Take a good look at that picture. Let it all soak in. Mmm yeah, that’s good. This homemade rack (which you too can create with enough time) has a DVD player, a cable box, a PS3, an XBox 360, a Wii, an XBox, and a TiVo shelved down its center. It even has a custom LED computer cooling fan on each side of every device, resembling the blue lit Antec Nine Hundred Gamer PC Case. Talk about parking yourself in front of an optimal gaming rig, and we thought some other rigs were ultimate nooks ! Each device also has its very own stand with an open vented bottom so that it can radiate heat from all sides. Every controller has its own rack so as not to get tangled up into an impossible knot with the rest of the wiring. Though probably not its intended purpose, the subwoofer even functions as a Guitar Hero guitar stand for an all-encompassing gamer case. And they say gaming isn’t an addiction.
March 8, 2007 21:57pm
With all of that he couldn’t afford a 1st party gamecube controller?
March 12, 2008 10:32am
Woah, its a top loading nintendo! on the very top he has a top cartridge slot NES, I’ve always wanted to find one of those. there quite rare and more durable that the first edition nintendo. will you give me that NES2????
March 12, 2008 10:41am
it looks like a regular stand with some l.e.d’s on it.. not sure whats so special about it
March 12, 2008 11:04am
Drugs + Video Games = A beautiful gamer case. ; )
March 12, 2008 11:09am
speaking of the gamecube controller, where’s the gamecube that the controller goes to?
March 12, 2008 12:33pm
Now he’s saving up for a T.V.
March 12, 2008 12:36pm
he has a wii, gamecube isnt needed…
March 12, 2008 12:43pm
saving up for the rest
March 12, 2008 12:43pm
the gamecube controller is probably there for the Wii. If you have a wii, you don’t need a gamecube as it plays all the games and has the same controller ports.
pretty cool setup. needs to be black maybe.
March 12, 2008 13:01pm
That looks awesome
March 12, 2008 13:56pm
I think I see an old NES at the very top. Very nice set up.
March 12, 2008 14:38pm
actually, that is a first-party gamecube controller…
i like your stand. you must be very popular with gamer girls.
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March 12, 2008 14:45pm
omg.. thats beautiful
i want one
March 12, 2008 14:49pm
perfect gamer’s case ? how come there are a bunch of shitty consoles and no pc ?
March 12, 2008 15:04pm
I was wondering where the TV is, perhaps he has a projector? That’d be stellar. Having the controllers on the side is a great idea. Especially for the old ones that require wires.
March 12, 2008 15:26pm
The only thing he’s lacking, as “lololol” pointed out, to make it a REAL gamer’s case is, indeed, a PC. Unless it’s hiding somewhere off to the side (I do spy a keyboard), he’s missing out on the best games that the industry has to offer.
March 12, 2008 15:35pm
@ really? — They’re actually LED lit fans to stop any of it overheating. Good idea imo.
March 12, 2008 16:13pm
What are the dimensions on this, would love to build something for my consoles as well.
March 12, 2008 17:53pm
agreed, this cheep shelf with holes cut for lights is amazing. how on earth did you make it?
March 12, 2008 18:53pm
nice looking unit except the l.e.d.’s would be annoying if placed beside a tv, (distracting with the lights off beside a tv you’re trying to play on.
also who needs a pc now, seriously it’s just overkill if you have the money to waste on one sure but you can play most games on a console without the need to constantly swap for bigger and better parts costing about as much as a complete console, and still end up with choppy frame rates. only thing a true gamer needs a dreamcast, and a super nintendo as well, high five on the nes XD
March 12, 2008 19:22pm
Ditch the Wii to make it perfect.
March 12, 2008 20:58pm
Mac can run vista and pc games better than most off the shelf pcs… However with a cool setup like this, I’da like to see a custom build pc too if you’re a serious gamer. I too, however, separate my pc from my home theater. I prefer my 22″ monitor to my 40″ HDTV for pc gaming.
