been building PCs since the 90s, started with a 486 dx2. was using pre-builts before that.
Basicaly i love planning, part selection, modding and finally building a PC and admiring how everything just comes together.
but up to 10 years ago, i did not have enough disposable income to buy good components. from the 90s till 2010 i was building "best budget build under $500" type of builds. I remember that athlon thunderbird overclock, E-5200 wolfdale overclock, basically budget CPUs that gave you more for the money.
Then i started getting a good amount of disposable income, and since then been building all out systems, watercooling, multiple gpus, you name it, i bought it.
i work in a very very stressful environment and i need something to calm my nerves when i get home. Building systems is quite relaxing. i can do the same with Legos as well (i love legos!).
i have a main full tower that i use daily. i build SFF just to look at them in my cabinet. I have yet to use a SFF system i built for more than 2-3 hours. i just take it apart after a couple of months, sell everything and start over.
Currently pre-ordered a velka 3. last build was a S4 mini, before that was ncase, geeek a50, and on and on.
