup properly and LCDC installed. I'll drop those into the forums (likely in this thread) within the next couple of weeks. TBH I'm a bit worn out and need to summon up the energy to get my jury-rigged studio set up again! I used every broom handle in the house (6), white sheets, black material, black cardboard and had handles cable-tied to chairs with brooms gaffa taped together, etc. with sheets hanging off them. It was pretty wild and my wife thought I was a bit nuts - especially when she went looking in-vain for a broom with a handle still attached!

The best part about finishing, though, is I get to start planning the next mod! A custom-built case and something I haven't seen someone do before - at least not how I plan on doing it...

Thanks again to all who have followed the project. I really hope you got something out of it, whether idea, technique or a few hours diversion from life's stresses. I know working on the case has helped me 'de-stress', though at times it's caused more stress than not!

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread and will see you all in the forums before long with my next project.

Regards

Peter D
G-gnome

Murdoc · 14th Jun 2004, 10:21

Excellent workman ship love the stealthed mobo but a shame you can't see it.

Too many cables IMHO too busy for my eyes.

I got atacked for saying a similar thing in #bit-tech

'doc

DETN8R · 14th Jun 2004, 10:24

Wow G-Gnome. Wow.

Its all I can say.

Btw..I would love if you could get in contact with me again, I have a few ideas I would like to talk to you about. Email me. weve chatted a bit but you havnt been on forever.

Balder · 14th Jun 2004, 10:25

OMFG!
That looks soooo sweet

And for the cables, there are a lot of them, but it looks like perfect caos!

Cant wait to see youre next mod, do you feel the presure

[cibyr] · 14th Jun 2004, 10:37

GREAT MOD

Then again, does it really need to be said?

Major props for finding a good use for those fake exhaust tips!

G-gnome · 14th Jun 2004, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by aoLhaTer

but.....i do have to say that the conclusion has disaapointmented me a bit. i think its too busy (although may have been an objective)
i wouldve attempted to consolidate lines into tubes so theres less running through the case

cool none the less
keep on rockin

Thanks for the feedback. I'll have to say 'each to their own' on this one.

My intent from the beginning, and mentioned right the way through, was to have lots of cables, the giant 'electronic brain' look, with cabling being obvious and a feature - lots and lots of twisty writhing cables. I got what I wanted, and would've had even more cables if I had gone with an earlier idea. Also, the original Orac that was the inspiration for the mod was very busy inside. I wanted to capture a little of that vintage BBC workshops feel, and as I mention in the article, the chrome covers hiding the mobo/PCI cards are like mirrors so the reflections of the cables in them add to the perceived number.

Murdoc - the reason you 'can't see' the chrome covers is they reflect everything in the same way you 'can't see' a mirror (only it's edges and what's reflected in it - in this case the cables etc). When you look at the mod in real life the effect of the chrome covers is mind-blowing. They succeed admirably in their purpose - to prevent any 'normal' looking computer components being visible, to 'stealth' things. If the covers weren't there you'd more than know about it.

MiNiMaL_FuSS · 14th Jun 2004, 10:49

chrome

Zidane · 14th Jun 2004, 10:59

very nice mod indeed. i was very much suprised by the attention to detail, even down to the point of polishing/buffing the most minor things like screwheads.

having seen your comments, and the orignal orac, i think youve done an outstanding job, it certainly looks like some mad computer scientists dream of an artificial brain. admittedly the zillion and one cables isnt my style (im a minimalist), but i can see how it is an integral part of the style you were trying to acheive, and i must admit, youve pulled it off very well, due in no small part im sure to your inspirational use of some of the strangest materials (exhaust pipes and shower hoses... who's have thought, lol).

whilst im very much a minimalist, i must admit, im quite taken by the 'busy-ness' of the case, even when its switched off and being photographed, it seems to want to be working.

the chroming too.... mmmmmm shiiiiny.... very very nice. i love the way you have hidden everything, and the chrome not only adds to the style and overall look, but also does a damn good job of making it seem like theres more there than there actually is. everywhere you look there seems to be 'orac bits', when theres less than you imagine.

overall, the effect you have acheived is breathtaking.

im sure we all look forward to your next project.

Goldberg · 14th Jun 2004, 11:17

Compliments on the end result.

This project really set a new style of modding. I've seen shower hoses, chrome all over the internet, and everywhere your getting the credit for the idea.

Keep up the inspiration and I'm looking forward to your next project. Mine has been on hold for quiet a while now, since I'm re-decorating my house. I hope to get on going near the end of this year.

