Help me answer some questions! It's for school!

Finally on my last semester and I am looking for some information regarding modding and the communities/atmosphere around it. It's for my senior design class and my goal is to really bring PC Modding more main stream.



If you could take a little bit of time and answer some of the questions below I would really appreciate it a lot.



1) What types of brands/products would modders expect a company carry?

2) List brands and the main products needed from within their product lines. (Which items are most important from that brand)

3) What are some "knick knacks" that are needed, not just core components?

4) What PC Gaming accessories do you think are popular right now?

5) Is there any other items or anything trending amongst gamers/modders?

6) Where are places you hangout offline, top events, places you go to? (Gaming/modding related, I know you all go to Mc D's)

7) Where are all the places you visit online?, including tutorial sites, forums, communities etc, even places that do not fit the subject at hand.

8. Your top modders, and up coming modders?




Thanks again for all of your help, and for taking the time to answer.

-Pix

Nobody yet... Really need your help guys. It's for a good cause!