I have been wanting to build a desktop for a while now, but I held back because I plan to move overseas in near future, and build it there, which I know is the right thing to do.
But I have spent ~24 hours in last 3 days researching specs and right build for me. I “need” to know :p. If I act on it, I’ll have to sell the new monitor, tower case, power supply (the bulky items) just after few months of use, once I move overseas, only taking remaining parts with me.
This sudden hyperfixation is crazy. Have slept just 3 hours today (when my body just gave up and shut down). Just thought I’ll share.
A handy thing for this situation is a second hand machine. It is a whole lot cheaper, still very much an upgrade, but reselling for a reasonable price is possible.
The option I would actually recommend is to reinstall your OS. A fresh install if Windows or Linux is like a new computer in many ways. Add a few changes, like maybe changing theme and trying new software, can also make it better.
If you wanted to satisfy that ADHD itch with Linux I would recommend trying something like ElementaryOS if you come from Mac world or EndeavourOS with KDE if you are from Windows world. Great operating systems with sane defaults and an easy install but well put together appearance and utility.
Also, if you know where you are going maybe consider researching local options from there? Like calculate the postage, find the local stores, look for local second hand computer stores, etc.
I pause when I get like this and ask if I really truly need the thing. I feel we always need the reigns, but at the end of the day - life is changing. I believe all of humanity needs to be more responsible with their purchases. So I don’t care how much I put in to figuring out the “perfect” build. There will always be another one when it gets time that I actually need it. But equally, I too move a lot and if I can’t fit it in a backpack or suitcase I don’t think it’s worth an ounce of my personal time (pending I can’t give it away or sell it). And most things you have, they don’t sell for beans worth compared to what you’ve put in.
But a hobby is a hobby and joy is joy. So it’s all up to you, but it’s just my opinion on the matter.
been there, done that. Now I’m basically addicted lol
I hyper fixated on getting the stream deck plus because it’s cool (I don’t even stream) and it ordered it this morning. It be like that tho :P
Hmm, I didn’t even consider it, but could work out for me as well, at least for a while, as I already have a laptop which works really well, just the gpu is what really needed an upgrade.
@OwlYaYeet please help me with these doubts-
- how is steamOS for privacy (steam stuff), I it possible to stop all steam related activity.
- How easy it is to setup lutris/heroic to play my gog games? (compared to setting it up on regular arch let’s say)
Just went trough the same’ish thing, spent 7 hours hyperfixated on a new cpu / motherboard / memory combo for my Server which uses a very specific processor.
My wife got a bit annoyed when i told her that i had already decided on a cpu which i ordered yesterday, but the 7 hours was spent over obsessing if I’d made the right choice and looking at new options.