A Reddit user has revealed their clever PC modification, using a lock and key to power on their gaming PC.
Gaming PC owners are constantly discovering new ways to elevate their hardware. Whether it’s modifying theirgaming PCto look like aretro arcade cabinetor setting up their PC to turn on at the touch of ananime-themed launch button. You can always rely on someone to think up a new ingenious way to alter their gaming PC.
One Reddit chose to take the monotonous way of turning on their PC a step further. Reddit user Shellybee23 has modified their PC case, letting them kick-start their PC by turning a key, instead of pressing a power button.
Perfect for those with cats or kids
Posting to ther/PCMasterRace, Reddit user Shellybee23 shared an image of their ingenious modification. The image, reveals a lock and key, yet instead of being found on a locker or inside of a car, it’s the new PC power switch to their gaming PC.
Shellybee23 thought of everything when it came to this unique PC modification. When prompted by subreddit user CrahmDem, who stated:
“It’s all over if you lose that key”.
Shelly responded with an image of a spare that’s kept on the back for emergencies.
Many fellow r/PCMasterRace Reddit users were quick to comment on the inventive power switch. Reddit user Mr_Siphon responded by sharing:
“Actually pretty genius if you need that little bit of extra security, or if you have kids haha.”
Many users who have cats, instead of children, felt inspired by the mod. Reddit user brenfukungfu stated:
“Oh, dope. I should get this… My cat likes to sit on my PC and hit the power button while I game.”
Rosalie Newcombe was a Senior Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. Rosalie is an expert on all things handhelds, and has been picking them up since the original Game Boy, all the way up to the Steam Deck. They have covered hardware for PCGamesN and Custom PC.
