MaximumPC 2008 06

96 |MAAAXIMMMUUUMPPPC| JUN 08 | http://www.maximumpc.com

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heldon Bright loves going to LAN par-

ties, but dragging around a full-size rig

can be a hassle. So he decided to design

and build a compact but powerful machine

that he could easily transport —and that

would garner a lot of attention.

One necessity was that the rig had to

fi t a full-size ATX board, and a er fi ddling

with the design, Sheldon discovered

that a 13-inch cube provided a perfect

combination of space for components and

portability. He then carried throughout

the design of the case the idea that 13 is

an unlucky number.

RIG OF THE MONTH

ADVENTURES IN PC MODIFICATION

Project13

Project13’s coolest feature is its pullout mobo

tray. To create it, Sheldon purchased kitchen-

drawer side rails from the hardware store and

affi xed them to the sides of the case.

While built to hit the road, Project13 also looks

great when set up in a home environment.

CONGRATULATIONS

For submitting this month’s winning entry,

Sheldon has won a $250 gift certifi cate. To enter

the Rig of the Month contest, see the offi cial rules

on page 92.

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Project13’s coolest feature is its pullout

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mobo

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Red transparent Plexiglas, red anodized paint

and red LEDs: When this rig is powered up it

glows like a Cylon helmet!

The details on the sides

of the rig include a row

of fl ames, the number

13, a pentagram, and a

devilish lass.