So, during my absence, I managed to get a new computer. Well not new but new to me. My old one was a intel 4 core 2.4 ghz with 8gb ram and a 4gb video card. It was good for some things but not for all. I found a Dell desktop for cheap. It is an intel core i5 at 3.3 ghz that can get up and max out at 3.7 ghz. 16 gb's of ram and a smaller but better video card. The old one I had was not intended for gaming or anything like that. This one is more geared to video and gaming I guess but a little smaller at 2 gb. So I guess a bit of a step up.

If you were local you could have picked up my old system...for $500 aussie dollaroos.
MOBO: Gigabyte Z170N-WIFI-CF
RAM: G Skill Trident Z (16GB x 2) DIMM 3200 MHz (part number: F4-3200C15-16GTZKW)
CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K Quad Core LGA 1151 4GHz Unlocked CPU Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L12S Low Profile Multi Socket CPU Cooler
GPU: GeForce GTX950 ITX Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 OC 2GB Video Card - Umart.com.au
SSD: Samsung 950 Pro Series 512GB M.2 SSD

Sounds like a cool system for sure. I spent what I could afford though and did upgrade. The only thing that sucks is I didn't build it myself.

I miss building a new pc too. Haven't done it in about 5 years or so.

Yeah, I gotta get back into it. Things are real expensive right now though.

And if you can get any parts. People have been hoarding them I hear and selling them for high prices.

I believe that. Go on any site like Kijiji and the prices are insane.

Quote from: Bigguy on Jul 03, 2021, 07:29 AMI believe that. Go on any site like Kijiji and the prices are insane.

I refuse to buy off of Kijiji, to many cheats on there, take your money and you never see your purchase.

I took a chance and it turned out to be someone real close to me, lol. Like, a block away, which was cool.

Not sure if they will mail components up there but I've always used Micro Center:

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx

Been going there for maybe 30 years, long before I built my first PC about 18 years. I just used to buy parts and glow over all of nice things they had. LOL That was back when I lived in Philly. Then I moved about an hour away from Philly and Micro Center is just a 45 min drive. Been thinking about taking a trip there since I haven't been there in quite awhile.

I'll check that out. Here's a link for ya. This site allows you to build your own pc, explains the problems you may have with the parts you picked and prices everything:

https://pcpartpicker.com/

Quote from: Bigguy on Jul 07, 2021, 04:15 PMI'll check that out. Here's a link for ya. This site allows you to build your own pc, explains the problems you may have with the parts you picked and prices everything:

https://pcpartpicker.com/

I always use part picker, but dont always use the recommended sites to buy.

The one you linked is good on prices. I think the site might be a bit broken. I couldn't choose a motherboard after the cpu.

Thats fine - in theory it ought to offer you only mobos compatible with your chosen CPU.
In theory.

It looks like a good site though. I'll check it out further.