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Case modding is the artistic modification of a computer chassis (often just refered to as the case), often also involving peripheral components. Many people, particulary hardware enthusiasts use case mods to illustate a computers power. The terminology "mod" is short for "modification."
History
Most computers used to be sold in a functional "beige box" format. Although this served the purpose of containing the components of a personal computer, many people found them plain and unattractive. So to solve this, people either made their own cases, or started modifing them. Case modification became mainsteam when the Apple iMac was released, which went against the beige box design around at the time. Since then many manufacturers sell pre modded cases to make it easier to have such a case. Beige box computers are now starting to become rare as OEM cases are also designed to be artistic.
Modifications
Popular modifications include coloured cases, case windows to peek inside (usually made out of plexiglass), coloured lights that illumainate the case and make it glow (these are usually cold cathode lights, neon lights or LEDs (any light that does not emit heat is good - we want to avoid adding extra heat to the case where possible)), fans with lights, non-standard motherboard colours (most motherboards are dark green), LCD status panels, pictures on the glass, plus case stickers. The more dedicated modders turn their case into a work of art.
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