A talented tinkerer has converted a Warhammer tank into a fully functional gaming PC. The result is truly impressive.
What happens when you turn a Warhammer battle tank into a gaming PC? A Russian case modder must have asked himself this very question and did exactly that.
And the result is impressive. For his crazy case, he completely built a miniature tank by himself and then inserted a gaming PC into this tank.
5 months of work and powerful hardware in the gaming PC
What hardware is inside the tank? The tinkerer has built not entirely current hardware into his gaming PC, but it is still very powerful. He lists all the components he used in his PC on Builds.gg (via builds.gg):
- Intel Core i9-9900K
- ASUS ROG Strix Z390-F
- 32 GB RAM (Patriot Viper 4, four times)
- ASUS GeForce ROG Strix RTX 2080 Super
- 400 watt power supply from Cooler Master
- 2 M.2 SSDs from Samsung (970 Pro) with a total of 512 GB storage
What is the case made of? Some users speculated that the tinkerer created the entire case using a 3D printer. However, in a comment on Builds.gg, he explains that the entire tank is made of plywood. He also shows some pictures on Reddit of how he built the tank.
In the Reddit post, you can see all 10 images from the builder. Here we have embedded one of the images for you.
What kind of tank is this supposed to be? Warhammer 40K fans will quickly recognize that the case is a replica of a powerful Stormblade tank. Such vehicles are super heavy tanks in the Warhammer world, whose presence on the battlefield often decides the battle.
The Stormblade has a powerful plasma cannon as its main weapon, and even LED lights are installed in the case version. Unfortunately, the weapon cannot be fired in this replica.
Does the case even have airflow? Many comments find the case really cool but doubt that the hardware is really well ventilated. The modder himself explains that he will be installing a water cooling system inside, which should cool the CPU, graphics card, and two coolers.
So the case not only looks nice but should also fulfill the purpose of keeping the hardware inside actually operational.
The PC case is an essential component of every gaming PC
The case is an essential part of every gaming PC that you should not overlook when assembling. Because the case is often the component of the computer that will accompany you the longest while you will be replacing the graphics card, processor, or power supply more frequently.
Many users now invest a lot of time and love into their cases or in showcasing their hobby. For example, many streamers often have bright and colorful PC cases in the background, and an upgrade is often celebrated in detail.
Additionally, a case serves important functions:
- A case is responsible for proper ventilation of the components, which, in technical terms, is called “airflow.”
- A good case also provides sensible cable management, making your PC look tidier.
- Noise levels are also a point where a case can provide significant assistance. Good insulation can help keep disturbing noises inside the PC.
Other important points and what you need to consider when buying a PC case can be found in our guide on MeinMMO:
More exciting cases on MeinMMO: If you’re looking for more exciting PC cases that you definitely won’t build yourself, but will surely love, take a look at this article. Here we introduce you to 7 stylish PC cases that will definitely make you envious from MeinMMO. Among them is a crazy Fallout case and a toaster that a crafty user converted into a gaming PC.
