We recently previewed the Smooth Creations Trek 08 custom paint job that featured some insane graphic talent that had been applied like a fine hotrod of yesteryear. Unlike a true hotrod, however, it did not attract any scantily-clad women at the beach. But, I didn't exactly truck the case out to the beach. And my wife might object to cruising for ... never mind. I haven't been to the beaches in ages anyway. Suffice it to say that the hotrod here in question never saw the outdoors, but did get lots of action in the form of gaming and benchmarking. Exciting stuff!!
For those of you who may not have heard of Smooth Creations, you have probably seen photos of their work around the Web, particularly in coverage of the various tradeshows and conventions. Founded in 1999 by an automotive finishing expert, Smooth Creations is a company that specializes in custom artwork on computer cases and they detail cases just like a hotrod car: all paints used are automotive basecoats/clearcoats. They have teamed up with Diamond Multimedia to produce custom gaming systems for consumers who crave something out of the ordinary. Diamond Multimedia is a widely recognized company in the fields of graphics, sound and communications, and associated multimedia technologies. They carry a full line of graphics cards and specialize in high-performance products.
After our initial look at the Trek 08 from the outside, admiring the airbrush work and reflections in the clearcoats, it was time to pop the hood and see what powered this beast. Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.
