Post by @paul
I am hoping to build a desktop PC and finally get away from my 5 laptops.
I am putting together a list of parts and the prices are making my eyes explode.
So, a few questions for the fine folks of the Fediverse.
What parts are ok to go second hand? (I know that storage is probably best to get new).
If the CPU I am looking at has a stock cooler, do I need to get a separate heatsink and fan cooler, or will the stock one be fine?
The case I'm looking at has 3 fans at the front and 1 at the back, do I need any more fans?
Thermal paste - what's the best one to get? Does it actually matter?
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EDIT: Forgot to say, this will be my first desktop PC and my first PC build, so all my knowledge thus far has come from LinusTechTips videos.
@orbitalmartian@polymaths.social probably get storage, power supplies and cooling fans new.
Everything else is probably OK second hand. Especially memory right now!
CPUs: I'm still working and gaming on an i7 gen 6 CPU which has been heavily used for 11 years now - I'm sure you can get a 8th or even 10th gen for a good price right now too.
Thermal paste: I'm sure some elite gamers are going to say there's a difference but honestly for most tasks as long as there's something it's fine - the worst you'll need to do is take the heatsink off and replace the paste. No big deal. Normally a heatsink will come with some anyway.
For the actual heatsink and cooler - if you're doing intensive stuff probably get a third party cooler, but generally stock coolers are OK.
3 fans is fine.
Forget everything Linus has taught you, he's an idiot. You're probably better off listening to Henry Cavill 😁
@paul And in terms of where to get second hand stuff. The only place that jumps straight to my mind is eBay, but is there anywhere else?
@orbitalmartian @paul I only check ebay, but fb marketplace could be a shout if you are already on the platform (I'd rather not).
I doubt vinted does PC parts, but it wouldn't surprise me at this point
@orbitalmartian @paul Also, I wouldn't say everything Linus says is useless, you can at least glean some familiarity with the steps involved in PC building
@daniel@masto.doserver.top @orbitalmartian@polymaths.social for the basic stuff Linus is fine, yeah, I was only playing 😄
I think there's that Luke guy on the channel. He seems to know what he's talking about. No idea if he builds stuff though.