The Ultimate Gaming Rig

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The Ultimate Gaming Rig

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http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2009- ... gaming-rig


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AWESOME!

I have just sent that link to my GF and informed her that I want one for my birthday! I have emphasised that failure is not an option.
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Holy...
now only if it could project the screen onto the air...
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Netwatcher wrote:Holy...
now only if it could project the screen onto the air...

*whispers* I think it can *whisper*

I've actually read about a R2-DT shapes projector, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's just a modified version of that, whatever it is, it looks like fun :lol:
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Awesome :) But where do we inject the game =D
Also where to buy one :lol:
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Way2Death wrote:Awesome :) But where do we inject the game =D
Also where to buy one :lol:

The picture is a little dark but the games go in the front. Just pretend that you're princess leia inserting the Death Star schematics into R2-D2. ::nerdgasm::
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Wait. I do believe I....yep, I just came.
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trufun202 wrote:Wait. I do believe I....yep, I just came.
I was right about to say that exact same thing the minute I saw this.
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so much cooler than my setup.
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cronjob00 wrote:so much cooler than my setup.
Speaking of "cooler"... can't put any modern consoles in that, unless it has some fans in the back, that's for sure.
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Yeah, I wander where they stuck the red ring of death on that thing :lol:
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Omg.. Sweet!
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programmerinprogress wrote:Yeah, I wander where they stuck the red ring of death on that thing :lol:
Might as well just stick some red LEDs in there. The Xbox 360 would instantly overheat being crammed in that small space.

That's what she said.
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