Well... me for one. I got the Trident Z Royal 3200 C14 for my latest build. The problem is that CPUs simply are NOT getting any faster. My old and moldy 7yr old machine still does just fine. The only real solution is to make the machines *look* faster... So yeah, once I realized that the CPU hardware had not improved to any significant extent, I went full bling, because well, why not? Now at least my machine *looks* awesome! If you haven't seen the Trident Z Royals running "Starry Night", then you ain't seen bling!
What looks good is something that is somewhat subjective so there will be variance in opinions regarding whether or not RGB lighting is a good idea. From a functional perspective, we all realize it adds no value, but does tend to increase cost to the buyer as manufacturers use the addition of RGB and a few other largely superficial features like motherboard cladding or case windows at relatively low cost to them as a means to push final sale prices higher and increase profits. One can hardly blame businesses for seeking to increase margins by appealing to halo and fringe buyers through bling despite the lack of significant performance core performance differences, but it does have the side effect of allowing a price lift of less visually-oriented products as well. It's harder, for instance, to find a cheap but functional power supply wrapped in unpainted crappy metal or to buy a vanilla boring-as-it-gets case because non-premium parts are more costly (and to an extent generally less available as desktop PCs trudge through their waning years - which has an influence as well, of course as volume declines rapidly in the face of laptop and cell phone sales).
How often do you look at these RGB lights through that windowed case? Are you placing the case in front of you instead of the monitor and just stare at these lights or what?
Well there is a difference between building an aesthetically pleasing PC, an RGB vomit with parts that dont match aesthetically, and then a momputer that u shove in a corner. So its not so much RGB lights as its how it fits with the rest of your setup. Take this kit for example (which i think its ugly) BUT in a all black with red accents build, it will look great. If thats not you then u have tons of options if you shove you PC in a corner never to be seen again
I don't have RGB lights, but have blue lights. It's essentially a lamp off to the side for me. As for bling, people get things that they want. Do you buy the cheapest car that fits your needs or you buy a car that fits your needs and looks nice? Do you buy the cheapest house that fits your needs or you buy a house that fits your needs and looks nice? Clothes? Phone? There's bling everywhere and I'm sure you're guilty of buying something that looks nice. Just like everyone else.
Idk man.... taste is personal preference but RGB is pretty fucking ugly in my opinion.
Its pretty much the equivalent to sex spec cars in the early 00s. Not a good look and everyone now looks back at for what it was, over the top and hideous.
Weird coincidence. Just last weekend a guy in his 40s said more or less the same thing to me when i made fun of him still regularly watching sunday morning cartoons. What can i say, i guess he had a point...
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ahtoh - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
I wonder who are these people who buys this RGB bullshit and whyWindowed cases also
TheyCallMeDanger - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
Well... me for one. I got the Trident Z Royal 3200 C14 for my latest build. The problem is that CPUs simply are NOT getting any faster. My old and moldy 7yr old machine still does just fine. The only real solution is to make the machines *look* faster... So yeah, once I realized that the CPU hardware had not improved to any significant extent, I went full bling, because well, why not? Now at least my machine *looks* awesome! If you haven't seen the Trident Z Royals running "Starry Night", then you ain't seen bling!PeachNCream - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
What looks good is something that is somewhat subjective so there will be variance in opinions regarding whether or not RGB lighting is a good idea. From a functional perspective, we all realize it adds no value, but does tend to increase cost to the buyer as manufacturers use the addition of RGB and a few other largely superficial features like motherboard cladding or case windows at relatively low cost to them as a means to push final sale prices higher and increase profits. One can hardly blame businesses for seeking to increase margins by appealing to halo and fringe buyers through bling despite the lack of significant performance core performance differences, but it does have the side effect of allowing a price lift of less visually-oriented products as well. It's harder, for instance, to find a cheap but functional power supply wrapped in unpainted crappy metal or to buy a vanilla boring-as-it-gets case because non-premium parts are more costly (and to an extent generally less available as desktop PCs trudge through their waning years - which has an influence as well, of course as volume declines rapidly in the face of laptop and cell phone sales).catavalon21 - Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - link
I guess it's the PC version of spinning chrome 26's. It's for those who like it, obviously.ahtoh - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
How often do you look at these RGB lights through that windowed case? Are you placing the case in front of you instead of the monitor and just stare at these lights or what?Hxx - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
Well there is a difference between building an aesthetically pleasing PC, an RGB vomit with parts that dont match aesthetically, and then a momputer that u shove in a corner. So its not so much RGB lights as its how it fits with the rest of your setup. Take this kit for example (which i think its ugly) BUT in a all black with red accents build, it will look great. If thats not you then u have tons of options if you shove you PC in a corner never to be seen againdrexnx - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
All the time. It's next to one of my monitors.I enjoy the multicolor light show, personally.
