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- Limiting RGB has helped me focus better on the screen, as light hitting my eye’s corner became too distracting.
- It comes with a 10%-30% increase in cost, which you could be investing in getting better components for higher performance instead.
- Syncing all RGB products, especially if they aren’t from the same brand, rarely goes perfectly despite the long hassle.
I used to be obsessed with RGB lighting, and I needed my entire setup to be rigged with all sorts of RGB lighting, be it in my keyboard, mouse, PC case fans, RAM, or even behind my monitor for aesthetics.
But over time, the RGB lighting proved to be more distracting than pleasing to my eye, especially when it comes to working on my PC. So, I decided to limit my RGB use, which has improved my productivity and focus.
Distracting
One major downside that no one talks about is that flashing lights, even subtle ones, can be distracting. There have been times when the lights and even reflections hitting from the corner of my eyes pulled me out of my zone.
I found that while using my PC, I could focus way more when there weren’t any lights or reflections other than my monitor. Even the smallest RGB from my PC case fans became annoying to me.
Reduced Focus
This is why people use blinds in their rooms: to avoid even the smallest reflections hitting their monitor’s screen. If light and RGB from your setup hinder your productivity without you knowing it, you should also consider limiting them.
I tried using an RGB strip across my PC or behind my monitor, only to find that it doesn’t evenly spread the light. So, I prefer neon rope light instead, but it still distracts you from the monitor’s screen, so it defeats the purpose.
RGB In Peripherals Isn’t Necessary
Also, RGB in peripherals for users like me becomes problematic. The constant RGB leaking from the keyboard and mouse is way distracting, especially when you have to focus on something on your monitor.
Moreover, using RGB on wireless peripherals is unnecessary, because not only is it distracting but it also consumes way too much battery life that you’ll end up feeling that you’re charging them all day.
PC Case Is Best Kept Minimal
I even get annoyed by the RGB lighting leaking from my PC case and the tempered glass. This is why I use a minimalistic PC case with no RGB inside. While RGB fans look appealing, I don’t care for them either.
It is also better to place your PC case on the ground because I don’t like the fancy lights and equipment being showcased. I prefer the clean desk look, where my PC’s performance does the talking, not the lighting.
Increased Cost
Cost is another huge factor. Instead of paying for the visuals, you could be paying to get better performance. Typically, RGB components cost around 10%-30% more than non-RGB variants.
Instead of paying for the RGB, you could be getting a better SSD, a higher-end GPU, more RAM, or even better airflow. Most people who resort to the hype end up with visually appealing but lower-performing PC components, which drain their budget.
Software & Synching Hassle
Then there’s the software aspect. If you have components from different brands, you need to sync them using various software. This means that GPU lighting, fan hub, RAM, and motherboard RGB all need to be adjusted separately.
This is a plain hassle because syncing everything rarely works perfectly, which feels chaotic and time-consuming. You could counter that by having all peripherals and components from one brand, but another, easier way is to ditch RGB entirely.
Downgrade?
By doing this, it didn’t feel like a downgrade to me. In a way, it felt like a complete upgrade because I moved from the vibrant setup to a more minimalist one. I believe that over the years, people do move to a mature setup.
I started focusing more on simplicity by removing added objects and lighting from my setup and focused more on ergonomics, better audio quality and comfort instead.
This doesn’t mean that I don’t have love for RGB. In fact, I love to see it on other people’s setups. But personally, I love colours and RGB as long as they are on my monitor, which is why I prefer OLED monitors.
Verdict
These are all strictly my personal opinions, and you’re free to disagree. I can’t help but be distracted by even a tinge of light in my peripheral vision, and I envy people who can easily use RGB while maintaining their focus.
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