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Of course, there are more esoteric components you could add. If music or video editing is your thing, a soundcard may be a worthy addition, or a capture card if streaming is what you plan to do. Additional case fans are a possibility, too, and potentially a valuable addition if you’re looking to overclock anything. Lastly, we’ll turn our eyes to aesthetics: lighting. The pronounced lip around the rim of the Q500L’s mobo cavity is the perfect place to position sticky LED strips, and with the right screws, an RGB controller can be anchored to the inside of the case, thanks to the perforated metal design.