As everyone may already be aware, PC cases and chassis are no longer merely places to keep our valuable hardware somewhere. These days, we prioritize ease, ventilation, and… aesthetics. More RGB equals more frames per second, as we all know. The industry follows this trend by introducing fresh items, prioritizing attractiveness over convenience. A-RGB, touch panels, LCD screens, and other technologies aim to make our PCs seem better. It can be for the worse, for the better, or just plain pointless. The buyer and his desires—rather than his needs—are the determining factors. I’ll make some recommendations for instances in this post that I hope will materialize soon. Though they might not disrupt the industry’s foundation, concepts are always welcome. JimCKD for the win!
The Projection Chassis
The aesthetics are the primary focus of this project. Funko POP and RGB are good additions, but who wouldn’t want to personalize his tempered glass panels completely? Have you ever considered using your PC to customize it by projecting your favorite pictures or photos? A projector would apply this at the proper location within the chassis (or even outside). A chassis akin to a fish tank would have been perfect for such a project. It may have been a stand-alone device with an SD card, or it may have been attached to a header of your motherboard and managed by software. Consider an analogous idea to a laser-projection keyboard. Even a touch-screen idea might have been used, but the primary goal would be to display your favorite pictures, etc.
Some drawbacks include the additional expense, the location, the proper materials, the temperatures that must be taken into account, and the potential outcome of the entire project. As an additional device, it does not require being pre-featured on the chassis. It is a flexible choice with a wide range of applications. If reputable companies wouldn’t take the chance, it could be ideal for a newcomer in this field. However, Rome wasn’t created overnight.
The Retro-Style Chassis
This is not something new but rather old. A blast from the past. Do you recall the old white chassis that eventually became yellow and housed your Intel Pentium 4 processor or anything similar? Consider it your new chassis with a few key upgrades to accommodate more recent technology. Retro is still relevant today. Something was lacking, even though various firms released modernized chassis like this with moderate success. Nostalgia should be the main focus. The project is challenging but not impossible. It would not be great for builds that require a lot of power, but it would be perfect for casual users. Let’s go back to the future!
Epilogue
These days, a PC chassis serves as both a useful utility and a stylish accessory. Users can alter them as they see fit. I think my recommendations might be used to offer the optimal experience for enthusiasts or even casual users. While additional RGB may translate into more FPS, the possibilities for customization are virtually endless. Just pick yours now!
