What computer do you have?

[Angrboda]

I originally started building my own PCs so that I could control what parts go into it. Back then I was a power user. Now I do it mainly because I enjoy doing it. But these days my needs are pretty modest. The thing about pre-built PCs is that if you don't need to add onto them, they're mostly quite adequate for modest needs. The good thing about pre-builts is that the hardware they come with is already tested for compatibility. I can't count the number of hours lost trying to force different hardware to work together. I think that situation has improved over the years so that the current crop of hardware has less compatibility issues. Maybe. I tend to buy top grade hardware all around, so perhaps simply my buying habits have changed. I still enjoy the process of putting together a PC, but with my handicap (I'm missing 9 fingers) it's a lot harder now. Perhaps my next PC will be a pre-built. One of those slender all-in-one boxes that fits on the desk top.