how do i do that? b uilding a g aming pc part 4:
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How do I do that?
BUILDING A GAMING PC PART 4:
TODAY’S LEARNING TARGET
Adding Lights and Gauges
Customizing Your Case
TODAY’S SPONGE
What does RAID stand for?
What is a RAID array?
ADDING LIGHTS & GAUGES
Question: What does adding lights and gauges to your PC do for your gaming experience?
Answer: zero. Zip. Nada, nuttin, bupkis, goose egg!
Adds to your reputation the next time you show off your PC
Like the custom wheels on a ‘69 Dodge Charger
Visual extras add that cool touch to your PC
SO WHY DO IT?
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Lighted Fans-B/c you need fans anyway, why not get a fan that glows?
Rope lights: flexible rope which can be fitted to the interior of your case. Transparent panel is a must to receive full benefit
Cold cathode and UV lights: Aren’t flexible, but offer neat effects (think neon).
If your room is decorated with black light posters, one of these lights mounted in your case would be cool!
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Lighted Feet: Not kidding-you can buy illuminated plastic feet to replace those oh-so-mundane rubber feet on the bottom of your case!
Think of those cars you see on the road at night with the neon glow underneath—same idea!
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Temperature guages:
Eye candy that provides information too! Provide real-time info. About the temperature
inside your case
Mounted in a 3 ½ “ frame that allows it to be installed in a standard PC
Today’s mobos can report both the temp. of your CPU and RPM speed of your CPU & case fans through software so you don’t really need it!
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Fan Controls:
Need complete control over the amount of air moving through your supercomputer’s case? Fan control units are mounted in a drive bay
Twist of a knob can increase your airflow as necessary
CUSTOMIZING YOUR CASE!
Complete transparency?
Alien or demon face?
Tribal graphics
Hotrod Flames?
Even characteristics modeled after the characters in today’s hottest games?
WHAT’S THE EASIEST MOD YOU CAN PERFORM?
You can do a custom paint job
Use stencils or freehand art
Do not paint with the components inside!!
Never paint the inside of your case!