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Cosmos Dragon by Martin Blass

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:11:53 +0000

Forum regular thechoozen, otherwise known as Martin Blass, talks us through his awesome Cosmos Dragon mod which features copious amounts of green and black acrylic as well as custom made watercooling hardware!

Mod of the Month - October 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:05:24 +0000

It's that time again. We've got six new mods to show you plucked straight from our thriving modding forums. Read, drool then vote on the one you'd like to win October's Mod of the Month

Mod of the Month - September 2009

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:50:17 +0100

We've got yet another article full of modding to show you this month. Six new nominees are up as contenders for your votes, all hoping to win September's edition of Mod of the Month.

Lumière Noire by E.E.L. Ambiense

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:16:34 +0100

He's one of bit-tech's most prolific modders and Lumière Noire clocked up over 70,000 views on our project log forum. Lumière Noire is now complete and E.L.L Ambiense is here to take us through the build from start to finish.

Mod of the Month - August 2009

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:22:29 +0100

With the summer drawing to a close it's time to take a look at what our modding community has achieved during the last few months. That's right, it's time for August's edition of Mod of the Month.

Rampage by Sleepstreamer

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:31:36 +0100

Asus' Rampage II Gene is small, looks great and boasts top notch overclocking meaning micro-ATX can at last be sexy. Sleepstreamer takes us through his Rampage scratch build that melds acrylic, aluminium and a tasty black and red design.

Mod of the Month - July 2009

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:47:48 +0100

Not only do we have six new mods this month but we've teamed up with a new sponsor too! Check out this month's nominees and get cracking with your own mod to get your chance at winning some of the great new prizes on offer.

Ingraham by Jeffrey Stephenson

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:03:31 +0100

Old fashioned applicances are rarely considered in modern design but Jeffrey Stephenson's Project: Ingraham is testament to the fact that they go great with modding! Jeffrey explains how it's done.

Mod of the Month - June 2009

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:39:26 +0100

As the warm weather and holidays draw near, it's a great time to get that mod underway. However if you're lacking inspiration, we've got more fantastic examples lined up again for June 2009's Mod of the Month.

How to reuse an old waterblock

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:01:36 +0100

Waterblocks don't date as quickly as other components, but if you upgrade your motherboard or graphics card you may find your trusty old block isn't compatible with your new kit. In this guide we show you how to make a new clamp for an old waterblock so you can use it with new components.

How to Make a Mac Killer

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:28:01 +0100

Apple is winning; the iPhone is the sexiest gadget going, Apple’s computers are gobbling market share like Pacman eats pills and Apple stores are filled with eager customers. Mark Mackay and Alex Watson pit their wits against the Jobs Mob and try to build an Mac killer.

The best way to clean your keyboard

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:49:03 +0100

You defrag your hard disk, delete old programs and route your cables neatly, but when it comes to PC maintenance its likely you're overlooking something obvious - your keyboard. From fluorescent goo to the dishwasher, we take a look at the best ways to shine up your QWERTY keys.

Steampunk Frankenstein by Dana Mattocks

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:36:52 +0100

Steampunk Frankenstein by Dana Mattocks is a water-cooled, eight foot giant of a PC featuring countless antique components scrounged and fitted together in a way only a true modder knows how! The result is an insane mass of brass fittings, cogs and wheels with eerie lighting that looks incredible.

Mod of the Month - May 2009

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:53:17 +0100

It's that time again! We've got six new mods in the line up this month and as the summer hots up, so does the modding it seems! From scratch builds to great looking mods on existing cases, it's all here in May's edition of Mod of the Month.

Gigabyte's Open Overclocking Finals 2009

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:42:33 +0100

During Computex 2009, Gigabyte held the worldwide finals of its Open Overclocking Championship 2009. Winners from heats in Europe, China, America and Asia were competing against last year's champs for a $5,000 first prize.

ATCS 840 by Coolmiester

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:52:20 +0100

His clean cut, super car inspired mods are always a big hit on our forums and Coolmiester's ATCS 840 is no exception. The red Ardent paint scheme commonly found on the Lotus Elise combined with lots of chrome fittings are the cherry on the cake.

Overclocked Orange

Wed, 27 May 2009 09:05:33 +0100

David Penfold's Overclocked Orange was inspired by the winner of Custom PC's Dream PC 2008 winner, the Scan Great White. The attention to detail in his water-cooled orange monster is impressive as is its specification and gorgeous powder coating.

Atomwood by Chris Cook

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:22:33 +0100

Atom + Wood is not a spam email for erectile dysfunction, it is in fact a fantastically delicate little box to house an mini-ITX Atom board, housed within a scratch built box crafted out of several different woods for contrasting effect. Click for cuteness and modding excellence within!

Mod of the Month - April 2009

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:33:41 +0100

April's collection of Mod of the Month nominees are here and we've found some amazingly awesome skill on show once again in our Project Log forum. We've joined up again with AC Ryan so check out this month's six nominees, vote and let us know what you think of them!

HTPC Mod by SleepStreamer

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:41:33 +0100

bit-tech modding guru Max Erlandsson has made yet another stonking scratch build with his latest home theatre PC project. With beautiful lines mixing industrious looks and subtle curves make this a mod you'll really want to see!

Mod of the Month - March 2009

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:16:38 +0100

2009's next installment of Mod of the Month is here and along with it, some of the best upcoming mods from our community. We've joined up again with AC Ryan so read, vote and tell us your thoughts on this month's nominees!

The Rampage by Magnus Persson

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:07:27 +0100

It's now April and we haven’t heard from Wolvie so far in 2009! Fear not though, the legendary modder is back with an Asus Rampage II Gene sponsored build. We've got all the pictures and details for this MicroATX Core i7 scratch built acrylic mod so we hope you enjoy!

R2D2 Budget Mod by Frenk Janse

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:08:39 +0000

Built on a slim $120 budget, this little R2D2 build goes back to the roots of modding and does things the old fashioned way - you won't find a CNC machine or any precut pieces in sight. Read on to see how an old garbage can is transformed into our favourite Star Wars droid! Awesome!

Mod of the Month - February 2009

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:26:02 +0000

Mod of the Month is back for 2009 to bring you the best of upcoming projects from our community. We've joined up again with AC Ryan so read, vote and tell us your thoughts on this month's contenders!

Read, Vote, Win - Mod of the Year 2008

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:46:34 +0000

It's been yet another incredible year of modding, and we've chosen the best of the best mods featured here on bit-tech for you to vote on. We've got sponsorship from the industry's finest and both modders and voters can potentially win prizes - so what are you waiting for?