{"id":102088,"date":"2016-09-18T08:16:44","date_gmt":"2016-09-18T06:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=102088"},"modified":"2016-09-18T08:18:37","modified_gmt":"2016-09-18T06:18:37","slug":"5-incredible-star-wars-gaming-pcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/102088-5-incredible-star-wars-gaming-pcs","title":{"rendered":"5 incredible Star Wars gaming PCs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re a hardcore PC gamer or just\u00a0use a\u00a0computer for more regular activities, it isn&#8217;t difficult to appreciate the amazing work done by case modders around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Star Wars is among the most popular themes for custom gaming rigs, and some modders go so far as to build entire cases based on Star Wars characters and vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Check out these absolutely jaw-dropping custom-built gaming PCs below:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Venator-Class Destroyer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This insane custom-built PC gaming case is a model of a Venator-Class Imperial Destroyer from Star Wars.<\/p>\n<p>It features a ridiculous amount of LED lighting, a 400m radiator, and a full custom watercooling loop.<\/p>\n<p>The case was built for CES 2016 and shown off at the MSI booth, where the folks over at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gamersnexus.net\/news-pc\/2259-star-wars-destroyer-case-mod-ces\" target=\"_blank\">GamersNexus <\/a><\/strong>got to check it out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6e4a2dcf02a1ca77fb3773e2f6b638d0_XL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102092\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6e4a2dcf02a1ca77fb3773e2f6b638d0_XL.jpg\" alt=\"Star Wars Venerator Case\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6e4a2dcf02a1ca77fb3773e2f6b638d0_XL.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6e4a2dcf02a1ca77fb3773e2f6b638d0_XL-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/star-wars-case-mod-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102098\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/star-wars-case-mod-5.jpg\" alt=\"star-wars-case-mod-5\" width=\"751\" height=\"700\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/star-wars-case-mod-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102096\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/star-wars-case-mod-4.jpg\" alt=\"star-wars-case-mod-4\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/star-wars-case-mod-4.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/star-wars-case-mod-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/star-wars-case-mod-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102094\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/star-wars-case-mod-2.jpg\" alt=\"star-wars-case-mod-2\" width=\"1100\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/star-wars-case-mod-2.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/star-wars-case-mod-2-768x466.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>R2-D2 Case\u00a0Mod<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.viralnetics.com\/r2d2-computer-tower-modification\/3\" target=\"_blank\">R2-D2 case mod<\/a><\/strong> is the result of a full transformation carried out by a creative gamer.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0holo-projector on the front of the R2-D2 head even lights up when the SSD is being accessed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102100\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-1.jpg\" alt=\"R2D2 1\" width=\"520\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-1.jpg 520w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-1-230x130.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102102\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-2.jpg\" alt=\"R2D2 2\" width=\"520\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-2.jpg 520w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-2-230x130.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102104\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-3.jpg\" alt=\"R2D2 3\" width=\"520\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-3.jpg 520w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-3-230x130.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102106\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-4.jpg\" alt=\"R2D2 4\" width=\"520\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-4.jpg 520w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/R2D2-4-230x130.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>TIE Fighter Desk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This awesome TIE Fighter desk was built by\u00a0by a DIY gamer\u00a0for an <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extremetech.com\/computing\/75348-science-fiction-case-mod-contest-the-first-winner\" target=\"_blank\">ExtremeTech <\/a><\/strong>case modding competition.<\/p>\n<p>The fighter&#8217;s core houses the relatively small PC, while the rest of the model serves as a desk frame.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102108\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tie Fighter Desk 1\" width=\"450\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-1-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102110\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tie Fighter Desk 2\" width=\"450\" height=\"367\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102112\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tie Fighter Desk 3\" width=\"440\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-3.jpg 440w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-3-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tie-Fighter-Desk-3-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Millennium Falcon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This tiny <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/173362422\/millennium-falcon-custom-gaming-pc?zanpid=2203830424638659584&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=zanox&amp;utm_campaign=row_buyer&amp;utm_content=2165248\" target=\"_blank\">Millennium Falcon<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is\u00a0a unique build, involving the re-purposing of a toy as a case and the inclusion of low-profile PC parts.<\/p>\n<p>The build fits comfortably on a desk, features LED lighting, and retains the toy&#8217;s various quirky functions, including\u00a0laser sounds and flashing lights.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/millennium-falcon-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102114\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/millennium-falcon-1.jpg\" alt=\"millennium falcon 1\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/millennium-falcon-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102116\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/millennium-falcon-2.jpg\" alt=\"millennium falcon 2\" width=\"570\" height=\"402\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/millennium-falcon-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102118\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/millennium-falcon-3.jpg\" alt=\"millennium falcon 3\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/millennium-falcon-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102120\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/millennium-falcon-4.jpg\" alt=\"millennium falcon 4\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Imperial AT-AT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This detailed Mini-ITX PC build was created by a modder named <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asphiax.wordpress.com\/#\" target=\"_blank\">Asphiax<\/a><\/strong>, who specialises in sci-fi case mods.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring a striking lighting scheme and functional frame, this Imperial AT-AT\u00a0gaming PC is sure to grab attention at any LAN.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Imperial-AT-AT.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102126\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Imperial-AT-AT.jpg\" alt=\"Imperial AT-AT\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Imperial-AT-AT.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Imperial-AT-AT-230x130.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Imperial-AT-AT-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102124\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Imperial-AT-AT-3.jpg\" alt=\"Imperial AT-AT 3\" width=\"630\" height=\"1122\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Imperial-AT-AT-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102122\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Imperial-AT-AT-2.jpg\" alt=\"Imperial AT-AT 2\" width=\"630\" height=\"1122\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">More gaming news<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Permalink to Epic ADSL deal from Webafrica \u2014 R39 for 20GB with 1,000GB after-hours\" href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/broadband\/102064-epic-adsl-deal-from-webafrica-r39-for-20gb-with-1000gb-after-hours.html\" rel=\"bookmark\">Epic ADSL deal from Webafrica \u2014 R39 for 20GB with 1,000GB after-hours<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Permalink to Webafrica slashes uncapped ADSL prices\" 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