Asus, in a reported attempt to cut down on shipping waste, is set to start shipping computer components in cardboard boxes that can actually be used as cases – temporarily, at least. The cardboard cases will feature compartments for adding CD/DVD and hard drives and will have enough room for just about everything else you want to stuff into your weirdly low-tech case. Air holes are provided to ventilate the computer so your case doesn’t unexpectedly burst into flames on your desk.
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According to Asus, the cardboard case is ideal for hobbyists who are just waiting to build the perfect custom case. Given that the temporary case only has a one-year lifespan, it might be great motivation for procrastinating DIYers to get that long-planned case mod project underway and finished.
