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I build my own. I use both https://pcpartpicker.com/ https://pcpartpicker.com/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/ https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsal
by vinylkey 9y ago
I build my own.
I use both https://pcpartpicker.com/ https://pcpartpicker.com/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/ https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/ to plan the build and find deals. I tend to stick with Newegg, Amazon, B&H, and Fry's for getting my parts.
- teej 9y agoI second this. After being a all Mac household for 10 years I finally built a computer for the first time since college. I didn’t want a “gamer” case so I decided to go with an NCASE M1 Build. After a year I am very happy with it. I did all of my research and planning with Reddit and pcpartpicker. https://imgur.com/o5KmRpn https://imgur.com/o5KmRpn
- teirce 9y agoI have the same case with a full-sized GPU and it was a headache. Next time I'll probably build in an mATX case...
- programmarchy 9y agoI built a machine learning rig using PC Part Picker recently. It's nice because it helps you make sure the components you are ordering are all compatible.
- CASHforGOLD 9y agoHas anyone tried running Sketch App for Mac on a Virtual Machine or Hackintosh? How does it perform? The only the holding me back from switching to Windows is the limited applications for design but my preference for Mac is dwindling.
- hedora 9y agoCentral Computer. Don’t let the compactness of their stores fool you. There are a few in the SF Bay Area, and they have a much better selection of top-reviewed and hard-to-find components than Fry’s (especially for things like heatsinks and power supplies). They also have a formidable selection of cables.
- danjoc 9y agoIf BYO, be sure to test your parts immediately after assembly. memtest86+ for the RAM. bonnie++ and badblocks for the disk. Finding defective parts early can save you a lot of time and money.