by Connie S. Myres - admin | Jul 27, 2026 | PC Build
First, AI (mostly Google Gemini) helped me pick out the parts I needed using https://pcpartpicker.com. The only problem with this phase was that Gemini was telling me the build was going to be cheaper than what it actually turned out to be.Then, I used Gemini to help...
by Connie S. Myres - admin | Jul 13, 2026 | PC Build
I have all the parts ordered that I need to begin building my PC. I’m just waiting to receive the ‘expensive’ DDR5 RAM and the 2 TB SSD.I ended up going with the Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory. I bought that from the Corsair website for...
by Connie S. Myres - admin | Jul 5, 2026 | PC Build
I’ve updated the two parts I need, the RAM and the SSD.The RAM (memory) will be something like the G.SKILL Flare X5 Series DDR5 RAM (AMD EXPO) 64GB (2x32GB) 6000MT/s CL30-40-40-96 1.40V. Around $940. I need a low-profile kit so that it will fit underneath the...
by Connie S. Myres - admin | Jul 1, 2026 | PC Build
My $1,200 budget pc for creating videos has now gone up to $2,100! AI isn’t good at pricing things. At first, it was telling me prices would come down in a few days after they were restocked from being sold out. Now it’s telling me that there’s a...
by Connie S. Myres - admin | Jun 30, 2026 | PC Build
Yesterday I received the first set of parts: CPU, cooler, case, power supply, speakers, and a tool kit. The motherboard should be here on Friday. I thought it was funny that the case reminded me of a fish aquarium!Today I ordered the video card, an ASUS Dual NVIDIA...