Lego Gaming Computer

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Lego + Computer

If you like Lego and computers you’ve come to the right place – because the only thing better than just Lego or just a computer… is a Lego Computer!

Yes, I know – I’m geeking out about this, too. But can you blame me? The two things that have always been nearest and dearest to my heart are Lego and computers. For decades now I’ve been playing and tinkering with both of them. So when the opportunity arose to combine my two favorite hobbies, I went all in.

For those keeping track, this isn’t my first foray into mixing Lego and technology. In fact, about 5 years ago I built my first computer out of Lego. It was a beast of a system housing 3 separate computers in one gigantic custom Lego case. That system started me down this path that eventually led me to the creation of the Micro Lego Computer, Mini Lego Computer, Lego Server and now my newest system… the Lego Gaming Computer!

This Lego Gaming Computer system is designed for those that want a powerful gaming machine, capable of playing any game, all while housed in a custom Lego case.

Design Insight

Interested in seeing inside the Lego Gaming Computer? Click the link below to see what the Lego Gaming Computer looks like on the inside and read about the details of the design and build process.

Lego Gaming Computer Design

Brick Beginnings

Following the success of my various Lego Computer systems, I received a lot of interest in a Lego Gaming Computer system. It was, without a doubt, one of the most requested types of Lego Computer – a Lego machine that could play any game without missing a beat. Geeks loved the idea of a Lego Computer, so combining that with their love of gaming was only natural.

When I started development on the Lego Gaming Computer, I decided to design the system from scratch to create a unique gaming system unlike any other on the market. Utilizing Lego allowed for the creation of a new type of case design, which possessed innovative features never before seen. With all of the heat-producing components all housed in separate sections and cooled with their own fresh air systems, the case is designed to maximize cooling efficiency. It thereby offers improved performance and efficiency over conventional rectangular box case designs. And in the Lego Gaming Computer, the increased performance is put to good use, as the system can be configured to offer a top notch gaming experience that is 4K and VR gaming capable.

The Lego Gaming Computer offers the latest tech available, featuring 6th Gen Intel (Skylake) i5 and i7 processors, up to 16GB of high speed DDR4 memory, PCIe SSD up to 512GB, SSD/HDD up to 8TB, AC wifi, USB 3.1, HDMI, Displayport, and more. All of this in a customizable Lego case, available in numerous colors and configurations to match your gaming needs. For those that want even more power, I offer overclocking of the processor, graphics card, and memory as well.

The Performance of Water Cooling – With Just Air

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Design

Customizable

Lego offers an almost endless amount of combinations, and that’s just what the Lego Gaming Computer is all about! Systems are available pre-configured or with multiple designs options.

System Testing

The Lego Gaming Computer was carefully tested during development. This ensures that all programs, system settings and hardware components are fully tested to verify their performance and stability.

Airflow & Cooling

Case airflow was carefully considered in the design for the Lego Gaming Computer. This ensures that every component is cooled actively, thereby lowering temperatures throughout the system.

Wire Management

To ensure excellent airflow and cooling performance, all wires are neatly bundled and zip-tied into place. No performance is lost from wires blocking airflow, and everything is neat and tidy.

Performance

The Lego Gaming Computer is built to pack as much as possible into its custom case. With available Intel i7 Quad Core, 16GB of memory, and PCIe SSD drive, you will be able to handle every task (or mission!) with ease.

Future Expansion

The Lego Gaming Computer was designed for future expansion, saving money and allowing for upgraded components to improve performance. So keep your cash and upgrade your system instead of buying new.

Noise & Acoustics

The Lego Gaming Computer was built with careful attention to detail in the design of the system acoustics. Premium Noctua case fans are used to ensure low noise and excellent performance.

High Efficiency PSU

The Lego Gaming Computer is built with a high-efficiency gold-rated power supply. This ensures the most efficient possible conversion of electricity, while also reducing heat, noise and saving money.

Development & Testing

The Lego Gaming Computer is the result of countless hours of testing, tweaking, modding, and then doing it all over again. Each iteration and improvement made the system more stable, more powerful and more user friendly. Extensive time was spent on developing the case cooling system and testing various modifications to the hardware.

