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Alright, I admit that this headline isn’t typical PCWorld content, but stick with me. I’m not exactly the primary audience for the just revealed by Chinese manufacturer Yeston. And I’m definitely not saying that everyone’s PC parts should be covered in cartoon pinups. However, I must say that I genuinely appreciate Yeston’s GPU designs, and I’d love to see more companies follow suit.
Over the last fifteen years or so, PC designs that receive the most attention and press coverage (I feel old saying “ink”) mainly consist of products from brands like Razer, Alienware, and Corsair. You know, the sleek black plastic, brushed metal, and an abundance of RGB LEDs. Yeston, on the other hand, caters to a niche market that appreciates a different kind of aesthetic. They’ve carved out a small but dedicated following, and that’s something I can respect—even if I’ve never debated online about which anime character would make the best life partner.
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Put simply, Yeston creates components that capture a unique aesthetic, and they do it remarkably well. The (the word “sakura” means “cherry blossom” in Japanese and has feminine connotations as it’s also a given name) features orange blossom petals inlaid in the plastic, with a beautiful mixture of soft pastel blue and purple. This would be an outstanding addition to any white-themed build, anime-themed or otherwise. The latest updates were seen on .
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Yeston’s lineup is full of these distinctive designs, along with cooling fans to complement them in your custom build. This is shaped like a cat and would be perfect for a D.Va-themed Overwatch build. There’s a more understated version of with a stylish purple curve accenting a typical black shroud. Take a look at —I know teenagers who would love to incorporate that into any build. And if pastel-on-white isn’t your style, here’s one with fantastic yellow accents that
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Most of these Yeston products rely on material color and carefully chosen accents to make their visual impact, doing so with minimal lighting or sometimes none at all. This type of thoughtful, appealing design is something I’d like to see more of in the gaming desktop market. The closest thing I’ve found to something that actually matches my personal style is Fractal Design’s North and ,