CES isn’t only for tech journalists to hobnob with PR reps from tech corporations. Sometimes we hang around with…one another! Yes, skilled nerds like to speak about nerd stuff, identical to the backyard selection. One such professional is PeachieTech, whom you may need noticed on the PCWorld YouTube channel earlier than for our “boba tea” live PC build. She took a couple of minutes for a reunion with Adam Patrick Murray on the CES present ground, speaking about tips on how to make a handsome desktop from the bottom up.

PeachieTech’s recommendation? First, decide your {hardware} objectives for the construct to know what base elements you want to work with. If it’s a gaming PC, which means what your decision and body fee needs to be. A giant a part of that can be how giant your case must be to accommodate the required elements — somebody constructing with a Core i9 and RTX 4090 in all probability shouldn’t go along with an ITX construct, for instance. PCPartPicker.com is the go-to instrument for ensuring your elements will work collectively as soon as assembled.

Then you’ll be able to pick a shade, aesthetic, RGB vibe, and many others. In phrases of extra excessive customization and mods, PeachieTech recommends a white case or half shroud as a substitute of black, because it’s simpler to accent and paint as soon as disassembled. And you’ll be able to go for high-quality spray paints designed for vehicles relatively than extra typical Rustoleum dwelling enchancment paint. Stickers are a simple means so as to add aptitude your case. You may even go to a neighborhood print store for customized engraving or UV printing on glass panels.

What about inspiration? You can use on-line shade wheels when you’re not accustomed to shade idea or simply try the standard suspects like Pinterest and Instagram for the most recent design traits. For instances with tempered glass, you’ll be able to fill the interior house with private touches, motion figures, or ribbons. Just make certain they’re secured and never rubbing in opposition to any transferring or heated elements. For extra ideas in your subsequent PC construct, you’ll want to subscribe to PCWorld on YouTube.