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Sometimes I wonder what the thought process behind the gaming aesthetic was. RGB (*if tunable) itself is fine and adds a nice opportunity for personalization, but are those tacky fonts, crystal-facet enclosures, and overall showiness just tasteless or do any gamers actually prefer that look?

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[–] qaz@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I don't really prefer it. I just buy gaming mice because they have more buttons and disable the RGB.

[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

My case is all black, but almost everything these days ships with RGB if it’s a modern gaming part. I set them to the lowest brightness at a dark purple so it barely shows. Anything more than that is too distracting for me.

Just purchased a new PC and was surprised it didn't play Donna Summer when I first booted it up.

[–] anonion@lemmy.anonion.social 2 points 2 months ago

I really could care less what it looks like. It just needs to be functional/practicle

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 2 points 2 months ago

I don't really like it, but sometimes those types of cases are the only good ones with radiator clearance in a relatively small footprint.

I still miss this one, it was all metal and very close to an Apple G5 case, minus the compatibility issues.

Unfortunately, this case also couldn't support radiators in any meaningful capacity, so I had to sell it. Currently using a Lian li case that I dislike, but it has damn good radiator support, and my PC is now completely silent.

[–] Randomgal@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

I think a lot of people like the customization that rainbow RGB more than anything else.

[–] Beryl@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago

I think a lot of these designs probably appeal to the early teen demographic who are begging their parents for their first gaming computer. My tower has one glass side because I like being able to see my components, but I didnt find any RGB necessary. Some of the colorful see through cases are quite pretty when arranged. I don't understand why mice have to look like bionicles though.

[–] olafurp@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I like my stuff hidden anyway so I don't care all to much. I disable leds usually because they are distracting but keep one solid led to indicate whether the system is on or not.

[–] joelfromaus@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago

Yes, though not to the extreme.

[–] deathbird@mander.xyz 1 points 2 months ago

I like some of it, but not everything. Customizable is good, but if it's all preloaded and unmodifiable then it's more a mockery of self-expression, isn't it?

[–] mriswith@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Some like it and some dislike it. A lot of it can be changed or turned off anyway, so most just pick what they like.

Then there are the RBG-phobes. They talk about it like it's the devils work and seemingly get upset if other people have it in the privacy of their own home.

Personally I don’t care for the trend that is RGB EvReyWhERe!!1!1! MoRe!1!1! Especially in what amounts to pretty normal cases. Just a box with a bunch of bolt on lights and fans. Yay?

I far more admire a computer where someone has taken the time to actually invest some customization that took skill. Bending watercool hard tubing around a hand made or modified case. Lights are fine for accent or drama, but not as a misrepresentation of uniqueness or effort.

[–] 4PHEUS@beehaw.org 1 points 2 months ago

I'm fairly photosensitive so I disable a ton of extra LEDs and cover up some necessary lights (monitor power buttons, caps/num lock indicators) with dimming stickers to make them easier on the eyes.

The only exception is the computer itself. I enable very dim lights on the case, mobo, and GPU which switch between Green/Blue/Red depending on CPU temps - it's nice way to quickly see how much stress my PC is under.

[–] ptu@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 months ago

I got fractal design r6 because it’s dampens noise quite well. There was an option for a glass panel, but I got the solid one instead because it insulates sound better.

[–] WolfLink@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I spent a few $1000 on the computer, I’ll spend $100 more to make it look fancy

[–] vinceman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 months ago

I fucking love it, how I get to have a subtle moving pride flag on the side of me. Have trans colours on my kb.

i am a non-serious gamer, and I really don't care. i'm looking at the game, not the computer or console.

[–] vfreire85@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

i want plain computers back.

[–] HurlingDurling@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

#MakeBeigeGreatAgain

[–] Hotrod54chevy@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

They still sell Antec 🀷

[–] swagmoney@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

so uh i built my gaming pc in an old Lenovo Think tower. no tempered glass or RGB. i just want it to work idc how it looks

[–] vrighter@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 months ago

got a pc with a good deal. First thing I did was electrically cut off all unnecessary leds

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