Before the Deals Drop, Cool Your Rig Down

Are you dreaming of a PC that runs like a champ? 🖥️ With Black Friday approaching, it's the perfect moment to prepare your setup for those exciting new upgrades. Getting new hardware is super exciting, but making sure your rig is all set to handle the power is just as important! Let's take a closer look!

1. Keep Your Drivers Updated

Your drivers are the unsung stars of how well your PC works. Drivers that are too old can lead to crashes, bugs, and slower working speeds. An update makes sure that everything works well, whether it's your GPU, CPU, or other parts. It's easy to keep graphics drivers up to date with tools like NVIDIA GeForce Experience or AMD's Adrenalin.

Tip: Scan your system once a week to find changes before they start to cause problems.

2. Optimize Your Airflow Setup

A PC that is cooler will run faster. Heat is a silent killer of speed and durability, especially when you're gaming hard or doing a lot of work. Follow these steps to improve the flow of air:

Clean the Dust Bunnies: Dust-clogged fans and filters choke airflow. A quick clean with compressed air can work wonders.
Fan Placement Matters: Follow the push-pull rule—front fans pull cool air in, while rear and top fans push hot air out.
Invest in Quality Fans: Consider swapping stock fans for high-static pressure or quiet fans if you’re upgrading your rig.

Pro Tip: Monitor your temps using tools like HWMonitor or MSI Afterburner to ensure your system stays in the green zone.

3. Prep for Black Friday Upgrades

It's time to plan your changes once your computer is cool and running well. Prepare for a new GPU, a faster SSD, or more RAM by following these steps:

Research Compatibility: Ensure new parts match your current setup. Websites like PCPartPicker make it easy to double-check.
Backup Your Data: Major upgrades can risk data loss—don’t take the chance!
Set a Budget: Black Friday deals are tempting, but prioritize the upgrades that will impact performance most.

Cooler PC, Better Gaming

Your PC will be ready for anything if the cooling is improved and the drivers are kept up to date. If you get ready now, you'll be ready to grab that Black Friday deal without having to worry about system problems or slowdowns.

Remember that a little planning goes a long way, whether you're starting from scratch or just wanting to take your current setup to the next level. Now is the time to build your dream rig! 👾

What upgrades are you looking forward to this Black Friday?

Excellent so far!

I received my laptop a few days ago and so far it boots up and runs amazing. Super quiet when used for simple tasks. I haven't used it for gaming yet, still need to get files transferred, but can't wait to try out some games. I have no doubt that'll perform exceptionally.

Sager refresh

I've bought 2 things from xoticpc. Both of them have been 17" Sager laptops. The first was in 2012, I think. It was/is still my main system but just started falling behind with games I wanted to play. I'll be ecstatic if this one lasts half as long.

Meshify Advanced Buyer-Get it!

The Meshify Advanced has been a terrific PC for me. I bought the PC in April and there have been zero issues. Runs all of my games at full graphics with no tearing or lagging. Where it really shines for me is all of the ports available. I have everything plugged right into the computer with no need for adapters. This includes dual monitor set up with cameras, mouse, keyboard, headset, desk fan, two iPhone chargers, and a gaming controller. Plenty of space for downloading a lot of games right onto the main drive. I haven’t had to even pull out my SSD yet. Fans plus the water cooling system keep everything very cool, even while I’m streaming, playing WoW at full graphics settings, watching another stream, and chatting in Discord. I could probably have my YouTube going at the same time as well but haven’t needed to. Seems like it’s going to be a breeze to upgrade parts once the time comes…in 6 years lol. Really really impressed with the quality and build, and I’m planning on getting my son a PC from Xotic for Christmas. Don’t worry about if you’re getting a good PC, if you like what you see then rest assured you are going to get an amazing product.

Love my New Laptop

Brand New Laptop came in and it looked great. I had to reset the laptop back to factory settings because there was an account already signed in and I didn't feel comfortable. Took a little bit because for some reason I could not reset it due to a setting in the bios that prevented me from factory resetting it. After that was done, I logged into my account and started the process of transferring things over. So far I love the laptop and my games run just fine on it. This is going to replace my desktop computer.

First PC

Super easy to set up, been following for over a year and finally had to pull the trigger. Customer service is top tier! PC is beautiful!

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