re: #697 b_sharp

I sell systems for a living so I have access to a hell of a range, but I wanted a specific look and performance, including the ability to overclock. Even though I’ve sold hundreds of OEM systems, I’ve still built probably close to fifty of my own systems over the last 25 years. It’s just something I like doing.

Windoze doesn’t really cost me anything, but I do use Linux and VMs.

It can be fun to be a tech snob at times—I like to ridicule people who use the combination if Windows with a Belkin wireless router to connect to the internet. I like to say that they’re using their Windoesn’t computer with a Belcan’t router.

Oem system building has to be a tough business to be in—unless you can find a good niche like gamers or business clients.