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  "path": "/threads/a-big-boi-pc-that-is-quiet-pretty.2634503/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-27T01:44:50.000Z",
  "site": "https://forums.anandtech.com",
  "tags": [
    "Computer Building",
    "Maingear Apex Force",
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  "textContent": "Hey everybody,\n\nBuilding a new PC soon.\n\nI have a 4090 rig with a 14700k and it's in a pretty case (NZXT H9 FLOW TG MT ATX WHITE....pic is included) with all white pieces. This full glass panel design seems popular these days and I love it, but I do also want to reduce noise while recording videos (ShureSM7B seems to pick up the fans sometimes).\n\nI'm looking to upgrade to a 5090 and a 9850X3D system. I'm going for absolutely max performance (unless it's like some useless 0.02% upgrade ofc) and aesthetics, but also low noise.\n\nFrom what I've read, two things will help the noise issue:\n\n1. Full tower with big 140mm fans\n2. Not a FULL glass panel design.\n3. Custom loop.\n\nDo I need to go with #2 and sacrifice aesthetics for noise or is there some best of both worlds situation?\n\nI've looked into the Maingear Apex Force also.\n\nBecause it's all custom loops and whatnot it seems to bypass the #2 issue of glass panel and still be super quiet...Probably will be the quietest thing I can...\n\nRead more",
  "title": "A Big Boi PC That is Quiet + Pretty"
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