That's really why I say it's better to build up a kitty and spend it when you cn afford the lot at one go - aside from probably saving money on shipping. I start with the heart of themachine, CPU, then find a mobo that's compatible, a cooler that will keep it frosty, a size of RAM/HDD that I can live with and afford, GPU the same, then look at the power required and add 25-30% for a PSU, then tack on things like a purty case, optical drive, extra fans, etc. Buying the CPU/mobo LAST is like putting the locomotive at the back of the train, so to speak.
I am, in general, pretty good about not taking money OUT of the jam jar for incidental expenses once it's been put in though, so that process may not work so well for other people. Powers know it's about the only way in which I manage to exercise any willpower on self-restraint.
- dNN
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"Anko, what you do in your free time is your own choice. Use it wisely. And if you do not use it wisely, make sure you thoroughly enjoy whatever unwise thing you are doing." - HymnOfRagnorok as Orochimaru at SpaceBattles
woot Med. Eng., verb, 1st & 3rd pers. prsnt. sg. know, knows
I am, in general, pretty good about not taking money OUT of the jam jar for incidental expenses once it's been put in though, so that process may not work so well for other people. Powers know it's about the only way in which I manage to exercise any willpower on self-restraint.
- dNN
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"Anko, what you do in your free time is your own choice. Use it wisely. And if you do not use it wisely, make sure you thoroughly enjoy whatever unwise thing you are doing." - HymnOfRagnorok as Orochimaru at SpaceBattles
woot Med. Eng., verb, 1st & 3rd pers. prsnt. sg. know, knows