I've built more Ikea flat-pack furniture over the years than I care to remember, so I'm more than a little intrigued by this one-piece mini gaming PC case that's being offered, totally for free.

Artsy limited editions, unusual open-frame designs, retro throwbacks, and bold new ideas made this a standout year for the PC DIY crowd at CES. I have been a technology journalist for 30-plus years ...