# Toy Brick PC Cases The LEGO PC 1.0 Keeps Your Computer Looking and Running Cool By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-pc References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/04/27/lego-pc-casemod/) & [techpowerup](http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2980.html) Modder gi0v3 has boldly gone where no modder has gone before with his LEGO PC 1.0. The LEGO PC 1.0 is a computer case made entirely out of LEGO blocks. Encasing your computer in a box made of [LEGOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-microscope) may not seem like the best idea, as computers in closed boxes are prone to overheating; however, Gi0v3 was genius enough to drill holes into his LEGOs to increase airflow. The result is a computer case that not only looks cool but is probably more efficient at keeping its components cool than a high-end case -- a good thing, as this computer is running some serious hardware. According to Technabob, the Lego PC 1.0 has an "AMD Athlon II 605e quad-core CPU running at 2.3GHz attached to an [ASUS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401) Mini-ITX board. It’s fully-outfitted with USB3, SATA3, Bluetooth and WiFi, and has 8GB of zippy SODDR3-1333 RAM. It’s also got a pair of [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilehelp-smart) 250GB hard drives, a slot-loading DVD-RW and an ATI Radeon HD 5570 GPU." Consider your world rocked. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modder PC Cases:** The LEGO PC 1.0 demonstrates the potential for creating unique and efficient PC cases using unconventional materials. - **LEGO Modding:** The LEGO PC 1.0 showcases the trend of using LEGO blocks for creating custom modifications in electronics. - **Efficient Cooling Solutions:** The LEGO PC 1.0 highlights the innovation opportunity of enhancing cooling performance in computer cases. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the market for unconventional PC cases, such as the LEGO PC 1.0, to cater to unique customer preferences. - **Modding Community:** The modding community can leverage the popularity of the LEGO PC 1.0 to expand their offerings and engage with enthusiasts interested in customizing electronics. - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry could explore partnerships or collaborations with modders like Gi0v3 to develop innovative cooling solutions for enhanced performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alien-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aftershock-pc-case.md) - [Building Block Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ps-one.md) - [Retro-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro95.md) - [Minimalist Computer Chassis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-2.md) - [Retro-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silverstone-flp01.md) - [High-Performance LED Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerocool-menace-saturn-rgb-tower-case.md) - [Game-Inspired Bright Pcs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-officially-licensed.md) - [Sneaker-Styled Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooler-master-sneaker-x.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md)