14th Jun 2004, 09:08	#1
WilHarris Just another nobody Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,671	Orac³ - Part 5 clicky Mod Finished! Last edited by G-gnome; 14th Jun 2004 at 09:26.

14th Jun 2004, 09:14	#2
Dodge Ultramodder Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,182	WOW, that is just amazing. His attention to detail is astonishing I realy like the way the motherboard is hidden behind the chrome plates on the front and back, and no compentents can be seen clearly from the out side (unless im mistaken) just wondering how come there are soooo many cables? I guess its just standard but beacuse there all in chomed shower hose there looks more than what there is? EDIT: First reply :P Last edited by Dodge; 14th Jun 2004 at 09:34.

14th Jun 2004, 09:17	#4
Tim S Pewlius Caesar bit-tech Staff Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ascot, Berks Posts: 18,021	I think I need to find some kleenex __________________ Tim on Twitter \| Tim's Blog \| Tim's Flickr The bit-tech Blog \| bit-tech on Twitter \| Join the bit-tech & Custom PC folding team (#35947)

14th Jun 2004, 09:19	#6
Jordanis3r Jigsaw Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 624	awesome work - you are an inspiration to us all... easily the best mod project I have ever seen ... congrats! __________________ As the hours get longer .... the coffee gets stronger

14th Jun 2004, 10:11	#10
NiHiLiST New-born car whore Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,809	Damn.... what can I say... you are one talented gnome! I've been following this project through the ups and downs from day 1 and the finished mod was WELL worth the wait. It's truly a work of art; every aspect has had incredible effort and thought put into it, you must have more patience than most of the rest of us bit-tech members combined. You are a seriously talented person and I envy you for being THIS good at modding, you're up there with the best of them! I think it's time you take a well-earned break, sit back and enjoy using your sexy new PC. (Oh and I can't wait for your next mod ) __________________ Flickr

14th Jun 2004, 09:17	#5
SherKahn What's a Dremel? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Qld Australia Posts: 6	What can i say. A work of Art. I love what u have done.

14th Jun 2004, 09:20	#7
LiquidGUI What's a Dremel? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 14	Wow that is one amazing mod. That is the best looking computer I have ever seen! Congrats g-gnome on such an amazing project!

14th Jun 2004, 10:03	#8
woodshop UnSeenly Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Depths Of Hades Posts: 1,381	/ steals bigz's kleenex That is just one overwhelming job i can't even get it all through my head right now. I'm just wondering though how hard of a decision was it to ditch the led panel for the front and reroute all thoes cables that you spent sooooo many hours making, to the tube in the back and then terminate them into nothing??

14th Jun 2004, 10:05	#9
Omnipotence Minimodder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 34	Wow, this is incredible. From the pictures of the internals, it's barely recognisable as a PC. It's not surprisingly that such an amazing creation has come from an Australian! I really hope you continue modding, G-gnome, because I eagerly await your next project. Just out of interest, are you overclocking your processor at all?

14th Jun 2004, 10:15	#11
aoLhaTer What's a Dremel? Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 9	ive been following this mod for a while now and it is really cool unique stuff but.....i do have to say that the conclusion has disaapointmented me a bit. i think its too busy (although may have been an objective) i wouldve attempted to consolidate lines into tubes so theres less running through the case cool none the less keep on rockin Last edited by aoLhaTer; 14th Jun 2004 at 10:22.

14th Jun 2004, 10:20	#12
G-gnome Peter Dickison Join Date: May 2003 Location: gnomeworkshop.nsw.au Posts: 792	Thanks for the nice comments guys It's been an exhausting last few weeks getting it finished and written up. I ended up with over 1300 pics I had to go through and edit down to the 230 or so finally used. That alone took days, as they all had to be in the order that they would appear in the article. I've probably still missed showing/documenting a few little parts of the mod, plus losing a disc with 250pics on it didn't help . Still, most of it is there and, I hope, fairly easy to follow. I plan on taking some nice shots of it all lit up when I get that RAID array setup properly and LCDC installed. I'll drop those into the forums (likely in this thread) within the next couple of weeks. TBH I'm a bit worn out and need to summon up the energy to get my jury-rigged studio set up again! I used every broom handle in the house (6), white sheets, black material, black cardboard and had handles cable-tied to chairs with brooms gaffa taped together, etc. with sheets hanging off them. It was pretty wild and my wife thought I was a bit nuts - especially when she went looking in-vain for a broom with a handle still attached! The best part about finishing, though, is I get to start planning the next mod! A custom-built case and something I haven't seen someone do before - at least not how I plan on doing it... Thanks again to all who have followed the project. I really hope you got something out of it, whether idea, technique or a few hours diversion from life's stresses. I know working on the case has helped me 'de-stress', though at times it's caused more stress than not! I'll be keeping an eye on this thread and will see you all in the forums before long with my next project. Regards Peter D G-gnome __________________ Infinity < 1 x 10^Gnome Mods - Orac³ Part-1 Part-2 Part-3 Part-4 Final Part WMD Part-I Part-II

