A post on Reddit is causing a stir as a user shows her boyfriend’s PC. The picture reveals a chaotic setup with suspiciously installed hardware. The Reddit community reacts with a mix of horror and humor.
In the subreddit pcmasterrace, the user skylovesutoo posts a picture that shows her boyfriend’s open PC. What may seem like a typical setup at first glance quickly reveals itself to be a collection of interesting choices in PC building. The condition of the PC suggests it must be struggling with some issues. However, the user does not comment on whether or how her boyfriend’s PC is running.
This is how the inside of the PC looks
The graphics card and its appendage: First, one probably notices the loose power supply in the case, whose “installation” can cause mechanical damage. It puts pressure on the graphics card, causing GPU sag. GPU sag refers to the bending or sagging of a graphics card, often caused by the weight of the card itself or other influences. This deformation can occur especially with larger and heavier graphics cards, which can damage the PCIe slot or the card itself in the long run.
Additionally, a red “card” is placed directly on the graphics card. This is presumably an ASUS Wi-Fi adapter.
The CPU is upside down: The CPU cooler is misaligned, which means it distributes warm air instead of directing it out of the case. This orientation leads to poor temperature regulation, causing the CPU to overheat unnecessarily, which can throttle performance and shorten its lifespan.
The cable management and ventilation: The cables are hanging messily in the case and are partially bent sharply, which can lead to problems. The PC case has only one fan, which worsens the cooling of the system. The incorrect CPU orientation and the loose power supply further add to the thermal burden on the system.
The opening in the side panel could also serve as a measure to counter overheating problems. Without sufficient airflow, heat is not effectively expelled from the case.
The RAM order: The RAM modules are seemingly installed in the wrong slots. Normally, DIMM slots should be filled in the order of 1-3-2-4, so that pairs 1-2 and 3-4 can optimally utilize dual-channel mode. If this order is not followed, dual-channel mode cannot be activated correctly, leading to reduced system speed and efficiency. However, this presumes that the memory supports dual-channel at all.
Upon closer inspection, dust can also be seen on the components and inside the case itself. Although the amount is still manageable, it is important to regularly clean the PC of dust. Excessive dust accumulation can block airflow pathways. Here we have some tips on how to keep your PC cool.
These are the reactions from the community: The comments under the post wonder how someone can create such a PC. It resembles a “Where’s Waldo” search to see who can find the most mistakes. But some see a kind of workaround in the situation: “I could almost bet he did that because the CPU power cable is very short and he couldn’t route it around the graphics card or even around the back of the case; I’ve seen that a few times with cheap power supplies.” Said the user haztech99.
Alongside some assistance or ideas on how to rearrange the components, most enjoy the sight and joke about the craftsmanship. “Remarkable, what courage, what ingenuity. In the face of great adversity, this hero faced the challenge and overcame it. A true inspiration for us all,” commented a user sarcastically.
But not everyone is knowledgeable enough about hardware, so building one’s own PC can be a real challenge. There is an overwhelming variety of ideas and templates available online when it comes to designing a PC and its components. We have 7 tips for you that you should know before building a PC to make your next build easier.
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