So, I was going to go down to the computer store today and put down a hundred bucks on a sub-optimal computer. Was all convinced and ready to go. I didn't check the hours of the place. They aren't open on Thursdays.

So I'm walking on my way down 82nd, and I notice a Pawn Shop, and think, just for the hell of it, let's pop in. And there, in the case, is a vintage 2007, Antec Design Titan 650 Server Enclosure for 50 bucks. Complete with the TP3-650 power supply. Hard Drive, Video card and Mother Board have been stripped, but this is an incredible find, regardless. I quickly do the math, and realize I'd be ahead about 300 dollars than if I was to purchase these parts separately. So, I've decided, to build my own Hot Rod, rather than save for a pre-built one.

Portland is seeing one of the hottest days in a while, and I just lugged the thirty pound case over 2 miles home, but damn it feels good to be looking at it. It's at least twice the working space of my current computer, over double the power capacity, and even has some old stuff on it that you can't even find anymore. (It's even got a 3.5 floppy drive, and three bays for Removable Hard Drives. )

It's gonna take time, and money, but a hell of a lot less than just plunking down cash for a Computer that doesn't even have what I want on it. I feel like the guy who walked home from the closed car dealer to find a '57 Chevy on blocks at the Junkyard for a song.

Going to have to do a LOT of research because I've never built a PC from the ground up before but it's a great starting point. I figure that it will be a lot more satisfying in the long run than just paying somebody else to do it, and I'll have a much better idea in the long run for how the thing actually works. As of right now, I'm just working off the last of the sweat, drinking some water, and already feeling good. I think this is a feeling more gamers could use, honestly. Putting the time, sweat and effort into your entertainment, in order to truly appreciate it.

Maybe I'm just getting philosophical in my old age, but I'm really appreciating the things I have to WORK for more than I appreciate those things that are just available. Much like I always Mod my games, now I'm just taking it a step further.

So any geeks out there who want to give me tips, I'm ALL ears. This is a new experience for me, and I plan on making this a good one. Eventually I hope to have this machine running Windows 7, a Radeon 980ti Video Card, A couple Terabyte hard Drives, and at least a quad core central processor with at least 20-40 Gigs of Ram. Because this case has the SPACE for it. Probably going to have to invest in a decent cooling system as well, but once again, it's part of the experience.

Not much major to talk about other than that today. Just trying to DO something other than wallow in misery.

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