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Most Satisfying PC component to install
- Thread starter Maneil99
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Everyone choosing RAM is obviously too young to have experienced the sheer horror that were SIMMs:
I always feel im going to fuck up the cpu, power supplys a bitch to hold up whilst screwing, ram feels good doe
But the ease and the final part for me is the gpu. Thats when i know im done. Just slots in perfectly.
But the ease and the final part for me is the gpu. Thats when i know im done. Just slots in perfectly.
Maybe a bit specific, but slotting in M.2 drives feels so, so slick compared to screwing/snapping in 2.5 SSDs or 3.5 HDDs and then routing Sata and power cables.
Older ram used to tear up my thumbs.
Im going with gpu especially large ones that just kind sink into place.
Im going with gpu especially large ones that just kind sink into place.
This. I have big hands and I can easily break shit while installing the CPU/GPU. Bending pins is never fun.
Ram it is.
GPU > RAM > Mobo > CPU > the rest
The GPU is usually a big component that is laughably easy to install. Goes quick, satisfying click and you're good to go.
RAM, pretty much the same thing as GPU times 4. No heft to the component and a little bit more intricate because of the slots being so close to each other. Not as bad when building a new rig, or when getting a new mobo upgrade at the same time since you can then install them outside the case.
I like tightening screws, especially 9 in a row. Enough said. Puts it at a strong number 3 on my list.
Not a huge fan of putting CPUs in, even though it is pretty straight forward. A mishap could prove to be a costly one, and I don't like putting pressure on stuff when building PCs. That CPU retention arm has been hitting the gym.
Anything else is just straight up boring. Cable management, storage, fans, etc. Bleh!
The GPU is usually a big component that is laughably easy to install. Goes quick, satisfying click and you're good to go.
RAM, pretty much the same thing as GPU times 4. No heft to the component and a little bit more intricate because of the slots being so close to each other. Not as bad when building a new rig, or when getting a new mobo upgrade at the same time since you can then install them outside the case.
I like tightening screws, especially 9 in a row. Enough said. Puts it at a strong number 3 on my list.
Not a huge fan of putting CPUs in, even though it is pretty straight forward. A mishap could prove to be a costly one, and I don't like putting pressure on stuff when building PCs. That CPU retention arm has been hitting the gym.
Anything else is just straight up boring. Cable management, storage, fans, etc. Bleh!
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Can't believe all the ram and GPU lovers here. Psu cables easily the best, literally the thing that gives live and meaning to the rest of the build. Also helps you if you forgot anything, since you'll be retouching pretty much every part.
I hate to see my mobo flexing while installing new RAM.
On the other hand, putting my CPU on the slot, then slightly nudging it to fit in is 👌👌👌 (The cooler/fan is a pain in the ass though).
On the other hand, putting my CPU on the slot, then slightly nudging it to fit in is 👌👌👌 (The cooler/fan is a pain in the ass though).
I voted GPU as my favorite but my least favorite is a CPU upgrade. I failed miserably the first time I did a CPU upgrade and actually broke it. I have not had any problems since but I still get a little nervous installing a new CPU.
I'd say a nice metal GPU sliding in - there's a lovely feeling of heft. That and the physical click are both really rewarding physical signs of success.
Definitely the cables. I pride myself on clean PC cases and I love the whole process of planning and routing all the cables around. And finally once everything is nice and pretty inside it gets the final external power cable and that oh-so satisfying click of the power switch gives my baby LIFE!
Immediate satisfaction GPU because there's nothing to screw up and the payoff is huge.
Ram is easy but eh it's like ok there's 16gb of ram big deal.
Cpu overall maybe after a successful install and paste and you're temps are great and you didn't fuck up any pins.
I spread my own paste too because the pea method isn't at all fun or satisfying. Temps are usually better too when I spread that perfect thin layer of paste.
Ram is easy but eh it's like ok there's 16gb of ram big deal.
Cpu overall maybe after a successful install and paste and you're temps are great and you didn't fuck up any pins.
I spread my own paste too because the pea method isn't at all fun or satisfying. Temps are usually better too when I spread that perfect thin layer of paste.
Installed a ssd nvme last week and it was strangely satisfying. So small and easy, and clean. So much storage and speed... Hmm
I remember trying to get my Hyper 212 on my Ryzen CPU and when I lost my grip it SLID OFF. Horrifying.
RAM everytime, shit is smooth. CPU isn't that bad mainly because it is pretty damn idiot proof these days. GPU isn't too bad but I'll be honest the fuckers are bulky and it makes me a little nervous. The worst? Easily, massive CPU coolers damn Noctua or BeQuiet, shit is terror inducing.
Alas, too late - I ended up installing roof fans to pull air up and out. 😅
Relatedly; I'm not even gonna lie, I enjoy PC building more than the gaming after, even with all the shocking moments that went into assembly.
I Actually like installing CPUs but my vote goes for GPU. Watching this massive brick just click in is really satisfying
I'm gonna have to go with the CPU socket lock, I guess. You feel like you're gonna break it, but then you don't, and it just snaps into place nicely and everything is great.
It's absolutely not the power supply, which is unfortunate for me, because I built a new PC earlier this year and accidentally got too cheap of a power supply at first, so I ended up having to wire it all twice.
It's absolutely not the power supply, which is unfortunate for me, because I built a new PC earlier this year and accidentally got too cheap of a power supply at first, so I ended up having to wire it all twice.
