Worstcaster

Thanks for looking it over.

Sorry, Switched the parts list from private.

Budget (including currency): Preplanning not adding hardware until end of year/start of next year releases Country: USA Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Mostly gaming, Single Player https://pcpartpicker.com/user/worstcaster/saved/NYzGjX The URLs for the custom parts are visible if clicked on, but I'm going to post the links below to make things easier. Desk USB Hub Cup Holder On/Off Switch I've been using Linux to game on my laptop for a few years. I mostly play single player games and that is not a problem for me. I figured I would do a stealth build without an RGB focus, so I wouldn't have to worry about manufacturer eco system lock in. The only things on the top of the desk would be the monitor, mouse, keyboard, on/off switch, and USB hub. My plan is to use the cabinet in the desk to house/hide the PC. The test bench case would make it easy to set up outside the desk to test the build and do later cleaning/maintenance. The on/off switch would rest on the desktop with an inset dremeled to size for the key switch and a channel for the cable. I would drill holes for the 200mm intake and 140mm outflow in the desk and cover with magnetic dust covers. The screws would be removed from the cup holder clamp and the cup holder would be screwed directly into the side of the desk. Does this sound like a viable plan? Any thoughts from anyone who has done something similar.

I like it, so....yes, at least to me.

With tax and shipping, it wound up being $15.50.

My Windows Key replacement came in today. I'm really happy with how it came out. It was made by Max Keyboard. https://maxkeyboard.com/custom-backlight-compatible-keycap-for-backlit-keyboard.html

My in laws live in the path, so my wife and son went to see it. My Dad has dementia, so I took Monday off to take care of him.

Yes, I'm looking at a custom-designed keycap. I have a Corsair - K100 RGB, which I believe does use the 1.25 keycap size for the Win key.

I'm thinking of replacing the Windows key on my mechanical keyboard with a custom key cap. Has anyone used this company and how was your experience? https://www.maxkeyboard.com/custom-backlight-compatible-keycap-for-backlit-keyboard.html

Post your system specs to give us an idea what we are working with to help you. That being said...Any bluecreens or just the black? Is you PC still running when the screen goes black or is it a full shutdown? Is there anything that tends to trigger it? ie. Does it only happen while games or does it happen while web browsing as well? How do your temps look? Nvidia just released a new app to replace GForce Experience. You could try installing that and updating drivers through that program. Have your updated you MOBO BIOS since you got or built the PC? If the MOBO was sittiing on the shelf for a while it can be quite a bit behind. Also consider running memtest in case your RAM isn't working as it should.

I used to have a Gigabyte MOBO and RGB Fusion was not great. Try going into the BIOS and directly setting the RGB there. You should probably try uninstalling RGB Fusion first, so it doesn't override the BIOS setting when your OS loads.

I'm thinking of upgrading too. I'm in a bright room and heard the glare can be pretty bad on OLEDs. Anyone have any experience with this?

I agree with the above. If that doesn't fix your problem, I would also suggest trying the GPU in the other PCIe slot. It might be worth planning to change out your MOBO at some point, even if you don't get the artifacts again. It sounds like you have a lot of other MOBO related issues.

I'm in the planning stage of a new build. I was thinking of going with more of a stealth rather than RGB build. I got it in my head to build inside a desk or an old antique console radio. I was just hoping to look at pictures of some of your builds for ideas. I'm really interesting in your parts arrangements and mounting methods. Thank you for any help. Note: Googling images "desk PC builds" tends to get me a lot of pictures with desks with standard PCs sitting on top of them.

I prefer them having a cellular structure lacking a cell wall and chlorophyll cooked rare.