The thrilling conclusion of the ThermalTake modding competitors, also called the CaseMOD academy, is close to, which implies it’s time to examine in on the groups participating to see how their tasks are coming alongside. For the uninitiated, this competitors sees 5 two-person groups tackle thrilling and bold customized PC builds with the winner finally being the crew judged to have designed and executed the perfect PC construct. Groups have been constructing their PCs since August, and now the ultimate submissions have been made and there’s no going again. The groups are competing for a primary prize of $2,500, with second place incomes $1,500 and third place taking house $1,000.
Who’s participating?
As a reminder, the 5 groups participating on this CaseMOD academy competitors are;
- 2 Guys 1 Case – Richi and Daniel aren’t in need of expertise, however might complacency be an element when the chips are down?
- Artificer & Neophyte – Fans Tom and James laid their playing cards on the desk early, revealing plans for a Warhammer-themed construct, however is it sufficient to safe the title?
- Nerds & Noobs – Michael is bringing his cousin Cheryl alongside for the experience, and because the crew title suggests, one-half of this crew is new to the modding sport.
- Workforce AML – Father and son duo Richard and Lucas are utilizing this competitors as a technique to bond over a shared pastime. Will the grasp and apprentice dynamic serve them effectively?
- Workforce IST – Household is the secret once more on this father-and-daughter crew. Jason has over 16 years of PC constructing expertise, and even a earlier win in a Thermaltake competitors, however can he repeat this achievement along with his daughter in tow?
The Last Builds
The construct interval for this competitors ended on November 1, and the submissions from every crew are in. We have now 5 unbelievable customized gaming PCs, all constructed utilizing the identical pool of elements comprised of Thermaltake gear and components from the competitors sponsors. Every PC can use the next elements:
- Intel Core i7-14700K
- Zotac Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 AMP AIRO
- Asus Strix Z790-F gaming WiFi II motherboard
- Thermaltake TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 5,600MT/s
- 2TB Samsung Evo 990 Professional SSD
- TOUGHFAN EX Professional followers
- SWAFAN EX RGB cooling fan
- Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1,200W ATX3.1 PSU
- Thermaltake CTW E600 MX, CTE C700, CTE C750, or CTE T500 case
- Pacific Robust C360 DDC Arduous Tube Package
As for the ultimate builds themselves, right here’s what every crew has turned in.
2 Guys 1 Case – By no means Simply Drive
This construct is a basic car-inspired battle station, utilizing the Hyundai Ioniq 5 because the automobile of affect. In such a clear show as this, there is no such thing as a hiding any errors, and each your cable administration and liquid cooling must be firstclass, and this crew delivered that definitely.
Artificer & Neophyte – MK.V1 Battlestation
This crew promised a Warhammer PC construct, and boy did they ship. This beautiful Area Marine construct is immediately recognizable, even to those that aren’t essentially followers of the Warhammer pastime. This construct is worthy of an viewers with the emperor himself.
Nerds & Noobs – TT Burlesque
In a unique tackle a customized gaming PC, this burlesque construct takes sturdy affect from Moulin Rouge, even that includes the long-lasting Woman Marmalade music lyrics printed throughout the case. The design is daring and will have simply left extra as much as the creativeness, however the effort to go the additional mile, together with having the burlesque dolls, is such a pleasant contact.
Workforce AML – Excessive Voltage
One benefit of not tying a PC construct to a notable model or pastime is that you’ve got much more artistic freedom, and this sci-fi-looking construct leaves loads of room for creativeness to run wild. Clear but vibrant, this construct is dropped at life due to refined lighting and a intelligent alternative of colors.
Workforce IST – Challenge Pandora (Avatar)
This beautiful Avatar PC construct would make James Cameron himself blush. In case you’re going to sort out such a widely known and well-liked property to construct a gaming PC round, it is advisable ensure you do it justice, and this last product is definitely breathtaking.
Methods to vote
In case you’ve acquired a favorite construct from the above choices, you possibly can vote to your winner between November 1 and December 5 at 12PM GMT. You possibly can head to the competitors Fb web page to take a look at every crew’s journey, and the ultimate builds in additional element, then solid your vote. Don’t neglect, everybody that locations a vote will probably be entered into our Intel Core Extremely 7 Processor Worldwide Giveaway.
In case you can’t make it all the way down to the London retailer, you possibly can nonetheless enter right here.
Vote Right here: http://bit.ly/2024CASEMODACADEMYVOTING, or scan the QR code within the picture beneath:
Voting / Giveaway ends December 15 at 12pm. One fortunate winner will probably be chosen at random from the entire votes obtained.
The profitable crew will probably be introduced on December 7, 2025. Higher nonetheless, by voting within the competitors, you earn your self the prospect to win some thrilling prizes.
Verify the builds out IRL!
If you wish to get a more in-depth take a look at any of the builds featured within the competitors, you possibly can head to the Intel Future Retailer at 95 Oxford Avenue, London, W1D 2AD. All 5 of the entries will probably be on show to the general public from November 3.
The finale of this occasion will happen on the Scan Computer systems retailer in Bolton on December 7, beginning at 11AM. Intel will probably be there internet hosting a speed-building competitors with the prospect to win a model new Intel Core Extremely 7 CPU, and there may even be a particular F1 driving problem, with prizes up for grabs.
For extra info on the occasion and to observe the journey of our groups to this point, head over to Thermaltake’s official web site.