14th Jun 2004, 10:21	#13
Murdoc Gas Mask..ZOMG Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dudley, West Midlands Posts: 2,473	Excellent workman ship love the stealthed mobo but a shame you can't see it. Too many cables IMHO too busy for my eyes. I got atacked for saying a similar thing in #bit-tech 'doc

14th Jun 2004, 10:24	#14
DETN8R Ultramodder Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: US Posts: 1,010	Wow G-Gnome. Wow. Its all I can say. Btw..I would love if you could get in contact with me again, I have a few ideas I would like to talk to you about. Email me. weve chatted a bit but you havnt been on forever. __________________ WWW.DETN8R.NET __________________ Project:FALSE - In Progress Project:ONE - DONE

14th Jun 2004, 10:25	#15
Balder Subtle lurker Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winter wonderland Posts: 232	OMFG! That looks soooo sweet And for the cables, there are a lot of them, but it looks like perfect caos! Cant wait to see youre next mod, do you feel the presure __________________ non omnia possumus omnes Alpha M : p4 3ghz@3.4, Abit IS7-E, 1024Mb ram, radeon9800pro softmodded to XT, 2x120gb, sony triniton21" flattcrt@120hz YBQ: Dual P!!! 866, 512Mb ram, 40,20,10Gb disks, Matrox g450, dual 19" lcd Gamer2:XP2200, ABIT NF7-s v2,512MB ram, 80GB WD, Radeon9700pro, 20" sony triniton Backup1: Amd Duron 1600, 512mb, 2x20gb, Matrox pharelia

14th Jun 2004, 10:37	#16
[cibyr] Sometimes posts here Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A sunburnt country Posts: 749	GREAT MOD Then again, does it really need to be said? Major props for finding a good use for those fake exhaust tips! __________________ I guess aTrack being no longer supported by bit-tech means it really is dead...

14th Jun 2004, 10:49	#18
MiNiMaL_FuSS I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,077	chrome __________________ -Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, Take the Present as a Gift-

14th Jun 2004, 10:59	#19
Zidane Hypermodder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: At my desk. Posts: 687	very nice mod indeed. i was very much suprised by the attention to detail, even down to the point of polishing/buffing the most minor things like screwheads. having seen your comments, and the orignal orac, i think youve done an outstanding job, it certainly looks like some mad computer scientists dream of an artificial brain. admittedly the zillion and one cables isnt my style (im a minimalist), but i can see how it is an integral part of the style you were trying to acheive, and i must admit, youve pulled it off very well, due in no small part im sure to your inspirational use of some of the strangest materials (exhaust pipes and shower hoses... who's have thought, lol). whilst im very much a minimalist, i must admit, im quite taken by the 'busy-ness' of the case, even when its switched off and being photographed, it seems to want to be working. the chroming too.... mmmmmm shiiiiny.... very very nice. i love the way you have hidden everything, and the chrome not only adds to the style and overall look, but also does a damn good job of making it seem like theres more there than there actually is. everywhere you look there seems to be 'orac bits', when theres less than you imagine. overall, the effect you have acheived is breathtaking. im sure we all look forward to your next project.

14th Jun 2004, 11:17	#20
Goldberg Multimodder Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 112	Compliments on the end result. This project really set a new style of modding. I've seen shower hoses, chrome all over the internet, and everywhere your getting the credit for the idea. Keep up the inspiration and I'm looking forward to your next project. Mine has been on hold for quiet a while now, since I'm re-decorating my house. I hope to get on going near the end of this year. __________________ *Project The Phenom.* Sketches 80% <<===>> Project 15% <<===>> Dual Cooler Master CM Stacker TeraByte LAN Server Asus TR-DLS Dual Socket-370 <<===>> Dual Pentium III 1.26GHz-S 512Kb cache <<===>> 2GB Dane-Elec SDRAM PC-133 Registered ECC (4x512MB) Dual Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU, replaced fans, Pentium III 667MHz 3-zones Firewall/router *External Control Panel for The Phenom.* Dual Monitor with 2x PSONE 5" LCD <<===>> Power, Reset, DVD, DVD±RW, LEDs, Baybus <<===>> 2x 20x4 LCD