DIYer crafts Victorian-style all-in-one PC

It's getting tough for steampunk fans to out-do one another these days, but DIYer Jake von Slatt has taken a solid shot at the crown with his latest creation, which one-ups most of the competition by going the all-in-one route. Of course, the fact that added thickness only adds extra character in this case makes things slightly easier but, as you can see in the fairly thorough how-to linked below, it's still not something to be attempted lightly, with it even including a nail-biting encounter of a monitor with a table saw. Click on through for a video of that, and plenty more pictures of the entire process.

[Via Uber Review]

[RG man @ Apr 24th 2008 6:47PM]

but why?

[kyle allen @ Apr 24th 2008 6:48PM]

kuz its awesome DUH!!!!

[mike @ Apr 24th 2008 6:49PM]

Its arty...


And sooooo ugly I want to cry!

[Argot @ Apr 24th 2008 7:01PM]

Because they can...

[Kique @ Apr 24th 2008 6:50PM]

Yeah, but... does it play d.. Crysis?

[Ville Wilson @ Apr 24th 2008 7:00PM]

No, but it plays DOOM!!!

[Esat Dedezade @ Apr 25th 2008 4:18AM]

*Weeps*

[~~Tito~~ @ Apr 24th 2008 6:50PM]

For the people with a Victorian style house. Who has those?

[Ally @ Apr 24th 2008 7:00PM]

I believe Andrew Ryan has one..

[Shawn @ Apr 24th 2008 9:41PM]

ughh.. Unfortunately my sister-in-law does.

[frankXchange @ Apr 24th 2008 11:16PM]

It is fantastic work. It's the baroque end of Victorian design - influenced by French Imperial I think. A bit over the top for my taste, but still amazing. I love Victorian design. I'm currently renting a Victorian town house, with large arched doorways and windows, and 12-14 foot high ceilings. Wonderful feeling of space, and with the use of ceiling fans, I don't seem to need the air conditioner.

[Kique @ Apr 24th 2008 6:50PM]

PD: direct link here http://steampunkworkshop.com/victorian-all-one-pc

[mushrooshi @ Apr 24th 2008 6:53PM]

A serious actual question:

Do people actually use these, or do they have another computer that they use regularly?

I know I would keep mine on display, so I don't ruin it. It looks pretty fragile too (the keyboard).

[Argot @ Apr 24th 2008 7:02PM]

If I ever own a zeppelin company I'm getting one of those for my HQ.

[Andy Anonymous @ Apr 24th 2008 8:14PM]

Those keyboards are actually extremely sturdy. He's made them before on their own, and he uses old IBM PS/2 warhorse keyboards as the base, and builds them out of machined metal pieces.

[Van @ Apr 24th 2008 7:21PM]

Sell it to the Queen!

[Neebs @ Apr 24th 2008 7:26PM]

I knew I had seen that keyboard before..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Steamtop.jpg

Uploaded 4 months ago...

[gaforces @ Apr 24th 2008 7:37PM]

Thats nice work!

[pete @ Apr 24th 2008 7:38PM]

This computer will perfectly blend in my rococo style furniture and velvety red silk rose patterned wallpaper. I want one.

Henrietta von trotta the third.

[Danny @ Apr 24th 2008 7:46PM]

How long before the obligatory "iMac ripoff" comment?

[Fara @ Apr 24th 2008 8:13PM]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[Drew Scott @ Apr 24th 2008 9:34PM]

actually, you were the first. nicely done.

[ecobore @ Apr 24th 2008 7:48PM]

That is hideous beyond belief - I would rather have a hello kitty pc than that monster!!!

[Anthony H. @ Apr 24th 2008 8:22PM]

Haha, awesome.

[Carl Vitullo @ Apr 24th 2008 8:58PM]

its a good victorian styling.
for the keyboard.
the monitor is not great.

[YoMomma @ Apr 24th 2008 9:10PM]

thats fucking ugly, this is the 21st century not the 15th century people.

[Reader @ Apr 25th 2008 2:10AM]

I hate antiques, but would love to have one of these.

[ITRanger @ Apr 25th 2008 5:44AM]

Sorry, had to do this, but 15th century!!! Push it up a bit 16th,17th,18th ... 19th!

There you go, just don't go time travelling looking for old Queen Vic in the 15th century!

However, if you do and you wait around a wee bit, you might be able to get in touch with Elizabeth I.

[YoMomma @ Apr 24th 2008 9:10PM]

BTW thats an iMac ripoff, sue them Apple!!!!!!

[happy_penguin @ Apr 24th 2008 11:22PM]

Please...

[Schfelzerberg @ Apr 24th 2008 9:43PM]

Awesome. Now all I need is a chateau, a slew of butlers and maids, and loads of cash. I'd hate to see this thing in a typical office setting.

[Sean O @ Apr 24th 2008 10:13PM]

The perfect tool if you want to challenge someone on Myspace to a duel.

[Press er John @ Apr 24th 2008 10:56PM]

I love steampunk re-toolings like this. I'd have a house full of them... if I didn't have the artistic skill of a newt.

[kg1 @ Apr 24th 2008 11:53PM]

I. Want. One.

[mrpoo @ Apr 25th 2008 12:23AM]

Only with a Freud blade.

[Wlerin @ Apr 25th 2008 1:14AM]

A) Victorian/Edwardian is 19th through early 20th century, not the "15th" century.

B) That computer is awesome. 21st century tech with a 19th century look and feel. Of course, I am a little biased, since I like steampunk. Or at least, I kinda do... along with future fantasy, low fantasy, etc. etc. (and I'm sure ya'll don't really care that much anyway).

[Scott @ Apr 25th 2008 5:35AM]

I just thought up what a cool speaker setup should be for these:

Dual miniature audio frequency modulated tesla coils.

You can't get any more steampunk then to make your sound from lightening.

[R1cebrner @ Apr 25th 2008 10:54AM]

Where do i Purchase the barebones, the wife may let me have a computer somewhere other then my cave

[blueeyesm @ Apr 25th 2008 3:30PM]

Easier thing to do is make the rest of the house look like your cave ;)

[danielryandesign @ Apr 25th 2008 12:48PM]

ummm try Rococo style.... so not victorian! 1700's

[Brian @ Apr 25th 2008 4:25PM]

"added thickness only adds extra character in this case"

Oh, how true that is... :)