The modder has created a Star Trek-inspired gaming PC performance monitor that looks like an otherworldly Nvidia RTX 3080 setup. The case’s custom display is inspired by familiar props from the cult show, but its aesthetic will appeal to fans of Trekkies and sci-fi fans alike.
Created by YouTuber Mangy_Dog, the Star Trek Gaming PC Performance Monitor is housed in a dynamic Lian Li O11 mini chassis with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card and an AMD Ryzen 5900 X gaming processor (via Hackaday) dubbed ” The Mainframe Compute Observer”. ”, the bright screen displays useful hardware information such as CPU temperature, power, and fan speed.
By uploading a free 3D model of the enclosure, the creator was able to tailor the mounting and setting of the stats screen to make it look like a natural feature. The idea for the screen is based on another Star Trek user project, as Mangy_Dog says it stems from an earlier recreation of the Tricorder.
The screen itself is a standard five-inch TFT screen, but the real magic is provided by Mangy_Dog’s custom Arduino graphics controller. The creator focuses on the board design and coding process, and if he likes smart yet complex PCB design, he’ll want to see how it all works.
The custom display screams Star Trek, but it also looks like something you’d find whenever you want at Nostromo. Nerdy Alien references aside, the subtle futuristic vibe of this hardware performance monitor is truly unique and a testament to how creative modders are in the gaming PC space.
It should be noted that this project is pretty far along, so if you want to try it out, you may need to take a lot of notes. However, it’s also possible to turn an old laptop screen into a case screen, so you might want to consider starting with that before going where no casual gamer has gone before.
If you prefer wacky builds to features, you should check out this custom Doom BGF gaming PC, because the ridiculous setup looks like it could blow up Mars.
Source : PC Gamesn
