Ghetto Computers

Happy Holidays!

ghettocomputers — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:00:57 +0000

What to do when you want a really portable computer but lack the funds? Keep it ghetto.

I’m quickly running out of material to post. If you want to see Ghetto Computers survive, please send me pics of the homemade modifications that you’ve made to your computers and peripherals. Email address is ghettocomps@gmail.com

Posted in Cases, Duct Tape, Laptop, Metal, Wood, WTF? Tagged: computer, computer case, Computer Mods, DIY, ghetto, ghetto computer, hack, homemade, laptop, portable, ugly, Wood

Ghetto Networking

ghettocomputers — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:00:25 +0000

Not all ghetto projects are constrained to the computer case. This is what one user constructed to improve the directionality and sensitivity of his wireless network card. The best part is that it actually works really well!

Posted in Network Equipment, Other Peripherals, Wireless Tagged: aluminum, computer, Computer Mods, DIY, ghetto, ghetto computer, hack, homemade, network, reflector, Wireless

Naked Rack

ghettocomputers — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Here’s a case that lets it all hang out. It’s actually not a bad idea – doesn’t use much space, well cooled, flexible – if only it wasn’t so ugly!

Please send me pics of the homemade modifications that you’ve made to your computers and peripherals. I’d like to post regular updates that showcase the best (ie. worst) work that you’ve done. Email address is ghettocomps@gmail.com

Posted in Basket, Cases, Metal, Zip Ties Tagged: computer, computer case, Computer Mods, DIY, ghetto, ghetto computer, hack, homemade, Metal, rack, ugly, wire

Friday Failure

ghettocomputers — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:35 +0000

This builder had the great idea of building his computer into his desk…let’s hope that it has a door that can be closed to hide this.

Posted in Cases, Wood, WTF? Tagged: computer, computer case, Computer Mods, desk, DIY, ghetto, ghetto computer, hack, homemade, ugly, Wood

Busted Blocks

ghettocomputers — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:00:02 +0000

I’ve said it before that there are some amazingly good Lego computers cases…this isn’t one of them.

Posted in Cases, Plastic Tagged: computer, computer case, Computer Mods, DIY, ghetto, ghetto computer, hack, homemade, lego, Plastic

Retirement Time

ghettocomputers — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:00:54 +0000

When your case starts to look this sad and tired, it’s time to consider retirement…just like with people.

Posted in Cases, Cooling, Metal Tagged: computer, computer case, Computer Mods, Cooling, DIY, ghetto, ghetto computer, hack, homemade, ugly

Friday Failure

ghettocomputers — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:53 +0000

One would think that if you went to all the effort of building a sweet water-cooled setup with fancy light up fans, you might spend the extra few dollars to put it in a decent case, eh?

Posted in Cases, Cooling, Plastic Tagged: caseless, computer, Computer Mods, Cooling, DIY, fans, ghetto, ghetto computer, hack, homemade, ugly, water

Pitiful Powerbook

ghettocomputers — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:59:01 +0000

Here’s a contribution by reader Vijay:

“i paid 2600 for my powerbook, couldn’t help but fix it up 3 years later. I ziptied the case together cos i lost the screws, then the keyboard was broken so i velcro’d a cardboard piece ontop to cover the internals. If i pull it off i can see the inside of it. I have a foldable usb keyboard that i bought so that i can still use it. The trackpad still works original woo”

Keyboard on.

Keyboard off.

Posted in Cardboard, Cases, Laptop, Zip Ties Tagged: Cardboard, computer, computer case, Computer Mods, DIY, ghetto, ghetto computer, hack, homemade, laptop, ziptie

Friday Failure

ghettocomputers — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:36 +0000

When your computer needs a fan like this just to keep running, I think it’s time to back off the overclock just a little bit.

Posted in Cases, Computer Mods, Cooling, Metal Tagged: computer, computer case, Computer Mods, Cooling, DIY, fan, ghetto, ghetto computer, hack, homemade, ugly

Double Decker

ghettocomputers — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:44 +0000

So what does the true ghetto builder do when they can’t find a box that’s big enough for their needs? They simply tape 2 boxes together.

Posted in Cardboard, Cases, computer case, Duct Tape Tagged: box, Cardboard, computer, computer case, Computer Mods, DIY, Duct Tape, ghetto, ghetto computer, hack, homemade, ugly