# Retro Gamer PC Cases The Watercooled NES Computer Case Mod is Meant to Play More Than Mario By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercooled-nes-computer-case-mod References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/nes-water-pc-mod/) & [casemod2011.coolermaster](http://casemod2011.coolermaster.com/profile.php?u=359&c=2) Just when you think you have seen it all with regards to innovative computer cases, along comes the watercooled [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-am02) computer case mod. Modder/gamer Robert Whamm created the case mod for the Cooler Master 2011 Case Mod Competition, a competition that seeks out the best custom computer tower mods and scratch computer case builds. Cramming the guts of a computer into a gaming system is nothing new, but cramming a complete water-cooling system in addition to all the components of a modern-day PC into a gaming system is definitely something worth talking about. The PC features a [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monoblock) Blu-ray Drive, TopPower Flex ATX 300 Watt PSU, a i5 2400 3.1 ghz quad core processor and 8 GB of PNY Optima DDR3 ram. On the non-tech side of things, the computer has been tastefully painted black and features an homage to classic [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acemagic-retro-x5) games such as Excitebike and JAWS. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Watercooled PC Cases:** The watercooled NES computer case mod showcases the potential for incorporating water-cooling systems into custom PC cases. - **Custom Computer Tower Mods:** The Cooler Master 2011 Case Mod Competition highlights the demand for unique and customized computer tower mods. - **Gaming System Crossovers:** The integration of gaming systems and modern PCs presents opportunities to cater to gamers with multi-functional devices. ### Where This Applies - **Computer Hardware:** The watercooled NES computer case mod demonstrates the potential for innovation and expansion within the computer hardware industry. - **Gaming Hardware:** The fusion of gaming systems and PC components opens up new possibilities for the gaming hardware industry. - **Customization Services:** The demand for unique computer tower mods creates opportunities for businesses offering customization services in the tech industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alien-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aftershock-pc-case.md) - [Sneaker-Styled Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooler-master-sneaker-x.md) - [Retro-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silverstone-flp01.md) - [90s-Inspired PC Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maingear-retro98.md) - [80s Gaming-Inspired Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acemagic-retro-x5.md) - [Elegant Open-Air PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cougar-cratus.md) - [Custom Watercooled PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o11d.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Ultra-Spacious Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haf-700-evo.md)