- Mar 22, 2008
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It's been a long journey. I built my last custom computer in 2017 and have run it continuously, despite occasional brownouts. Over time, the LAN port failed, multiple USB ports stopped functioning, and the reboot and power buttons ceased to work. I now have to use the BIOS reset button on the motherboard to turn the PC on. Despite these issues, the system still performs well. However, I believe it is time to retire this build and construct a new one. I will come from an Intel 8700K processor, a Z370 Aorus Gaming 7 motherboard, and a 1070 TI GPU.
Notice: I edited this with chatGPT because I was too lazy to fix my grammar
POSSIBLE NEW COMPUTER BUILD
I was considering the build above. However, I am now seriously reconsidering because:
Firstly, I am no longer young, and my attention span is diminishing. I find myself less interested in modern games and spending more time on retro games. Although I continue to purchase new games, most of them merely occupy space. The newest game that has captured my interest is SATISFACTORY. Nevertheless, I want to keep my options open.
Secondly, my back has been in poor condition since a severe fall in 2020. Managing a full-size computer, such as the Lian Li I listed above, will be burdensome. The case I currently use is already a chore to handle.
Thirdly, I have decided that bling is rather pointless. This might be another consequence of aging. Although it seems almost impossible to avoid RGB lighting on everything nowadays, I am no longer interested in such features.
Fourthly, electricity costs in Metro Manila are exorbitantly high. This concern feels somewhat futile given that I am using a 32" G7 Odyssey monitor and a 4070 TI GPU. However, the high power consumption of the latest Intel CPUs is a significant turn-off for me, even though I have used Intel exclusively my entire life, except for once in 2000 when I used AMD Thunderbird.
In summary, I am seeking a more streamlined setup without all the unnecessary bells and whistles. I want to focus on acquiring only what I truly need and avoid superfluous extras. It's common to see discussions fixated on ever-increasing specifications, such as extremely high refresh rates and massive curved OLED displays. However, I am more interested in practical, essential features that genuinely enhance my experience, rather than chasing after the latest and greatest specs that often go beyond what is realistically necessary.
I would like to stick with a clean, white build. I plan to replace my monitor eventually, but not for quite some time. I need a substantial amount of RAM because I habitually keep over 50 browser tabs open, log into multiple Gmail sessions, and run several instances of Chrome simultaneously while working.
So, can we fine-tune, drop the fluff, and reel in the above to meet all of these old fart requirements?
Notice: I edited this with chatGPT because I was too lazy to fix my grammar
POSSIBLE NEW COMPUTER BUILD
- Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Gigabyte X670E Aorus Pro X (WHITE)
- Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5 6600 (White) 64GB 4x16GB
- Corsair RMx Shift White Series (750 or 850W?)
- Corsair iCUE H150i RGB Elite 360MM
- Lian Li 011 Dynamic EVO XL (White)
PC PARTS TO RE-USE
- 32" Samsung G7 Odyssey Monitor
- PNY RTX 4070 TI 12GB White Edition
PC USAGE
Programming, Graphic Design, Stable Diffusion, Movies, Gaming, Browsing, Take over the World, etc.PC BUDGET
I don't have one.LOCATION
Metro Manila, PhilippinesI was considering the build above. However, I am now seriously reconsidering because:
Firstly, I am no longer young, and my attention span is diminishing. I find myself less interested in modern games and spending more time on retro games. Although I continue to purchase new games, most of them merely occupy space. The newest game that has captured my interest is SATISFACTORY. Nevertheless, I want to keep my options open.
Secondly, my back has been in poor condition since a severe fall in 2020. Managing a full-size computer, such as the Lian Li I listed above, will be burdensome. The case I currently use is already a chore to handle.
Thirdly, I have decided that bling is rather pointless. This might be another consequence of aging. Although it seems almost impossible to avoid RGB lighting on everything nowadays, I am no longer interested in such features.
Fourthly, electricity costs in Metro Manila are exorbitantly high. This concern feels somewhat futile given that I am using a 32" G7 Odyssey monitor and a 4070 TI GPU. However, the high power consumption of the latest Intel CPUs is a significant turn-off for me, even though I have used Intel exclusively my entire life, except for once in 2000 when I used AMD Thunderbird.
In summary, I am seeking a more streamlined setup without all the unnecessary bells and whistles. I want to focus on acquiring only what I truly need and avoid superfluous extras. It's common to see discussions fixated on ever-increasing specifications, such as extremely high refresh rates and massive curved OLED displays. However, I am more interested in practical, essential features that genuinely enhance my experience, rather than chasing after the latest and greatest specs that often go beyond what is realistically necessary.
I would like to stick with a clean, white build. I plan to replace my monitor eventually, but not for quite some time. I need a substantial amount of RAM because I habitually keep over 50 browser tabs open, log into multiple Gmail sessions, and run several instances of Chrome simultaneously while working.
So, can we fine-tune, drop the fluff, and reel in the above to meet all of these old fart requirements?