BOSS FX-57: PC modder's tribute to a classic Mustang

99mustang232 · September 6th, 2006, 01:18 AM

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99mustang232 · September 6th, 2006, 01:19 AM

Most people are happy to have a PC that simply gets the job done. There are a lot of hardcore enthusiasts and gamers, however, who go to great lengths to modify and personalize their computers. Craig Tate (aka Tech Daddy) is recognized as one of the premier modders out there today, and his latest creation is The BOSS FX-57.

Craig is a big fan of the 1969 BOSS 302, and used that car's styling cues as the design inspiration for his new PC. Painted in that familiar orange, and sporting custom BOSS striping, the FX-57 designation goes where you'd normally find the "302," replacing the car's displacement with the name of the AMD Athlon 64-bit processor that gives this BOSS its horsepower.

A custom hood scoop mounted on the top of the case acts as the exhaust port for an "blow hole" fan. "Supercharged 6800GT" adorns the sides, a reference to the machine's video card. Around back, the exhaust fan grilles are made of RC car wheels (brilliant), and the open side panel shows the world perhaps the coolest (and simplest, according to Craig) mod of all: a real air filter mounted atop the CPU heatsink fan. We're not worthy.

Custom lighting adorns everything, and the mouse and keyboard are also painted to match the case. We'll admit to not knowing of any other auto-themed custom PC's, but we're going to go out on a limb here and say that Craig Tate's one-of-a-kind BOSS FX-57 is the benchmark against which all others will be judged

Horseshoeing · September 6th, 2006, 08:24 AM

That is just way cool. I would love to have a PC like that.

B0mb3r645 · September 6th, 2006, 11:58 AM

Ooh, maybe this'll open eyes to modding PC cases? It looks very nice, if I could, I would get it, all I have is a black P.O.S. case with a side window...

Bossman351 · September 6th, 2006, 06:56 PM

I like the air filter idea. It would sure beat the hell out of having to crack the case to blow it out. Just clean the filter every so often. How nifty is that? I think that should be something on all computers, car themed or not.

Roadhawg · September 6th, 2006, 07:07 PM

It has no ponies.......................

Horseshoeing · September 6th, 2006, 08:26 PM

or pipes

mdvaldosta · September 6th, 2006, 08:29 PM

Lol I'm digging the hood scoop

September 6th, 2006, 01:19 AM	#2
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	Most people are happy to have a PC that simply gets the job done. There are a lot of hardcore enthusiasts and gamers, however, who go to great lengths to modify and personalize their computers. Craig Tate (aka Tech Daddy) is recognized as one of the premier modders out there today, and his latest creation is The BOSS FX-57. Craig is a big fan of the 1969 BOSS 302, and used that car's styling cues as the design inspiration for his new PC. Painted in that familiar orange, and sporting custom BOSS striping, the FX-57 designation goes where you'd normally find the "302," replacing the car's displacement with the name of the AMD Athlon 64-bit processor that gives this BOSS its horsepower. A custom hood scoop mounted on the top of the case acts as the exhaust port for an "blow hole" fan. "Supercharged 6800GT" adorns the sides, a reference to the machine's video card. Around back, the exhaust fan grilles are made of RC car wheels (brilliant), and the open side panel shows the world perhaps the coolest (and simplest, according to Craig) mod of all: a real air filter mounted atop the CPU heatsink fan. We're not worthy. Custom lighting adorns everything, and the mouse and keyboard are also painted to match the case. We'll admit to not knowing of any other auto-themed custom PC's, but we're going to go out on a limb here and say that Craig Tate's one-of-a-kind BOSS FX-57 is the benchmark against which all others will be judged __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

September 6th, 2006, 08:24 AM	#3
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	That is just way cool. I would love to have a PC like that. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

September 6th, 2006, 11:58 AM	#4
B0mb3r645 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD (about 4 miles) Posts: 1,071 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ooh, maybe this'll open eyes to modding PC cases? It looks very nice, if I could, I would get it, all I have is a black P.O.S. case with a side window... __________________ "Look up!"

September 6th, 2006, 06:56 PM	#5
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like the air filter idea. It would sure beat the hell out of having to crack the case to blow it out. Just clean the filter every so often. How nifty is that? I think that should be something on all computers, car themed or not. __________________

September 6th, 2006, 07:07 PM	#6
Roadhawg Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 431 iTrader: 0 reviews	It has no ponies....................... __________________ 2003 Mustang Mach1 1995 Thunderbird LX 4.6L; 1995 Mustang 4.2L; Eaton MPX Supercharger, 11.61 @ 118mph

September 6th, 2006, 08:26 PM	#7
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	or pipes __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

September 6th, 2006, 08:29 PM	#8
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol I'm digging the hood scoop

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