It’s been a while since I wanted to switch from a laptop to a desktop at home. For the last couple of years, I’ve been using the laptop from my work place, since I didn’t want to just let it go.
Finally, after the current Compaq laptop started to throw tantrums, and somehow hinted that it’s gonna die soon, I decided it’s time to fulfill my wish.
I engaged the help of Stanley Ho, the IT guru, and on Monday, 26 Dec, we drove down to Sim Lim Square and embarked on Project DIY.
A fine specimen indeed, as we completed the purchase with an Intel 3.3GHz Quad-core processor, 23″ Dell IPS monitor, more-than-decent motherboard and casing, 120GB SSD, 1TB HDD, 8GB RAM, Ducky mechanical keyboard (blue) and a Razer Infrared gaming mouse. The damage – S$1,915.
After that, it’s off to my place to start the assembly, and it took him more than 4 hours to complete the whole project, including the installation of essential software and programs. Thanks Stan; much appreciated.
At about 8.30pm, we’re off for dinner, and it’s home sweet home after that.
I’m loving the new machine now, the screen, the speed, the performance… Simply awesome!
Expert at work!
The motherboard, up close and personal.
The 23" Dell monitor and mechanical keyboard