Lego Case
Graphics Card
Case Cooling
Power Supply
Processor
Thermal Testing

System Configurations

i5-7500 System

$1699

  • Intel i5-7500 Processor
  • GTX 1060 Graphics
  • 8 GB DDR4 Memory
  • 120GB Samsung 850 Evo M.2 SSD
  • Noctua NH-U14S 140mm CPU Cooler
  • High Efficiency Gold Rated Power Supply
  • Noctua Premium Case Fans
  • USB 3.1 Ports
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit Gaming LAN
  • Intel AC Wifi + Bluetooth 4.0

i5-7600K System

$1999

  • Intel i5-7600K Processor
  • GTX 1070 Graphics
  • 8 GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB Samsung 960 Pro PCIe SSD
  • Noctua NH-U14S 140mm CPU Cooler
  • High Efficiency Gold Rated Power Supply
  • Noctua Premium Case Fans
  • USB 3.1 Ports
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit Gaming LAN
  • Intel AC Wifi + Bluetooth 4.0

i7-7700K System

$2699

  • Intel i7-7700k Processor
  • GTX 1080 Ti Graphics
  • 16 GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB Samsung 960 Pro PCIe SSD
  • Noctua NH-U14S 140mm CPU Cooler
  • High Efficiency Gold Rated Power Supply
  • Noctua Premium Case Fans
  • USB 3.1 Ports
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit Gaming LAN
  • Intel AC Wifi + Bluetooth 4.0

Custom System

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  • Intel Kaby Lake i5, i7 processors
  • Up to Titan X Graphics
  • Up to 32 GB DDR4 Memory
  • Up to 8 TB SSD/HDD Storage
  • Noctua NH-U14S 140mm CPU Cooler
  • High Efficiency Gold Rated Power Supply
  • Noctua Premium Case Fans
  • USB 3.1 Ports
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit Gaming LAN
  • Intel AC Wifi + Bluetooth 4.0

The configurations listed above are examples configurations. Several other combinations are available and complete customization is always an option. Please email for more information and current pricing.

Custom Configurations Available

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System Performance

Bricksmasher

i5-7500 – GTX 1060

General Performance
90%
Internet Browsing
100%
Office & Productivity
100%
Photo & Video Editing
80%
HD Playback & Streaming
100%
HD Gaming (1920x1080)
100%
QHD Gaming (2560x1440)
70%
4K UHD Gaming (3840x2160)
Not Recommended
Brickstroyer

i5-7600K – GTX 1070

General Performance
95%
Internet Browsing
100%
Office & Productivity
100%
Photo & Video Editing
90%
HD Playback & Streaming
100%
HD Gaming (1920x1080)
100%
QHD Gaming (2560x1440)
90%
4K UHD Gaming (3840x2160)
75%
Brickinator

i7-7700K – GTX 1080 Ti

General Performance
100%
Internet Browsing
100%
Office & Productivity
100%
Photo & Video Editing
100%
HD Playback & Streaming
100%
HD Gaming (1920x1080)
100%
QHD Gaming (2560x1440)
100%
4K UHD Gaming (3840x2160)
95%

The performance measures listed above are general guidelines for performance increases between the systems. Different hardware configurations will yield different results. Please email for information.

Lego Gaming Computer Case

The core of the Lego Gaming Computer is the custom Lego case, which is made up of over 2200 pieces of Lego. The innovative design allows for improvements in cooling, building, and cable control. The X design allows for individual cooling modules in which each heat-producing component is isolated, lowering temperatures while also actively cooling every component in the system through individual fresh air inlet and exhaust paths.

Cooling System

Drawing in air from vents placed in the lower section of the case, fresh cool air is blown upwards across the components. Unlike a conventional case where air is merely exchanged, this system employs the direct cooling of every component through each component’s individual stream of fresh air. This improved strategy of system cooling eliminates hot spots and ensures system stability, durability and longevity.

Processor Cooling

The processor cooling module allows the processor cooler to have its own dedicated fresh air inlet and exhaust. Conventional case designs have all components sharing the same air space, which causes heat transfer between components and an overall increase in interior temperatures. The Lego Gaming Computer eliminates this by moving the processor cooler outside of the center case section, where it can exhaust its heat outside of the case.

X Form Factor

The X form factor is an innovative new form factor design that is built around standard and readily available computer components. This design separates the heat-producing components and places them in their own modules, while also allowing for dedicated intake and exhaust airflow. This actively cools all the components, preventing them from heating up neighboring components, improving cooling performance.

