The neat part about modern RGB is that it's fully customizable- and you can turn it off. I set up OpenRGB profiles so that I can turn all the lights in my computer either off completely, or on to preset color schemes with one click of a button.

In reality RGB is just a super cheap feature to add that is a bit of a flashy upsell, which is why almost every gaming manufacturer adds it. You are under no obligation to use it.

Fun story time: Here I am browsing Lemmy when I come across this post and think to myself, "Wow I just made the same post on Mastodon. I'll need to post a link to my toot" only to realize that this was my toot.

The Fediverse really messes with my mind sometimes with how you can post to Lemmy communities from Mastodon.

Not everything is, but that's often what you see advertised because it's overpriced and fools people who don't know better. There is a buildapc community here on lemmy.world full of people that love to help and answer questions. Also, pcpartpicker.com is a great resource for finding parts and has several tiers of builds with handpicked parts to fit your budget without having to do much research. I'll also say that putting together a pc doesn't take much technical know-how, and the only tool you typically need is a screwdriver.

How am I supposed to sleep at night when my computer's acting like it's at a rave?

...Turn it off?

There are usually non-RGB options, and the for ones that do have RGB, it's generally optional. They usually have their own software to manage their brand's RGB settings, but there are also third-party apps that often manage many different systems.

Some people like it, so why not give them the option?

Just get a case with a solid sidepanel (one of the Fractal Design Define variants for example). Then your components can RGB all they want, you simply won't see it.

For what it's worth, I would HIGHLY recommend not shopping on Newegg. A decade ago, they were the gold standard. Since then, they got bought out, and the new owners have gutted the customer support system.

Microcenter is what you're looking for, whether you want to shop online or in-store. Although, if you don't have a physical store near you, I dunno if you might have to pay more for shipping or anything.

Most thinga have RGB simply because its popular and it gives manufacturers some leeway for margin, as for the most part, margins for pc components are pretty bad

Just build myself a brand new pc 2 months ago and it only has one part with rgb, the gpu and I leave turned off all the time.

If you look for the best performance per €/$ you will mostly get stuff without rgb.

More often than not you can disable RGB on some software or just by not plugging it in (my tower came with RGB fans that honestly were beautiful but I can't stand the unicorn barf for long periods of time)

After many years of building my PCs, I've switched to pre built from Puget Sound Systems. Unknown to me, there was some RGB inside - but the case is a solid metal Fractal Design one. No tempered glass, no RGB, no problem!

Gaming aesthetic is usually aimed at a younger audience so you end up with a lightshow. Just get a windowless case and make sure your peripherals have the option to turn the RGB off.

Easy solution, buy a Fractal Design case without windows.

As a person who doesn't like rbg but love the current glass/high flow aesthetic, thankful it's really easy to ensure the lights are turned off.

The only thing might be is that you'll probably have to download a few pieces of company specific bloatware at least temporarily to turn it off.

@Dharkstare I feel ya. I have always built my own PCs and find it frustrating that it's often harder or more expensive now to get parts/gear that is RGB free. I don't need a light show!