Adventures in A New Computer

[Colin S]

Here I will outline my adventure of building a new PC... with great frustration. This is sort of an ongoing thing, so yes, there will be more posts (and hopefully videos and screenshots soon). Here we go:

 

TIMELINE

May 2014 - I decide it's time for a new computer. Looking around online, I decide that buying locally would be the best choice for warranty claims and support.

June 6th, 2014 - I visit my local shop, NCIX, and ask for a quote. He says to email him and he'll get back. I send him the specifications I want, he recommends changes, sends a quote.

June 26th, 2014 - At this point, I am working nearly full time at a location with no power or internet so I ask for a final quote with minor changes that that I will be interested in purchasing a computer at the end of August.

July 15th, 2014 - During a visit home, I email NCIX

August 29th, 2014 - Still no answer

September 20th, 2014 - Still no answer from NCIX to a guy who wants to buy a $1600 machine. I approach my friend who is a trained computer tech to give me recommendations for specs. He sets me up with a list. I walk into chemistry lecture the next morning and shower him with the money I owe him in thanks.

October 3rd, 2014 - I order the computer. Now I am waiting...

 

Here is what I'm waiting for: 

Intel i5 3.4GHz Quad

NVidia GTX 780 3GB

16GB RAM

1TB 7200RPM HDD

Motherboard gobbledegook that I don't understand because I don't care (I really should, though)

 

I also bought a $5 keyboard that I have now fallen in love with from Value Village and I'm stealing 2 old monitors from my father's dental practice.

 

Just wondering is anyone else out there has a similar setup who could share some pictures/videos/stories about what to expect in the way of capabilities.

 

Stay tuned for screenshots in a few weeks (order time is long because the nearest NCIX is 340km from my house).