Hello everyone,
I just wanted to ask a question that I've been thinking about a bit lately. (sorry if it's a stupid question but bear with me)
I'd like to preface this by saying that I've done a few successful WC builds in the past, my latest one being in a Fractal Arc Mini, so I know how getting everything set up works. However, for me, the most frustrating part of any build, is picking a case.
I look at pictures and other builds and think about where to put radiators/reservoirs etc... and think I have it all sorted... except there's always complications. e.g. a hard drive cage that's slightly bigger than I thought, or the fans have clips instead of screws or something like that. I inevitably have to do a bit of modding or compromise in areas to get everything to fit.
My question is, is this just part of the process or am I doing it wrong. I feel, (just by looking at this forum and other sources) there's people out there that can achieve much more professional looking results. When I do things I feel like I'm just sizing things up by eye and making a "best guess" whether it will go together or not.
Is there a more scientific method of doing things that I'm just missing or is it just trial and error and a bit of informed guesswork?
Again, sorry if this comes across as stupid.
Matt.
I just wanted to ask a question that I've been thinking about a bit lately. (sorry if it's a stupid question but bear with me)
I'd like to preface this by saying that I've done a few successful WC builds in the past, my latest one being in a Fractal Arc Mini, so I know how getting everything set up works. However, for me, the most frustrating part of any build, is picking a case.
I look at pictures and other builds and think about where to put radiators/reservoirs etc... and think I have it all sorted... except there's always complications. e.g. a hard drive cage that's slightly bigger than I thought, or the fans have clips instead of screws or something like that. I inevitably have to do a bit of modding or compromise in areas to get everything to fit.
My question is, is this just part of the process or am I doing it wrong. I feel, (just by looking at this forum and other sources) there's people out there that can achieve much more professional looking results. When I do things I feel like I'm just sizing things up by eye and making a "best guess" whether it will go together or not.
Is there a more scientific method of doing things that I'm just missing or is it just trial and error and a bit of informed guesswork?
Again, sorry if this comes across as stupid.
Matt.