Hardcore gamers take their games seriously. Dedicated practitioners of the art of steampunk have no problem taking it too far. When you combine the two, the results can be amazing. That’s the case with the computer built below. On one hand, it’s a very strong gaming PC based upon the assumed specs. In other words, it’s not all for show – this puppy should be able to do some serious overclocking. On the other hand, the craftsmanship of the steampunking of the computer is profound. It took some serious time and effort to build this bad boy. Even the keyboard alone would have made our best steampunk keyboards…

In recent years, the popularity of SteamPunk seems to have lost its steam a bit in popular culture, but those who still love the mix of modern technological insights with 19th century style and sensibilities hold to the fictional beautification of society as if it were a full-blown movement. As art forms go, SteamPunk is most often manifested as a part of science fiction literature. It usually involves an alternate timeline where technology and fashion adhered to brass, analog innovations, and steam power to push into the 20th century and beyond with roots in the British Victorian era as well…

There are more iPhone docking stations and accessories out there than you can shake a stick at. There are far more docks for Apple phones than any other smartphone on the market and this now too will be the envy of any non-apple cell phone consumer. …

One may debate whether or not this is truly “steampunk” or if it’s just a modified motorcycle made to harken to a more leather and metal day of old. Since it doesn’t run on steam, technically it might be better classified as “dieselpunk” or something like that. One can argue that it’s not attractive, not functional, or not practical. What cannot be argued is that the effort put in by a friend of Reddit user PauseforBong ended in something that he or she could be proud of and flaunt across the internet….

Every now and then you come across something that’s, well, different. It’s hard in today’s world where so many products are simply variations of others. Creativity seems to be dying with the compact disc. The “different” that popped up was these geekaliciously epic 3D Steampunk Robot Magnets. Steampunk is getting old and robots are so yesterday, but there’s something about these little contraptions that screamed at me. I haven’t bought any yet – hard to swallow at $15 a pop – but by golly there’s a yearning that will need to be quenched. Someday. …

I was going to ask you if you enjoy rad things, but I know you. You’re a tech blog-surfing, web-savvy, geek-chic internet all-star. I don’t need to ask stupid questions. Let’s just move on. Speaking of things which identify as rad, check this out. Or, like, don’t, whatever, but your Thursday will be less rad if you don’t rad it up with this. Designer Ivan Mavrovic doesn’t dick around when it comes to steampunking anything and everything in his world. Frankly, as far as steampunk artists go, he’s possibly one of the most adept I’ve ever seen, the list of reasons including but not limited to the fact that…

I’ve always found SteamPunk a little bit of an enigma. Who are these people combining antique items and old world look and feel with cutting edge technology? Is it art or science? Do I need to follow the Antiques Roadshow to understand the whole thing? Either way, it’s awesome to see some of the contraptions, particularly when it’s not just contemporary computer equipment dressed up in a corset. This thingamajig actually works and actually combines old world and new world. The video shows the work so far, which is basically a globe tied into Google Earth using RFID tags. The man responsible for this…

Steampunk is a movement that is getting some attention from tech junkies. It is inspired by science fiction and speculative fiction, such as Jules Verne, and the Victorian era when steam power was often used. Steampunk artists rework some of the greatest gadgets of today and art to create a Victorian era vibe to technology. People have given such devices as USB drives, computer mice, monitors, keyboard, laptops and even entire PC’s a new look. Victorian styled computer chest. Jake von Slatt gives a LCD monitor and computer keyboard a Victorian makeover. He made the frame for the monitor out…