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If you’re building a home theater PC (HTPC), it’s essential to have a quality case. This is true for any PC, but not all computers serve the same function. A home theater PC needs to be able to handle large amounts of video data, but it doesn’t need to do much else. So, for example, you don’t generally need a ton of USB ports, since …

In the mid-90’s, LED lighting came into its own. While red LEDs had been in common production since the 1970s, it was in 1994 that Japanese inventors developed Indium Gallium Nitride LEDs, which allowed for the production of bright blue and green LEDs. This led to a revolution in RGB lighting, because all three colors could finally be combined in a small space. Since the …

Whenever we build computers, picking the case is the part we look forward to the most. Visually, the case represents your entire build. You want something that looks classy and powerful, but not gaudy or over-the-top. For many people, case selection can be a very personal choice. But computer cases aren’t just nice looking accessories for your PC. They actually perform several key functions that …

Building your own computer has several advantages. You can select all of your own components to configure a specific build that’s perfect for whatever you want it to excel at. But one of the most important and often overlooked components is the case itself. Full Tower cases offer plenty of internal space, but they do take up a bit more desktop space than your standard …

Building your own computer with a Mini-ITX case can offer several benefits for those looking for fast and efficient power. Designed to take up less space than your typical Mid or Full Tower build, but still excel with the best speeds, cooling and functionality, the Mini-ITX platform is the right choice for many. However, selecting the Best Mini-ITX computer case can be a difficult and …