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The Stout Owl: How I Built the Ultimate Noctua G2 PC

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The article details the creation of a custom wooden PC case called "The Stout Owl" by a former case reviewer for Tom's Hardware. The case is built to showcase Noctua components, including an Asus Z890-Creator motherboard, Intel Core Ultra 285K processor, 96 GB of Team Group T-Create memory, and a Noctua NH-D15 G2 cooler. The design process involved selecting European oak for strength and aesthetics, using tools like a circular saw, jigsaw, chisels, and a router. The final build aimed for a quiet and efficient workstation setup, emphasizing aesthetics alongside performance.

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