Building new computers.

I am building a matched pair of new computers for my wife and I and will review them when they are finished. Normally we stagger building our computers (replacing the older of the two each time). This works well for keeping them up-to-date, but not so well for gaming. One of us always is running slower than the other, or envious of the level of graphics detail on the other computer. This methodology should eliminate that problem.

So far we have purchased Sony Optiarc AD-7191s DVD drives and have them sitting in a box and have ordered two XCLIO WTSL cases last Friday. These are expected to arrive on Wednesday or Thursday.

The cases should have more than enough cooling with the pair of 25cm fans and - being full towers - are large enough that are can circulate. The main reason for the particular model of DVD drives that we purchased was the price. From my experience, optical drives wear out about every three years no matter what brand you buy. Since, I have this expectation going in, I don't want to spend a lot of money on them.

Over the weekend, I should have some time to install the drives in the cases and can report on how easy or difficult the cases are to open, close, and work in.