Split-Case Design

Unlike conventional cases that use removable side panels, the Lego Gaming Computer allows for complete access to every component through its split-case design. The lower section houses all the components and the outer shell slips off over everything. No screws and no restricted access – just lift off the top and have complete access! This easy access design makes upgrading easy, and cleaning as simple as a blast of air.

Graphics Cooling

Graphics cooling is offered in two forms. The standard configuration uses the upper case section as a dedicated graphics card cooling module. A second custom-built graphics card cooling module with an upgraded tower-style heatpipe cooler is also available and offers significantly enhanced cooling. This second custom system provides the graphics card with its own dedicated intake and exhaust airflow, and moves the heat outside of the case.

Cable Control System

A unique element of the Lego Gaming Computer case is the cable control system. Conventional cases have all their cables hanging out of the back of the system. The Lego Gaming Computer uses an internal cable system that allows for the all the cables to exit at the very base of the system in the rear, leaving it with a nice clean look.

Custom Designs Available

Multiple case color options. Email for info.

Standard Features

Front USB 3.1 Ports

The Lego Gaming Computer incorporates two front USB 3.1 ports concealed under a swiveling Lego tile. These ports use the new USB 3.1 standard for much higher speed data transfer (10Gbps), while still being backwards compatible with USB 3.0/2.0

Four USB 3.0 Ports

The Lego Computer Gaming offers 4 USB 3.0 ports, so you have plenty of options to connect numerous devices at once. USB 3.0 offers higher transfer speeds and more power than the older USB 2.0 standard, while also still backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.

Built In AC Wifi

No need to add adapters for Wifi! The Lego Gaming Computer comes with built-in Intel wireless. The Intel Wireless chip adds AC Wifi for blazing fast wireless speeds, but it is still compatible with older “G” and “N” speeds as well.

Gigabit Gaming LAN

The Lego Gaming Computer uses an Intel Gigabit I219-V network connection. This provides users with high-speed networking built around a fast and reliable Intel Network system. Connecting to a network or the internet have never been so quick and simple.

HDMI & Displayport

Modern displays require modern connection types, and the Lego Gaming Computer offers both HDMI and Displayport connections, enabling both HD (1080p) and 4K (2160p) resolutions as well as supporting multi-monitor configurations.

International Power

The Lego Gaming Computer comes with an international power supply unit, capable of a wide range of input voltages and frequencies to support international usage. Simply plug in the adapter that matches your socket type, and you’re good to go!

Custom Options

For those that want even more performance, additional options are available to take the Lego Gaming Computer to the next level. Each sub-system (Processor, Memory, Graphics Card) can be overclocked to achieve higher levels of performance. Additional options are also available for modifying and upgrading the power supply to enhance cooling and adding a custom graphics card heatsink and tower-style cooler to increase graphics performance.

Processor & Memory Overclocking

If you want to extract every last little bit of performance available in this system, then overclocking the processor and memory are great ways to achieve the highest possible level of gaming. Both the Intel 6600K & 6700K processors and system memory can be overclocked to achieve various levels of enhanced performance.

Graphics System Overclocking

For maximum graphics capabilities, overclocking the graphics card is an excellent way to increase the system’s performance. Overclocking both the graphics core and the graphics memory allows the system to squeeze all the possible FPS (frames per second) out of your favorite game.

Custom Graphics Card Cooling

Want to achieve the highest possible graphics performance through air cooling? Then look no further, as this custom mod is designed to do just that by replacing the factory low-profile heatsink with a full size tower-style cooler and custom card heatsink. The innovative design of the Lego Gaming Computer case allows for addition of a massive air cooler to the graphics core, while the custom heatsink also lowers VRM and Memory temps.

Modified & Upgraded Power Supply

While the Lego Gaming Computer already uses a high-end, gold-rated power supply, there is still the option of modifying the components for better cooling and performance. This is accomplished by replacing all the capacitors with premium Japanese capacitors that will outlast the power supply itself. Additionally, the main fan is replaced, and auxiliary fans are added to improve cooling and power delivery.

Graphic Card Options

Titan X

GTX 1080 Ti

GTX 1080

GTX 1070

GTX 1060

Fury X

R9 Nano

R9 390X

RX 480

R9 285

Operating Systems

Supports multiple operating systems, including dual-booting.

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