PeachNCream - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
I like the light show on the screen rather than the one inside the box. Usually it has more interesting things happening on it.drexnx - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
sometimes you're in a loading screen, sometimes you're waiting for a round to start, etc.usually != always.
MrVibrato - Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - link
I imagine you have Bee Gee's "You Should be Dancing" playing in the background. All the time.. ;-Pkhanikun - Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - link
I don't have RGB lights, but have blue lights. It's essentially a lamp off to the side for me. As for bling, people get things that they want. Do you buy the cheapest car that fits your needs or you buy a car that fits your needs and looks nice? Do you buy the cheapest house that fits your needs or you buy a house that fits your needs and looks nice? Clothes? Phone? There's bling everywhere and I'm sure you're guilty of buying something that looks nice. Just like everyone else.Sahrin - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
Uh...7 years ago a top-end CPU was a Haswell-based 4770K. A 3700X or 10900K would smash that CPU, I should know I run one in a backup rig.Beaver M. - Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - link
Gotta overclock that RGB then!xrror - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
People who haven't crushed all of the whimsy and fun out of their lives.- feel free to buy one of the NUMEROUS non-RGB ram kits available worldwide instead.
Operandi - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
Idk man.... taste is personal preference but RGB is pretty fucking ugly in my opinion.Its pretty much the equivalent to sex spec cars in the early 00s. Not a good look and everyone now looks back at for what it was, over the top and hideous.
MrVibrato - Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - link
Weird coincidence. Just last weekend a guy in his 40s said more or less the same thing to me when i made fun of him still regularly watching sunday morning cartoons. What can i say, i guess he had a point...shabby - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
Tween gamerz.nucc1 - Thursday, July 16, 2020 - link
I’ve got RGB components. I care not one way or the other as long as they don’t get in the way.The ones in my windowed case are a useful night light in my home office :)
xrror - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
I know 3200 is the "safe" bet, but these days 3600 is really where you want to start at now.TheyCallMeDanger - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
Figured that out about 2 days after I bought it! Lol! Oops...Kind of annoyed with myself, but oh well.
myuncleles - Thursday, July 16, 2020 - link
I've found that XMP dislikes 3600 for some reason. It could be just my boards / ASUS boards though.nucc1 - Thursday, July 16, 2020 - link
I’ve got 3000, it posts around 27GB/s in benchmarks. I don’t feel the need to go faster. Is there something I don’t know I’m missing?liquid_c - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - link
More of the same but in rgbay flavors.Count Miler - Monday, July 27, 2020 - link
Hi i am miler, I work for <a href="https://www.digitalgravity.ae/">Web design dubai</a> and web development expertise,delivering exactly per the client’s request and product specifics Digital Gravity admires innovation, working closely with a sound strategy, sharp design and
the latest technology. Our team is of strategists, storytellers, tech and design enthusiasts, delivering absolute results.
Count Miler - Monday, July 27, 2020 - link
Hi i am miler, I work for <a href="https://www.digitalgravity.ae/"> Web design dubai</a> and web development expertise,delivering exactly per the client’s request and product specifics Digital Gravity admires innovation, working closely with a sound strategy, sharp design and
the latest technology. Our team is of strategists, storytellers, tech and design enthusiasts, delivering absolute results.