computer hw
Back in time I thought it's just some box to put in your hardware but I learned that this part is one of your most essential parts you want to consider. It's so important for:
- Convenient and clean cabling
- Cooling (!)
Fractal design is usually a very good choice
Make sure it fits your
- VESA standard of the mainboard you chose
- Dimensions of the GPU + fans (if it does not come with the case)
- needs (HDD slots, DVD/BlueRay/... slots, ...)
- BeQuiet! usually good for fans (and super quiet ;-) )
If you create your own.
- Metal filters provide more airflow (wires can be manufactured thinner) and are typically more silent
- 60 - 200 threads / inch seem to be a preferable choice (noting that 200 provides similar airflow as ~ 70)
Sources:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/14f94jd/ultimate_guide_for_handmade_dust_filters/
- https://www.hwcooling.net/en/test-nylon-vs-plastic-dust-filter-which-restricts-fans-less/
- AMD Ryzen CPUs tend to run hotter
- Usually better value
- Sockets change less and chance to upgrade without replacing your mainboard is higher
- Usually pricier
- Often use P (power) and E (efficiency (for energy saving (usually assigned to background processes/OS))) cores; if you need many powerful cores pay attention here
- Noctua is usually a good choice
- BeQuiet! usually good for fans
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