Posted January 13, 2016 Is there an argument against PC cases that have windows?I have been thinking about whether even the slightest build up of dust would ruin the aesthetics. This would especially be a problem if you have spent extra £££ or $$$ or €€€ on colour matching components just to have that ruined by dust. Also, how many months would it take for the dust to become apparent or obvious. Can someone who uses a windowed case explain whether I am worrying over nothing? Cheers. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 Or, you know, you could just clean your PC every once in a while... Intel Core i7-6700K | Corsair H105 | Asus Z170I PRO GAMING | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB | 950 PRO 512GB M.2 Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX OC | BitFenix Prodigy (Black/Red) | XFX PRO Black Edition 850W My Build | PCPartPicker | CoC Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984641 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 Arguments against windowed cases: They're sometimes more expensive They are louder than sound deadened options (which are usually always not windowed). If you have horrible colour co-ordination and useless cable management, everyone will know. Mmmm yeah, that's about it. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984647 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 Or, you know, you could just clean your PC every once in a while... this a bit off topic. I have the same 980Ti as you. Were you able to get the light to stay solid? "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984653 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 this a bit off topic. I have the same 980Ti as you. Were you able to get the light to stay solid? Nope. ASUS needs to change that. At least it stays in sync with the LED on my MOBO. Intel Core i7-6700K | Corsair H105 | Asus Z170I PRO GAMING | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB | 950 PRO 512GB M.2 Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX OC | BitFenix Prodigy (Black/Red) | XFX PRO Black Edition 850W My Build | PCPartPicker | CoC Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984657 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 Author this a bit off topic. I have the same 980Ti as you. Were you able to get the light to stay solid? TR-8R! This is my thread! Leave! Naa im just kidding ask away. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984662 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 Can get better sound dampening with a non-windowed case, if you value silence. Shot through the heart and you're to blame, 30fps and i'll pirate your game - Bon Jovi Take me down to the console city where the games are blurry and the frames are thirty - Guns N' Roses Arguing with religious people is like explaining to your mother that online games can't be paused... Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984669 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 Author Or, you know, you could just clean your PC every once in a while... My PC doesn't like baths. It screams everytime the idea comes up. Oh crap it's doing it again :mellow: Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984672 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 My PC doesn't like baths. It screams everytime the idea comes up. Oh crap it's doing it again :mellow: I clean mine every week. Keep it nice. Intel Core i7-6700K | Corsair H105 | Asus Z170I PRO GAMING | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB | 950 PRO 512GB M.2 Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX OC | BitFenix Prodigy (Black/Red) | XFX PRO Black Edition 850W My Build | PCPartPicker | CoC Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984678 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 Author Can get better sound dampening with a non-windowed case, if you value silence. Or an Xbox 360 for gaming. Twas a joke. Xbox's are as loud as. Though I actually do like 360s. The One is the one that sucks. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984679 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 Or an Xbox 360 for gaming. Twas a joke. Xbox's are as loud as. Though I actually do like 360s. The One is the one that sucks. Shot through the heart and you're to blame, 30fps and i'll pirate your game - Bon Jovi Take me down to the console city where the games are blurry and the frames are thirty - Guns N' Roses Arguing with religious people is like explaining to your mother that online games can't be paused... Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984694 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 I haven't cleaned my S340 in like 4 months and I can't even see any dust on my window The only problem is a dropped it shortly after I bought it and there's a crack on the corner ;_; Honestly the only downsides I see is : - if you have shit cable management - if you have poorly color matched parts - if you don't like a e s t h e t i c s I'm a fucking AMD kawaii weeaboo desu I have seen the light i5 6600k | EVGA 980 FTW | Z170A PC Mate | 1TB WD Blue | 240GB SSD Plus | NZXT S340 | EVGA 600b | Dedotated 8GB Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984695 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 *cough* canned air *cough* I5 4460 | Sapphire R7 265 | 8gb DDR3 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984704 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 Most windows are pretty easy to scratch, which imo is the biggest problem with them. You obviously can avoid this, just be careful. Pro Tip: don't use flash when taking pictures of your build; use a longer exposure instead. Prop up your camera with something (preferably a tripod) if necessary. if you use retarded/autistic/etc to mean stupid please gtfo Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984750 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 Nope. ASUS needs to change that. At least it stays in sync with the LED on my MOBO. how do you do that? "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984774 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 how do you do that? IDK. It just does it by itself. When I start it up, they're just in sync. Intel Core i7-6700K | Corsair H105 | Asus Z170I PRO GAMING | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB | 950 PRO 512GB M.2 Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX OC | BitFenix Prodigy (Black/Red) | XFX PRO Black Edition 850W My Build | PCPartPicker | CoC Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984777 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 IDK. It just does it by itself. When I start it up, they're just in sync. I would trade mine for a Matrix 980Ti in a heartbeat "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/526230-argument-against-windowed-pc-cases/#findComment-6984785 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 13, 2016 I don't have a windowed case because a windowed case let's out more noise vs a non-windowed case. Not really... if you have silent fans, you can even hear them in a open case. For example R5 windowed is silent enough for me... at idle cant anything and when im gaming/doing work the ran ramp up but if wear a headphones you wont notice it. Magical Pineapples
