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New Lian-Li computer case let you turns your PC into a mecha spider

By | March 10, 2010, 6:11pm PST

Antec first turned heads with its Skeleton open-air case, which exposed DIYers components but helped with air cooling and reduced dust bunnies found in a closed chassis. Now premium case builder Lian-Li is going further out with its new PC-T1R, which not only leaves your system’s parts out in the open, but also has four “legs” that let you have a mechanical spider (well, semi-spider) sitting on your desk.

Of course, you’re not building a tricked-out PC with this thing. The PC-T1R can only handle a microATX (mATX) motherboard, and a few other components, along with the power supply. You also get an on/off switch, but unfortunately it only powers your computer, not its legs. Lian-Li says that it will run about 150 euros (about $205), though I wonder how much a skilled hobbyist could put together an erector set version for. Plus, the erector set one could even follow you around from room to room with a motor attached.

[Source and image: Fudzilla]

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RE: New Lian-Li computer case let you turns your PC into a mecha spider
LEDMtry 16th Mar 2010
ne thing tom try n make $'s
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Economister 10th Mar 2010
I think I am way too old and boring to get excited about that kind of a "case".

I just want a cheap and simple case, with adequate room and airflow (not that it matters much 'cause I run with one cover off all the time anyway) and a very good power supply.

Now, if I were a young kid, then maybe I would look at it very differently, but considering the price, maybe I could get a regular case and a new bicycle for the same price.

I guess that is what choice is all about happy
Is this thing short proof? Or perhaps I'd consider 8+GB RAM more attractive?

I think an aquarium, filled with inert liquid for case would look cooler? With stroboscopic black-lights perhaps...

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Unbelievable. Well, maybe not.
terry flores 11th Mar 2010
There are people who still paint flames on the sides of their cars, too.
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AWESOME!!!!!!!
optyk 12th Mar 2010
as a mid 30's male all i can say about it is.....
thats freakin AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
i would love to have big, liquid cooled version of one of those.
ne thing tom try n make $'s

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