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Tim S · 21st Jan 2008, 07:37

http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2008...companion_pc/1

It's pretty safe to say that Portal was one of the best games released in 2007. For those of you who can't get enough of it, our mega-modder Wolverine has a treat for you. It's time to work with your Weighted Companion PC - cake not included.

DougEdey · 21st Jan 2008, 07:40

Very nice to see it finished, shame that there's no I/O Panel though.

willyolio · 21st Jan 2008, 07:41

nice basic little PC... but i have to say... a logitech dinovo edge? i'd value that keyboard over the PC itself!

really nice job in any case.

Mankz · 21st Jan 2008, 07:57

Really cool PC!

I was waiting for a Weighted Companion PC, but didn't think it would come so quickly!

Bbq.of.DooM · 21st Jan 2008, 08:26

Several accuracy issues:

1. The hearts are painted onto the button bits in the middle, not raised.
2. Those button bits should be rounded
3. The corners don't have enough height.

That being said, I love it.

[WP@]WOLVERINE · 21st Jan 2008, 08:31

Well i know this cas has some flaws but hey it was a 5 day build so i didnt have time to make it 100% accurate. But given the time it took im very happy with it

dragontail · 21st Jan 2008, 08:38

<3

Sandwich · 21st Jan 2008, 08:40

Wow, wolverine that is very beautiful! Very Impressive too. If only I wasn't in college I'd finish my case mod and hope and pray that mine came out a fraction of how nice this one is. Actually I like it more than your pentagram mod... maybe cause portal is awesome.

You should mod a Gyration mouse into the Portal Gun to match up with this, and create a webcam that looks like the Sentries. Oh the possibilites.

rhuitron · 21st Jan 2008, 08:46

Hell man, That was a great Build!!!! I really think it is a great homage to the game!

And Anybody that critique it that much *Cough* Bbg.of.DooM *Cough* works for the ASF Aperture Science Foundation that is!

CanadianViking · 21st Jan 2008, 08:48

Very cool, excellent job.

Glider · 21st Jan 2008, 08:50

I really like the mod, except for the 'rear IO panel'. TBH that ruins the whole mod for me, even if it's the back side. It just misses something over there.

makkone- · 21st Jan 2008, 09:27

adorable<3

Bbq.of.DooM · 21st Jan 2008, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by [WP@]WOLVERINE

Well i know this cas has some flaws but hey it was a 5 day build so i didnt have time to make it 100% accurate. But given the time it took im very happy with it

Believe me, I love it. it's a great case, and I would not object to having one either. First finished weighted companion cube pc to be finished, too. Can't wait to see what you come up with next (glados pc?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhuitron

Hell man, That was a great Build!!!! I really think it is a great homage to the game!

And Anybody that critique it that much *Cough* Bbg.of.DooM *Cough* works for the ASF Aperture Science Foundation that is!

bbq.of.doom, and yes, I'm a ridiculously fussy person. About everything.

Demon Cleaner · 21st Jan 2008, 10:14

Haha, I love it!

naokaji · 21st Jan 2008, 10:45

you could sell that to apple as a case for the next gen of the mac mini

i love it, great mod with a theme from a great game, good job and congratulations on frontpage.

CardJoe · 21st Jan 2008, 10:48

I love how nicely the fan fits into the design - cookie for you.

mrb_no1 · 21st Jan 2008, 11:40

Nice....

note: Page 3, bottom right hand thumbnail is linked to wrong image.

peace

curme · 21st Jan 2008, 11:53

This is a triumph

(Somebody had to do it!)

diasam · 21st Jan 2008, 12:52

It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.

Firehed · 21st Jan 2008, 13:52

Brilliant idea with that one... maybe it's time for my Epia to see some use again in some form. Weighted companion server?

21st Jan 2008, 07:37	#1
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21st Jan 2008, 07:40	#2
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	Very nice to see it finished, shame that there's no I/O Panel though. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

21st Jan 2008, 08:26	#5
Bbq.of.DooM Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,463	Several accuracy issues: 1. The hearts are painted onto the button bits in the middle, not raised. 2. Those button bits should be rounded 3. The corners don't have enough height. That being said, I love it. __________________ Wowomg!!

21st Jan 2008, 08:31	#6
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21st Jan 2008, 07:41	#3
willyolio Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 136	nice basic little PC... but i have to say... a logitech dinovo edge? i'd value that keyboard over the PC itself! really nice job in any case.

21st Jan 2008, 08:40	#8
Sandwich Modder Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 54	Wow, wolverine that is very beautiful! Very Impressive too. If only I wasn't in college I'd finish my case mod and hope and pray that mine came out a fraction of how nice this one is. Actually I like it more than your pentagram mod... maybe cause portal is awesome. You should mod a Gyration mouse into the Portal Gun to match up with this, and create a webcam that looks like the Sentries. Oh the possibilites.

21st Jan 2008, 08:46	#9
rhuitron Bump? What Bump? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California, Usa Posts: 122	Hell man, That was a great Build!!!! I really think it is a great homage to the game! And Anybody that critique it that much Cough Bbg.of.DooM Cough works for the ASF Aperture Science Foundation that is! __________________ You use an Apple?? Go play in traffic.

21st Jan 2008, 08:48	#10
CanadianViking Beast from the North Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 201	Very cool, excellent job.

21st Jan 2008, 08:50	#11
Glider /dev/null Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 4,102	I really like the mod, except for the 'rear IO panel'. TBH that ruins the whole mod for me, even if it's the back side. It just misses something over there. __________________ There Are 10 Types Of People, Those Who Know Binary and Those Who Don't

21st Jan 2008, 09:27	#12
makkone- Gentlemen. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 19	adorable<3 __________________ PC: E5200 \| Abit IP35-E \| PNY 8800GT+Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 \|Mushkin XP2-6400 2x2Gb \| Xigmatek HDT-S1283 \| Razer DeathAdder \| Apple alu-keyboard Macbook Pro \| Dell Optiplex GX270 as server.

21st Jan 2008, 10:14	#14
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CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,011	I love how nicely the fan fits into the design - cookie for you. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

21st Jan 2008, 11:40	#17
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21st Jan 2008, 11:53	#18
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21st Jan 2008, 12:52	#19
diasam What's a Dremel? Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 19	It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.

21st Jan 2008, 13:52	#20
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