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Level 10: the inside-out PC from an alternate dimension
You might think you're looking at the PC of the future, but this prototype by BMW, DesignworksUSA, and computer case and fanmaker Thermaltake exists now. "Level 10" is on display at CeBIT, the world's largest computer expo going on now in Hanover, Germany.
We're guessing that hidden among all that stunning paraphernalia are connecting cables, and maybe even liquid cooling pipes. But then, with such an open design, perhaps ventilation is enhanced enough to be beyond needing such exotica as liquid cooling.
What a brilliant idea — let's stop hiding PC components inside boxes, shine them up in stainless steel and black air-directing shrouds, and leave those innards out in the open for all to see. The concept is similar to those lofts with all the exposed piping and ventilation ductwork. It's positively postmodern.
There's precious little info about this spectacular case design, so we have no idea when it might be available and at what price. We'll be visiting the DesignworksUSA studio in Los Angeles later this month, so we'll find out more details then. In the meantime, check out this gallery of the Level 10 on display.
Carscoop, via CrunchGear
By i1patrick at 1:21 PM ON 03/06/09
That design just screams, "Dust Magnet!"
By Screen Sleuth at 2:46 PM ON 03/06/09
More like it screams "I'm insecure about my masculinity. Look how BIG my computer is!"
By pause.com at 4:25 PM ON 03/06/09
Release timeframe and pricing at pause.com:
http://www.pause.com/index.php/bmw-thinks-outside-the-box-for-thermaltake-level-10-goes-to-11/
By mcborge at 7:56 PM ON 03/06/09
As a hobby system builder i'm always swapping and upgrading my rig, i imagine that this design would make the task so much easier and it looks very trek too which is a big bonus.
COOL case i want one.
By maximusprime at 3:56 PM ON 03/08/09
Why can't it scream, "I'm a really fucking cool computer!"?
By Broken Glepnir at 2:03 PM ON 03/10/09
I actually looks harder to upgrade than other computers. I mean the different parts have to be encased one of those compartments or dust would get on it and it would over heat. So you may be opening and closing several parts in order to upgrade. It seems like more trouble than its worth.
By rekal at 4:40 PM ON 03/10/09
better pictures here. cooool
http://www.cardesign.ru/viewimage/?img=/files/gallery/photo/part_9/90947/file/Thermaltake%20Gaming%20Tower.jpg
By Hyper-interactive at 5:52 AM ON 06/18/09
Come on this looks like a fantastic piece of kit, it may collect dust but if you care enough about your PC(s) you clean them every so often. my only worry is the ventalation in it (i worry about overheating components, thats why i have the xClio A380+). as its made with metal and air brushed black it may be prone to heating but the design looks good enough to tackle that problem. i would so buy one because its sooo different and like nothing ive ever seen and i like individuality.
By Hyper-interactive at 5:54 AM ON 06/18/09
Come on this looks like a fantastic piece of kit, it may collect dust but if you care enough about your PC(s) you clean them every so often. my only worry is the ventalation in it (i worry about overheating components, thats why i have the xClio A380+). as its made with metal and air brushed black it may be prone to heating in those small compartments, but the design looks good enough to tackle that problem. i would so buy one because its sooo different and like nothing ive ever seen and i like individuality.
By Ellimist at 7:15 PM ON 09/23/09
Screen Sleuth, your comment screams "look how much my computer sucks, I can't show it off so I'm going to make fun of yours instead."
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