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Why PC builders hide every cable

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The true mark of a premium machine is pretending that electricity magically teleports to the components. Builders will spend three extra hours shoving thick power cords into a tiny metallic basement panel just to keep the front viewing window completely clear. It is an obsessive form of digital interior decorating that nobody else will ever notice.

Why PC builders hide every cable
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