March 13, 2008 13:00pm
so umm this guy had an ungly crappy shelving unit and he put all his gaming system on it, wow, that is AMAZING, and then cut out holes and installed some led lit fans :O im shitting myself thinking how incredible this is. the stupid things are the stand for each system with open bottom vent and the controller hooks. jesus this thing blows
March 13, 2008 19:26pm
hes up late his clocks read 3 41 and bedroom clock reads 3 42 so he must not have a life im loving that games case though its banging need an elite cos its like a thousand times better than everything there except the nez
March 13, 2008 21:13pm
Or it could be the middle of the afternoon. Or it could be that at 3:41 AM there’s not much to do outside of your own home many places anyway. Or it could be…
Do I really need to go on? How does his clock reading any time at all imply he must not have a life.
And depending on what his (or her) personal schedule is, 3:41 may be a totally normal time to be awake, maybe he works nights and this is his day off.
March 13, 2008 22:56pm
@S
I was going to say the same thing. I could do the same thing witch cardboard boxes
March 14, 2008 18:35pm
this is dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb [...]
March 15, 2008 4:04am
no, the perfect gamers case is called a PC. get it straight.
March 16, 2008 2:25am
didnt you forget to mention your apple tv? and the other guy is right all you need is a pc and a wii so go suck my ****
March 17, 2008 0:43am
Too big
March 22, 2008 0:58am
Actually, if you look to the left of the picture, you can see a Netgear router, indicating that indeed, at least one PC is nearby. And with all the cords you can see behind the router, I’m guessing that that big black thing you can see the edge of is either a monitor or a television. Perhaps he has his PC hooked up to his TV?
And what’s with all the haters? Is your setup any better? Yeah, it may not be the best thing in the world, but it’s pretty damn cool.
April 1, 2008 15:24pm
I agree with wren. And i also want to add the fact that those of u who are bashing the setup probly cant even afford all the stuff shown.
April 1, 2008 19:12pm
I don’t understand what all the hype is all about?
The only thing that is different is that he has put pc led cooling fans into the sides?
An easier way to do this is if you brought Car neons from http://www.halfords.co.uk
Or I have seen on the metacafe website a guy has adapted his computer speaker system to have flashing leds which dance with the music. The cover he used was a condom and the finished item looked spectacular!
But anyways well done for trying. Perhaps I should upload pictures of my system?
Anyway guys check out my website and let me know what you think. All comments are good comments even negative. =)
April 5, 2008 11:49am
Wow, I respect the DIY factor, but with all those open fans, that thing has got to be the loud as damn. Still, pretty cool.
April 27, 2008 2:52am
Just stumbling through.
I noticed you have the dvd player stacked on your dvr up top. Just a work of caution; the hard drive in my dvr overheated and burned out being stacked the same way
May 14, 2008 2:59am
its what you need
May 25, 2008 0:41am
what a waste of money! go outside, go for a walk, smell the flowers, and then wonder why your power bill is so high!
June 5, 2008 20:32pm
“by bob doom — March 8, 2007 21:57pm
With all of that he couldn’t afford a 1st party gamecube controller?”
bob doom what is ur problem???? some ppl don’t want a stupid 1st party gamecbe controler. i know i’ve got thru life without one.
June 9, 2008 17:26pm
One day the dude that built that cabinet will go outside and will meet a girl. Said girl may even get naked for him.
June 16, 2008 0:58am
thats a rockband guitar not guitar hero
June 29, 2008 9:25am
That’s gonna suck up alot of energy if those custom LED computer cooling fans cant be turned on individualy, he can only play one console at a time. Plus, I would have taken the pucture after having bought a HDTV.
September 4, 2008 15:49pm
Most of you people are realizing that the case being perfect has nothing to do with LEDs or the controller mounts. It is the fans that make this case great. Proper airflow is a must for all current gen systems. A case like this allows you to enclose your systems and have them in a uniform setup, with a good deal of airflow to keep things cool. Kudos on this case, it is pretty damn cool.
November 20, 2008 17:33pm
I thought I had a good sett up. I installed several fans underneath all of my gaming machines to help alleviate the heat but this is beautiful.
November 20, 2008 19:11pm
Considering that at least three of those consoles play dvds, what’s the point of having the dvd player? They seem a tad obsolete these days.
