An 18-month journey to source rare Evangelion-themed components, avoid scalper pricing, and create one of the most unique custom gaming PCs Ironwood PCs has assembled.
Some custom PCs are built for performance.
Some are built for passion.
This one was built for both.
What started as a simple idea quickly became an eighteen-month hunt for some of the rarest Evangelion-themed PC components ever released. Instead of paying inflated scalper prices, the owner patiently waited, tracked inventory, watched the market, and slowly assembled a collection of limited-edition EVA-02 hardware piece by piece.
Every component had to match. Every detail mattered. Every box represented another step toward completing the vision.
Over the course of more than a year, rare EVA-02 components were sourced from multiple retailers and collectors while avoiding the extreme markups that often follow limited-edition releases.
The collection eventually included rare themed hardware, accessories, and matching components that are difficult to find together in a single build.
The challenge was never building the system. The challenge was finding the parts.
When the final pieces finally arrived, the focus shifted from collecting to creating.
The goal was simple: build a system worthy of the time invested into finding it.
Every cable route, every component placement, and every visual detail was carefully considered to preserve the collector-grade presentation while still delivering the performance expected from a modern enthusiast gaming PC.
A showcase build is more than the components you can see through the glass.
Behind every premium system is careful cable routing, planning, testing, and assembly. Clean cable management improves serviceability, airflow, and long-term reliability while preserving the presentation expected from a collector-grade build.
Every cable route was carefully planned to keep the system organized, maintain accessibility, and ensure the finished build looked as good behind the motherboard tray as it did through the tempered glass.
For most people, a PC is a tool. For others, it's a hobby. For this owner, it became a long-term project that combined technology, collecting, patience, and a love for Evangelion.
What began as a year-and-a-half search for rare components ultimately became the EVA-02 Collector's Dream PC — a system built not only to perform, but to celebrate one of the most iconic anime franchises ever created.
Whether you're planning a themed showcase build, a gaming PC, or a workstation, Ironwood PCs can help bring your vision to life.