"LAN parties might not be as common as they were during the golden age of Counter-Strike and StarCraft, but they still hold a special place in gaming culture. The problem has always been the same: how do you transport a full desktop PC setup without feeling like you're moving an entire office? Laptops work fine for casual gaming, but serious enthusiasts know that nothing beats a custom desktop for raw performance, upgradeability, and that personal touch that comes from building your own rig."
"Irudimen, also known as u/MrFahrenheit3108 on Reddit, apparently got tired of this transportation dilemma and decided to engineer a solution using 3D printing and clever mechanical design. His approach doesn't involve buying expensive LAN party cases or downsizing to small form factor builds that compromise on cooling or expansion. Instead, he created a set of custom brackets, handles, and mounts that transform any standard desktop tower into a genuinely portable gaming station."
"The centerpiece of the design is a robust 3D-printed handle that bolts securely to the top of the PC case using existing mounting holes. Printed in carbon fiber-reinforced PLA for extra strength, the handle distributes weight evenly across the case structure, making it possible to carry both the PC and monitor as a single unit. The ergonomic grip feels comfortable even with heavier mid-tower builds, though the community has noted the importance of proper print orientation and material choice for safety."
LAN parties have declined but desktop PCs remain preferred for performance, upgradeability, and personalization. A designer named Irudimen created custom 3D-printed brackets, handles, and mounts to make full-size towers portable. The design avoids expensive LAN cases and compromising small-form-factor builds. A carbon fiber-reinforced PLA handle bolts to existing mounting holes, distributes weight, and enables carrying the PC and monitor together. An innovative VESA-compatible monitor mount lets the screen sit flush against the case during transport and detach quickly for setup, while a custom stand prevents scratches and impact damage during travel.
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