November 21, 2008 5:36am
where’s the PC? Can’t be an “ultimate” gamers rig without that I’m afraid…
November 21, 2008 18:34pm
It’s missing two things:
A gaming PC,
A Nintendo 64!
November 23, 2008 3:01am
Dude, How is this the ultimate gamer’s rig?
It’s missing the most important system.
THE DREAMCAST
November 23, 2008 9:58am
pc’s need to be constantly upgraded to play the latest and greatest, if all you want t do is dump money into a pc just to play games then they are great, Pc’s are to create games, consoles are to play them, using a powerful pc to play games is such a waste…..
November 23, 2008 23:47pm
@LeMelon So true on the 64.
@Zack LEDs don’t use much power at all, actually. Cheaper than turning on the light in the room, but I can’t say the same thing about the fans.
I happen to have a rare, top loading NES sitting under my television right now, complete with one of the rounded controllers that came with it.
November 24, 2008 21:44pm
Nice but needs to be 120mm fans.. those little 90′s have to be loud as shit
November 26, 2008 2:16am
hey man i dont know if you still view this but if is at all possible to get the specs. for this rig on http://www.instructables.com/ gamers everywhere will love you myself included
November 27, 2008 10:32am
completely worthless without a PC.
I suppose if you don’t like playing FPS, or RTS, or (good) RPGs this would be acceptable.
November 30, 2008 0:25am
where the fuck is the n64
December 1, 2008 6:34am
“by mr flibble — November 27, 2008 10:32am
completely worthless without a PC.
I suppose if you don’t like playing FPS, or RTS, or (good) RPGs this would be acceptable.”
i agree.
December 1, 2008 22:42pm
Its… beautiful!
December 2, 2008 4:27am
fuck that shit get a PC you fucking N00b
December 2, 2008 15:44pm
A gamer’s case without a PC is a laugh
December 3, 2008 15:56pm
Maybe, just MAYBE his PC is off-camera. *gasp*
December 8, 2008 2:36am
for all the nights he is not getting laid
December 10, 2008 10:10am
CRAP!!! What a load of crap!! Get a fricken PC dipshit
December 10, 2008 11:04am
thats not a fucking case, its a shelf, how about you do something worth while for once ?
December 21, 2008 1:25am
I highly doubt those fans are useful for anything besides creating noise and sucking power. The consoles already have adequate passive cooling being that they get airflow from all sides. Add to that the fact that those fans are meant to be placed in enclosed boxes to create airflow THROUGH it (i.e. not just to blow air over it, but rather pull air through and out of it, that doesn’t work well in an open system like this). That’s why they put the fans on the inside of a computer case.
Honestly, I don’t know why you’d need all those fans anyway. Is he running all of those systems 24/7 concurrently? I can have my Wii on for hours and there’s no noticeable problems with heat. I guess I can’t speak for the XBox or PS, but one would think that manufacturers would ensure enough cooling on their own without having to rely on some lame external fans. Hell, the cases from those systems probably insulate most of any external cooling effect those fans have anyway.
March 28, 2009 11:14am
You can see the TV on the left side of the picture; not a projector.
September 30, 2009 11:53am
How is that perfect? It’s too big and ugly as hell.
January 18, 2010 22:54pm
any1 who says 360 is better than ps3 is just in deniel the ps3 has a better graphics card, prosessor, we have wifi built in, built in hd player, blue tooth , better refreshment rate (1080p) free online network, upgradeable hdd (you have it aswell but its harder to replace), web browser, rechargeable controllers (you also have but you have to buy it), are controllers are also motion senstive (sixaxis) what do you have halo, gears,party chat and a monthly xbox live fee im so jealous oh ya and you can play music during gameplay but guess what my ipod and 250watt per chanle reciver can do the same thing so suck it
October 4, 2010 3:15am
Dylan not a single person compared Xbox to playstation and real men don’t need to compare when we have both
October 11, 2010 0:43am
awww look simple but cool perfect idea with the fan.
March 4, 2011 12:06pm
Where’s the PS3 Controller??