Catch on to the latest craze among PC enthusiasts-- "PC modding"--or tricking out, supping up, and customizing the look and performance of your PC. Through step-by-step instruction, best-selling PC author and expert "Modder" David Groth teaches you how to mod. Learn every type of modification, from adding lights, to sound deadening, to custom painting, peripheral and hardware modification. There are no lame projects in this book! A 16-page color insert demonstrates some of the coolest mods out there. David Groth's one-of-a-kind creations have been featured on Tech TV and .
Learn How To Soup Up and Customize Your PC and Really Make It Your Own
Unimpressed by how the commonplace beige or gray computer looks and performs? Want to apply a personal touch to your PC so it reflects your own sense of style? You can make it glow, fill it with water, paint your favorite emblem on the case, or ultimately transform it into a completely unique work of art. There are myriad ways you can make your PC distinct.
In PC Chop Shop, best-selling author and expert "Modder" David Groth empowers you to create original PC modifications by teaching you the essential modding skills and inspiring you with a showcase of the most imaginative ideas. Through clear, step-by-step instruction, youll learn a variety of basic-to-advanced modifications, including how to:
Install lightsfrom neon to cold cathode to UV Make and apply custom decals Integrate windows and fan grilles in your case Add LEDs and lights to your drives Modify the cooling systems for your case, memory, hard drive, and CPU Experiment with water cooling, Peltier cooling, and phase change cooling Enhance performance with CPU and memory overclocking Deaden Sound Personalize your keyboard, mouse, speakers, and monitor Paint creative designs on metal and plastic And much, much more!