GeForce Garage: Mod In Taiwan 2016- Day 2 of 3 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Competitors at Inwin Factory continue their work on their PC modding projects, facing challenges and making progress.

Key Insights

• 😤 Teams are improvising and using materials from hardware stores to add unique elements to their PC mods.
• ⌛ Vinyl printing is a time-saving method for adding details and logos to cases.
• 🥳 Water cooling loops and acrylic parts are popular choices for PC modders.
• 🥳 Painting challenges and errors can occur during the modding process, requiring redoing certain parts.
• 🖐️ Aesthetics play a significant role in PC modding, with focus on the overall look and finish of the cases.
• 🧡 Attention to detail is crucial, with tasks ranging from creating front bezels to integrating electronic components.
• 😤 Each team has its specialization, such as focusing on water cooling, tubing, or finishing touches.

Transcript

[Applause] it's day two of modern Taiwan back at inwin factory in talion City the competitors have already started really excited to see how they turn out let's go check it out as you can see they're already hard at work continuing right where they left off teams have made some pretty good progress I've already seen that BS mods cut out a medieval ... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: How is BS Mods creating a medieval look on their front panel?

BS Mods found a cross-shaped material at Home Depot and cut it up to place it behind the motherboard and reservoir. They will hand-cut strips to go around the window and other border pieces.

Q: What method are they using to add details to the cases?

Instead of using paint, the competitors are using vinyl printing to add details and logos to the cases, including for the sponsors.

Q: What is the Chinese team currently working on?

The Chinese team is working on their water cooling loop, planning to finish the alloy parts before replicating them in acrylic.

Q: What tasks are the teams focusing on today?

The tasks for the day include making the front panel, tubing for water cooling, finishing the front bezel, integrating the window side panel, and installing an LCD screen and the eye of the Titan.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The teams have made good progress, with BS Mods creating a medieval-looking cross on their front panel using materials from Home Depot.

• Vinyl printing is being used to add details and logos to the cases, saving time compared to using paint.

• The Chinese team is working on their water cooling loop, while another team is focusing on the window side panel and front bezel.