I used to build my own desktops when I was younger, but my most recent desktops have all been Intel NUCs, mostly due to valuing time/space/noise over raw price/

I used to build my own desktops when I was younger, but my most recent desktops have all been Intel NUCs, mostly due to valuing time/space/noise over raw price/performance (and due my rapidly declining gaming needs). One feature that I've really grown to love that I don't remember ever seeing with custom machines is the ability to fully customize the fan-curve, including the ability to completely turn off the fan below certain temperatures. This makes it as good as a truly silent build for most day to day use, but with effective cooling available for intensive tasks for when I need the extra power. Maybe these days there are motherboards that allow you to configure the fan curve this way as well? I personally think this kind of configuration gives the best of both worlds.