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Build of the week: POD II, The Stronghold is a shiny hell engine

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By James Davenport published 18 April 2016

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Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 1 of 32
Page 1 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 2 of 32
Page 2 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 3 of 32
Page 3 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 4 of 32
Page 4 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 5 of 32
Page 5 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 6 of 32
Page 6 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 7 of 32
Page 7 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 8 of 32
Page 8 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 9 of 32
Page 9 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 10 of 32
Page 10 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 11 of 32
Page 11 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 12 of 32
Page 12 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 13 of 32
Page 13 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 14 of 32
Page 14 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 15 of 32
Page 15 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 16 of 32
Page 16 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 17 of 32
Page 17 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 18 of 32
Page 18 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

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Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

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Page 20 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

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Page 21 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

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Page 22 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 23 of 32
Page 23 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 24 of 32
Page 24 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

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Page 25 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 26 of 32
Page 26 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

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Page 27 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 28 of 32
Page 28 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 29 of 32
Page 29 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB

PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 30 of 32
Page 30 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

Page 31 of 32
Page 31 of 32

Every Monday, Build of the week highlights a unique rig from the web's most dedicated PC building communities.

Case modder Ali Abbas wanted his latest mod to “portray strength and stability,” in which case, he’s succeeded. The POD (Power on demand) II looks like something the devil might commute in.

But Abbas' description of the POD II might be enough to scare the devil off: “Let’s put it this way. You could drive around with it in the boot at a 100 miles an hour and this baby won’t budge or tilt or give in to centrifugal forces. It stands like a cliff against the tides, so sturdy, steadfast, and rock steady. You cannot just knock it over. I wanted it to be broad shouldered, bulgy, and bulky so I decided to build it with more breadth than height.” I imagine him standing on a mountaintop, a storm raging all around him as wields a massive hammer and forges the damn thing out of stone and blood. There’s some weight behind the POD II in both craft and ion.

Besides its imposing bulk, the POD II is most impressive for how it was put together. It’s 100% handmade. Abbas avoided tools like 3D printers and laser cutters and slammed it together with sheer human will.

For more pictures and information on POD II, check out the official build log.

POD II, The Stronghold components:

Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
U: Intel Core i5
GPU: GeForce GTX 970
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB
PSU: Smart DPS G 750W

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James is stuck in an endless loop, playing the Dark Souls games on repeat until Elden Ring and Silksong set him free. He's a truffle pig for indie horror and weird FPS games too, seeking out games that actively hurt to play. Otherwise he's wandering Austin, identifying mushrooms and doodling grackles. 

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