Desktop Computers

Daidraco said:

I put a LOT of effort into wall mounting my old PCs. I looked at the strap shit like what you found there, and its cheap and jhanky looking (no thanks, wasted my money). I found a place that would machine out and powder coat a bracket to the dimensions of the cases - but then I came to the realization that the PC case is about 10 inches wide and it wont hide behind the TV's I have very well. (Never mind this Lian Li case I have now, thats 14 inches wide). But that'll defeat the purpose of the thin, picture frame - wall TV mounts that I bought that keep the TVs only about an inch and half away from the wall.

My ultimate realization was to just take the PC and hide it away entirely. My last house I had them in the stairwell, sealed from dust, but with exhaust fans coming in at the bottom step and going out at the top of stairs, covered by a white steel mesh to match the paint. There, my problems revolved around all the wireless shit that I had in place. Spent a pretty penny on a 4k Send/Receive system that limited my FPS to at max, 66 FPS. Fine, whatever - I had a 970 GTX at the time and wasnt planning on that breaking any records anytime soon. G/f's 2070 Super wasnt really being taken advantage of, but I wasnt all that concerned regardless since her favorite game at the time.. I think.. was Valheim? Maybe? It was something basic af like that.

This house, however, has the Laundry room in the basement. Have nicer TV's now, that are double mounted 65" one on top of the other, and have all the wiring being directed into the basement. My new computer and her computer are setting on a Overhead Garage Storage mount with High Strength Velcro making sure they wont go anywhere. The HDMI's go right up through the wall and out behind the TV's, so I can fully enjoy the output of my Strix 4090. The Mouse and Keyboard have a 16" foot cable, each, that run to an in-floor, brushed stainless steel grommet. (Its actually for a desk, but I made it work for the floor and it looks clean/fantastic). We have wireless peripherals, but the Bluetooth piece is plugged in right behind where we sit so there is no huge delay. I "thought" that the 16" USB cable would add some noticeable input lag - but honestly, I'm just not seeing it. Maybe if I was ultra-sensitive to it and played something like Valorant - I would be more aware of it? But all the "dont do thatttt" posts about having a USB cable that long didnt come true.

The only "bother" at this point is when the PC's completely turn off. As I have to go down stairs, get on a step ladder and turn the PC on that way. (They usually stay in sleep mode.) Ive found a remote with a motherboard connection on it that will essentially replace the power button on the case - but havent pulled the trigger on that yet. As I dont know how Im going to get any reception up to where I actually "need" that. Welcome to suggestions.

Anyways, thats my evolution Lanx . The machined mount that is cut out at a local machine shop is way better looking than that strap shit, AND, you can probably find someone to powder coat it somewhere so that it looks even better and matches. As Im sure you're like me, in that you want it to not just serve its purpose, but look good doing it, too.

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TJT said:

Re-homing my PC into a new case this weekend.

I am this time putting an emphasis on quiet and heatflow. I've had the same case for 13 years and its just a big green thing. It has served me well but my fans are also ancient. My PSU is 13 years old too. Going with Be-Quiet case, new PSU and fans that are all meant to be quiet(er).

I have a 3080ti and I notice that the heat generation from the PC annoys me after a while under some strain (like playing BG3). So I am looking at the 4080 now just to have a more ideal setup. That is quieter and doesn't generate as much heat. I will be willing to part with my 3080ti at a fair price if I do there so DM me if interested on that (whenever I get around to buying the 4080).

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