I crammed 20 anime figures inside my gaming PC to see how it affects thermal performance. Yes, you can call me a scientist now
A PC Gamer writer conducted an experiment to determine whether adding anime figurines inside a gaming PC affects thermal performance. Using a Hyte Y40 PC case, the author gradually inserted figurines while monitoring temperature fluctuations using FurMark 2, a thermal stress-testing benchmark. The experiment was performed on an iBuyPower RDY Y40 Valorant system equipped with an RTX 4070 Super GPU, with testing conducted across both 1080p and 1440p benchmark presets to capture comprehensive thermal data.
The methodology involves establishing baseline thermal readings before incrementally adding figurines to determine at what point, if any, internal decorations begin to impact system cooling efficiency. This playful approach to hardware testing combines scientific rigor with humor, examining whether PC enthusiasts can balance their love of anime collectibles with optimal gaming performance. The controlled testing environment and systematic approach to data collection provide genuine insights into how internal obstructions affect airflow and thermal management in modern gaming systems.