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Full tower cases aren’t the only option when building a gaming PC thanks to the advent of mid-tower cases. The differences appear minor, but more and more gamers are flocking to mid-tower cases because they can allow you to use most of the same components you would enjoy with a full tower gaming build without taking up quite as much space for costing quite as …

So, you want to build a gaming PC or make a new computer that can work as the centerpiece for your entire home entertainment system? But you don’t want to invest in an ultra-bulky set up with a massive tower that takes up tons of space on your desk or on the floor by your chair. This problem is one that lots of computer builders …

When you’re building a gaming PC, you can’t discount the value of a top-tier full tower case. The quality of your PC’s case will determine how well your components are organized, how cluttered your wires are and how well they rest, and, most importantly, how well your chosen cooling system actually protects your components from overheating. Gaming even somewhat seriously is liable to expose your …

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 …