Is a 12-Fan PC Build Excessive?
I currently have 12 case and radiator fans: 3 on top, 3 on the right side, 2 on the bottom, 1 on the left, and 3 attached to…
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What PC cases still have that mid-2000s tech aesthetic?
I'm in Canada and have any budget to work with. I've been collecting technology from my childhood era, but my current computer looks completely out of place, so…
Is it worth replacing a 10-year-old case for a modern gaming build?
I've been using a Fractal Define R5 for years, and it has already survived three different builds. I'm about to install a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and an RTX…
Is the Lian Li O11D Mini V2’s Unfiltered PSU Intake a Problem?
I'm considering the Lian Li O11D Mini V2 for a system upgrade, but I noticed the PSU intake doesn't appear to have a dedicated dust filter. Since the…
Is It Worth Replacing My NZXT H500 for Better Airflow?
About eight months ago, I installed an RTX 5070 Ti in my older NZXT H500. During demanding games, I've noticed that the tempered-glass side panel becomes extremely hot…
Is this rear-mounted AIO cooler setup okay, or should I use an air cooler?
I'm building my first small PC with a Ryzen 5 9600X and an ASRock Phantom Gaming B850 motherboard. It won't have a dedicated graphics card and will mainly…
How Can I Improve Airflow in a Nox Lite 010 Without Replacing the Case?
I have a Nox Lite 010 case and want to install three additional fans, but the front panel is mostly closed, with only a small opening underneath and…
Does My Older PC Case Need an Airflow Upgrade?
I'm considering replacing my NZXT Source 530 with a newer case, mainly to improve cooling rather than appearance. The Source 530 is spacious and has a mesh front,…