A modern gaming PC should not only be high-performance and quiet, but also impressive in appearance. It's good that modding is now much easier than before. It is no longer necessary to make LED strips yourself, because many components are equipped with RGB by default. The main thing is to synchronize the backlight using the software for the motherboard or an external controller. So that the processor cooler, RAM, power supply, fans and the front panel of the PC case glow in unison.
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX is a tower processor cooler
Reasons to buy: Moderate height of 15.5 cm, does not cover memory, four copper heat pipes, TDP 150 W, quiet 12 cm fan with RGB lighting.
Reasons not to buy: If you prefer water cooling.
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX is a tower processor cooler with 150 W heat dissipation. But this German brand be quiet! usually modestly understates the TDP of its coolers. Most likely, the cooler will draw 30 more watts. Last but not least, this is achieved by the High-Speed modification of the Light Wings 120mm PWM fan. This is the company's first tower cooler with LED lighting. Fortunately, it is made in the form of a ring, which allowed to preserve the aerodynamic grooves on the blades.
The bearing uses a threaded Rifle Bearing with a service life of up to 60,000 hours. The maximum speed is 2000 rpm, and even at that speed the noise level does not exceed 25 dB. And at low speeds, the turntable is not audible at all. The heatsink is in contact with the processor through four 6 mm copper tubes with direct contact. Both tubes and aluminum fins are painted black. The height of the structure is 15.5 cm, and the weight is about 700 g. The array of ribs is made asymmetrical so as not to overlap the memory slots.
Patriot Viper Steel RGB is a dual-channel RAM
Reasons to buy: XMP auto-overclocking up to 3600 MHz, identical chips on both modules for stable operation, metal radiators with RGB illumination.
Reasons not to buy: If you need low-profile RAM.
Patriot Viper Steel RGB is a ready-made set of two 2x8 GB DDR4 RAM modules with one-button XMP auto-overclocking function up to 3600 MHz. It is equipped with thick-walled metal radiators and a translucent light diffuser, under which there are five ARGB diodes. Addressable lighting means the ability to set the color for each diode separately. This allows you to create not only a single-color glow, but also a smooth iridescence.
By default, the memory starts at the JEDEC 2666 MHz frequency with timings (delays) CL19-19-19-43. To activate XMP auto-overclocking, you need to press the corresponding button in the BIOS menu of the motherboard. As a result, the frequency will increase to 3600 MHz with CL20-26-26-46 timings. If desired, you can experiment with a further manual increase in frequency or decrease in timings. The increase in memory frequency will be especially appreciated, as well as the two-channel mode of its work in general, the built-in Radeon Vega graphics card (double increase in FSP in games).
Chieftronic Nova Set — a set of case fans
Reasons to buy: High air pressure with moderate noise level, 32 LEDs on each fan, central hub and remote control.
Reasons not to buy: If the PC case already has fans by default.
Chieftronic Nova Set — a set of three luminous fans, a hub for their centralized connection and a remote control. Similar turntables are also sold separately, in case there are, for example, four seats in the case of your PC. The maximum speed of rotation is 1600 rpm, and the noise level does not exceed 24 dB. The fans have two connectors: the first 4-pin PWM 12V for the electric motor, and the second 3-pin ARGB 5V for the backlight.
There are nine blades, they create increased pressure to force more fresh air into the PC. There are vibration-absorbing pads in the corners. There are 32 LEDs in each fan, neither too few nor too many, equally inside and outside the frame. Thus, both the frame itself and the translucent blades of the fan light up. The Chieftronic Nova is probably the brightest turntable on the market overall. Of course, the brightness, color and flicker mode can be adjusted using the remote control or motherboard software.
Cougar XTC650 ARGB is an energy-efficient power supply
Reasons to buy: HEC platform with 80 PLUS White certificate, Taiwanese high-temperature capacitors, 12 cm fan with ARGB.
Reasons not to buy: If you need a modular BJ.
Cougar XTC650 ARGB is a power supply unit with a total power of 650 W, of which 624 W is supplied via the +12 V main line. It is this line that feeds the most energy-hungry PC components: the processor and video card. The cables are not modular, but made in the form of a flat, flexible noodle, which facilitates their neat nesting behind the back wall of the PC case. The length of the processor cable is 65 cm, which is enough even for the lower location of the BZ inside the PC case.
And two 6+2-pin video card connectors are available for connecting any, if not flagship, then certainly pre-Lagman video card. The internal circuitry of the BZ was developed by the HEC company. The high-voltage capacitor is from the Taiwanese company CapXon, and the high-temperature series is 105 degrees Celsius. But the most notable, of course, is the 12 cm fan with ARGB lighting. By default, it flows cyclically, but if desired, it is synchronized with the motherboard.
Antec NX420 is a case with a viewing window
Reasons to buy: Good breathability, 4 mm tempered glass side panel, ARGB lighting, compatibility with XL-format tower coolers and SVO.
Reasons not to buy: If you need a case with several fans at once.
Antec NX420 is an American full-size Midi-Tower case made of cold-rolled steel with a thickness of 0.5 mm and tempered glass. For its format, the case has a solid weight of 5 kg. The front panel is installed with perforated grills for maximum ventilation and decorated with an ARGB tape. The kit comes with only one 120mm fan without backlight on the back of the case. This reduces the cost of the case and gives the user the freedom to choose how to implement the PC cooling system.
There will be 3 120mm or 360mm SVO fans on the front panel, and 2 120mm or 240mm SVO fans on the top panel. The processor tower can fit up to 175 mm in height, and the video card - up to 330 mm in length. The power supply unit is insulated with a casing for maximum heat distribution in the case, and the cable management is made in the form of mounting rings. On the interface panel there are three USB ports, one of which is fast 3.0, and a separate backlight control button.
