What makes a computer a MDPC??

[dualbrain]

In the end it's all words - and in a gallery it's quiet in general. You go there, look, get something out of it and leave. Some could say that everything a human took in his hands to make a unique item out of it with the goal to get something beautiful for his eyes is an artwork. But it's just words - everyone has his own interpretation. So let's just do.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

In the end it's all words - and in a gallery it's quiet in general. You go there, look, get something out of it and leave. Some could say that everything a human took in his hands to make a unique item out of it with the goal to get something beautiful for his eyes is an artwork. But it's just words - everyone has his own interpretation. So let's just do.

Thats a really good point Nils. In a sense once an MDPC becomes an MDPC it is art (in terms of soundood's definition)- by that I mean it goes to the gallery in photographic form and it sits there to serve no other purpose than looking beautiful.

[dualbrain]

A big moment for computer design in my opinion, (based on a 2006 build) - rebuild in 2009 just for MDPC and this answers the question about "what makes a computer a MDPC?" pretty good Big congratulations to Pius, who - in my opinion - changes "the game". Impressive that he built this concept already in 2006. Far ahead of its time and now even better.

Here we go with another world-premiere: MDPC 031 @ www.million-dollar-pc.com

Be inspired - no matter if you like it or not!

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Wow thats quite a modern design he's the guy who built the "all one big waterblock" pc right? just outstanding work

[dualbrain]

The one block design was by someone else as far as I remember. The one-block design system fell down during the MDPC photoshoot ... not kidding.

But let's focus on 031 "Edelweiss". There is so much inspiration in it - it's marvelous. Even more when you consider that it was basically done in 2006 (in black color at that time). I asked him for better photos and then he said: It's taken apart in the cellar. 2 weeks and a red-sleeve-pack from me later he came up with "I just rebuild it and changed almost everything" That guy is just "the man": No talk - just actions!

[jimmyxxx]

MDPC is:
-Uniqueness
-Style
-Elegance

And a good camera with a good stage and a good lighting

[dualbrain]

Camera is not important if the system is uber-inspiring. He just improvised as most do. Don't need more than a 250$ cam: http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/sys...-edelweiss.htm

[MulletBoy]

wow ... that new system is truly something else... i like it.... wow

is there a build log somewhere for that machine?

[dualbrain]

nope too bad there isn't one - Pius doesn't hang out in communities - he just builds He didn't even write anything when I requested photos of the 2006 system ... he just built a new one and then send me a mail telling me that he didn't do new photos - but that he rebuilt the system Interesting man I must say!

[lkiller123]

Camera is not important if the system is uber-inspiring. He just improvised as most do. Don't need more than a 250$ cam: http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/sys...-edelweiss.htm

I totally agree. A few days ago, I asked my dad for some money so I can buy a DSLR (I am only 14!!!!!!!!), and he said, "A best photographer can take the best picture with the worst camera." He also told me to take a look at David Burnett's photography of Al Gore in 2001, and I could not believe that the picture was taken with a Holga! Well, at this point, I HAD to agree with him since he had a master degree at the UCLA school of films

[shazza]

Edelweiss is truly inspiring, Nils! Thanks for alerting us to another wonderful MDPC!

[kiyka]

Slickness.
Elegance.

[dro]

Im stoked~

trully unique build

[dualbrain]

I am happy that you enjoy it

[Osterman]

Wow that was bringed from the future
But I have to say it... it remembered me to the new thermaltake case, it has those layers improved for each thing, such as hdd, dvd/cd writer and MB.

But... this one is PRETY NICE. I love that cable magnagemente, and I love it more when is combined.
And finally... now I dont want to participate

[dualbrain]

It was done in 2006
It was rebuild for MDPC in 2009 (white instead black, sleeved, and I think new waterblocks that he made himself ... and of course good photos)

[lkiller123]

This is excellent. Fits the requirement of "No Compromise."
This machine just shows EVERYTHING, in a beautiful way

[defect9]

if computers normally looked that awesome, more people would buy them as showpieces.

[breathemetal]

who built that?!

[dualbrain]

MDPC Pius

[lkiller123]

I thought Chuck Norris built it

[dualbrain]

No - he built Chuck Norris

[Serpentarius]

one thing i see in MDPCs is ... there's quite a number of TJ-07s

[lkiller123]

one thing i see in MDPCs is ... there's quite a number of TJ-07s

Because they are the best-looking cases

[shazza]

one thing i see in MDPCs is ... there's quite a number of TJ-07s

I counted 4 TJ-07s amongst the 30+ rigs on MDPC. Of those, 3 were by Charles - and each one tops the one before, and 1 by dualbrain.

If a person is aiming to get on MDPC, I think it will be doubly hard using a TJ-07. They've been done by the best, and most of us will just be copying. There are many beautiful TJ-07 builds that are not on MDPC - not because they aren't wonderfully done, but because they aren't necessarily unique and advancing the process. That takes away nothing from these builds. I'd be proud to have one sitting on my desk.

(Note, this is just my 2 cents / assumption)