If you are a PC gamer, you understand the value of computer components. But did you ever wonder why every white-colored PC component, be it a RAM stick or a special edition graphics card, is more expensive than the same thing in black? Why every hardcore gamer or PC-building enthusiast is looking to grab a white gaming PC? Apart from aesthetics, there are many other reasons why every black and white gaming PC differs in price. Without further ado, Let’s explore the top 5 reasons everyone loves a white gaming PC!
Top 5 Reasons Gamers Want a White Gaming PC
Before diving right into the reasons here is a quick question for you. Do you have a gaming PC at your home? If yes, what color is it? And what made you pick the white case and components? Do tell us in the comments below.
- Aesthetically Pleasing
First things first, the aesthetics! A white gaming PC indeed looks stunning sitting around on the table, even when not in use. It is the number one reason why everyone eyes white-colored PC cases or some even go for a full build with the same colored components. It just looks pleasing to the eye, nothing less, nothing more.
- Blends Well with RGB Lights
The second reason most gamers choose a white gaming PC is the blend with RGB lights. We don’t exactly know where the trend started from actually, but RGB lights are every gamer’s priority when it comes to building their dream gaming PC. A white gaming PC case makes the RGB lights pop better with pleasant reflections overall.
- Inside is More Visible
Here comes a more logical reason that you can give to anyone who asks you why invest more just for the white color. Every white gaming PC is built for aesthetic purposes and looks cleaner with all the PC parts visible from the side tempered glass. Everyone can easily see your GPU, premium motherboard, RAM sticks, and wire management.
- White Color Psychology
Color psychology also plays a vital role in this scenario. Besides building a white gaming PC, every white-colored product looks and feels premium. For instance, the smartphone market also does this as white color phones are generally higher in value than other colors. This psychology is found in gaming as a prebuilt white computer is more premium than other colors. It is not true in every case but in most cases, it just feels more premium!
- Premium Material
Talking about premium and material quality, let’s get more technical here. In plastic and other hard elements (non-metallic), white-colored raw material is expensive to manufacture. For instance, making white plastic is harder to do in large quantities than black plastic. When you make black plastic, you can add carbon to make it black and tougher. But for white plastic, you can’t just add a colorant like that. You have to be very careful in setting up the production process to keep the pure white color, which makes it more challenging. This doesn’t imply metallic builds though (that most PC cases use today). So, you know the answer the next time someone asks why you paid more for a white gaming PC.
Things to Keep in Mind Before Getting a White Gaming PC
Okay, you are ready to get a white PC now. Just stick with us here till the end before making any decision. Here are the three things you must know before ordering any gaming PC white component.
High Cost
If you are on a mid-range budget, going for a white gaming PC is not a good option as it is costly compared to other parts. To see yourself, google a RAM DDR5 RAM and you will find a significant difference in price points.
Component Unavailability
Getting a white PC is all good until you run into a problem of component shortage. And yes, most of the time white colored components are low in stock. This mostly happens in graphics cards. So you have to wait a week or two until it becomes available.
Overtime Decoloration
Many new vendors sell white-colored components at a low price, and many gamers fall for it. This is where people experience a loss in the quality of the component as poorly built materials can decolor over time. For instance, some white PC cases that are copies of the original might turn yellow after a year or so.
Conclusion
Building an all-white gaming PC is a dream for every gamer as it looks aesthetically pleasing. In this blog, we discussed other promising reasons why people pay so much just for a white PC part to answer all your questions regarding white builds.
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