Project Snowblind – Richard Surroz & Primochill Interviews

ASUS PC DIY team has interviewed Richard Surroz, the pro-modder behind Project Snowblind. Here's Richard:

Q – PCDIY – What got you into modding?

A- Richard Surroz – Years ago in the days of the 286 I had to mod my case to improve the airflow. I also wanted to learn good cable management including folding flat IDE cables like Origami.

Q – PCDIY – How long have you been modding?

A- Richard Surroz – If you count those early days I guess that would be around 24 years.

Q – PCDIY – What is your opinion of modding now?

A- Richard Surroz – Modders today are fortunate to have a large variety of tools created to support our craft. I am amazed at the quality of their productions including n00bs. It takes people less time to climb to higher levels today.

Read the full Interview here.

Project Snowblind was built on the new Praxis chassis made by Primochill. Owner Brian Farrell, also gives an insight into the creation of its unique, open-air design. Again, here's a taster also from PC DIY:

Q – PCDIY – What is the current scope of product development for PrimoChill?

A – Brian @ Primochill – Constantly striving for improved methods to watercool  hot components in all industries  from gaming pcs to private aircraft with ground breaking technology.

Q – PCDIY – On the horizon?

A – Brian @ Primochill – PrimoChill’s  very first water block.  3+ years in the making, a CPU waterblock with industry disrupting innovations.

Q – PCDIY – Watercooling and aesthetic modding have seen more visibility in the last 2 to 3 years. Engagement and interest is readily apparent. PCDIy enthusiasts have seen this by the types of product being released as well as how watercooling is being more readily supported by chassis manufacturers. How is Primochill responding to this?

A – Brian @ Primochill – We are leading the pack by providing the  PCDIY market with user  friendly products that not only make their systems more efficient but provide each user the ability to create their own piece of art.

Q – PCDIY – In developing the Praxis what were some of the initial aspects of feature or functionality you were hoping to have?

A – Brian @ Primochill – (Inspired by the ASUS build that Richard brought to us.) This sparked the idea that showcasing hardware and making it look like an achievement award was a whole new approach to the average computer case.

Keeping true to this inspiration, we insured that the motherboard was the main focus of the ASUS build.