We’re back with our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series and in this blog article, we’ll be covering all the different cosmetic upgrades you can make to your gaming PC.
Cosmetic Upgrades
Cosmetic upgrades range from adding acrylic or replacement panels to RGB lighting. All of these allow you to bring a unique touch or even a vibrant splash of colour to your set up, making it truly your own.
Acrylic Panels
With an acrylic panel, you can customise the exterior of your PC case, either as a splash of colour or even as a replacement for a tempered glass side panel. Acrylic sheets are available in a huge variety of colours that are sure to suit any type of aesthetic.
Replacement Panels
You can find a variety of replacement panels built from a variety of materials including fine mesh, aluminium, and glass, along with different colour variants to suit your PC and aesthetic. Plus, panels made from fine mesh or those with cutouts can help boost your PC’s airflow for optimised cooling and whisper quiet operation.
Please be aware that replacement panels will only fit specific cases. Be sure to double check the replacement panel you are buying is compatible with your case.
RGB Lighting
RGB lighting is the perfect way to enhance your gaming PC with vibrant colours and lighting effects. With an LED strip, you can highlight all your vital components with RGB. Plus, thanks to extensive support from a variety of dedicated software, such as ASUS AURA Sync, you can customise the lighting to your heart’s content.
ARGB vs. RGB? What’s the difference and which one is best for all your cosmetic upgrades? Read through our dedicated RGB lighting guide for more.
Sleeved Cables
Sleeved cables are a super easy way to customise the look of your gaming PC, ensuring it suits your desired aesthetic. Designed to replace your existing cables, sleeved cables are often braided to add an extra layer of protection against dust build-up, along with increasing durability as they are more resistant to fraying and splitting.
Available in hundreds of different colours and styles, you are sure to find a set of sleeved cables that will perfectly suit the look of your gaming PC.
Fans
Most PC cases will come with pre-installed fans, however, you aren’t limited to these. You are free to upgrade your case’s fans to any set that you prefer. This could be high-powered PWM, reliable DC, or vibrant fans with customisable RGB lighting. The choice is yours!
What Cosmetic Upgrades Have You Made to Your PC?
Have you made any cosmetic upgrades to your PC? If so, what have you done and do you have any helpful tips for installation? Leave them in the comments below.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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