Building a Gaming PC: A Personal Journey Through Time
Building a PC for my son recently brought back memories from my first build over two decades ago. I feel fascinated to see how much has changed and how much has stayed the same. The fundamental concept of assembling a PC remains, but the technology has advanced significantly, making this easier. Here is my lesson learnt during this build. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X The CPU market is still dominated by Intel and AMD, just as it was two decades ago. Unlike the past, where you could simply install a CPU out of the box, modern processors require an efficient cooling system. The additional CPU fan has become a minimal necessity to cool down these powerful processors. Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F ASUS remains my favourite brand for motherboards. The advancements here are remarkable. Gone are the PS/2 ports, replaced by USB ports. Sound cards, which were once an essential component, are no longer needed as modern motherboards come with integrated sound. Setting jumpers manually is...