Tag:Mod

Modder transforms Android phone into PC, runs The Witcher 3 at Ultra settings

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite-based smartphone was turned into a desktop PC, thanks to two desktop CPU heatsinks.

This retro Steam Deck mod triggers game startup using floppy disks

Modder creates Decky Links to launch Steam Deck games via floppy disks, QR codes, and NFC cards, simulating the nostalgia of physical media.

Modder transforms a storage NAS into a gaming PC, slotting the PSU in place of drive cages

Modder turns a six-bay NAS unit into a capable gaming PC by hanging an RTX 5060 on the side and swapping the drive bays for an SFX PSU.

This Steam Machine mod transforms the faceplate into a magnetic controller dock

A new Steam Machine faceplate mod transforms the bland front cover into a convenient controller charger/holder using 3D-printed parts.

This PC’s case is made of RAM sticks, inspired by the Steam Machine’s lack of memory

At current prices, this case would cost around six grand to build, featuring 36 RAM modules, 16 of which offer customisable RGB lighting.

This modder made a fanless Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU cooler with a mammoth 2.5kg heatsink

Running a passively-cooled RTX 4060 is no mean feat, with this mod requiring a massive 2.5kg extruded block of aluminium.

Modder straps AIO cooler and 11 fans to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, temperature plummets by 33°C

With a 360mm AIO cooler, plus eight extra fans, the average and GPU hotspot temperatures fell by around 30°C. The boost to frame rates is tiny, though.

Modder powers an AMD Ryzen desktop PC with 192 AA batteries, and it survives stress tests

Thanks to a DIY power bank containing 192 AA alkaline batteries, Uwos Lab managed to power an AM4 system for more than 30 minutes.

How to destroy a £4,999 MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z while attempting a power mod

Novice modder breaks a £4,999 limited edition MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z graphics card while attempting a resistor mod, seemingly to increase power.