So why do I like it?
So why do I like it?
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It's the awe that I get when I hold a CPU or a graphics card in my hand that reminds me of why I love PC building. I have always appreciated technology, and I have never taken it for granted. Witnessing the rapid growth in technology, where I moved from the mediocre Pentium IV CPU I had to the i5-12600K now, reminds me of what we as humanity is capable of. That hope brings me joy.
Also it's therapeutic. It's the perfect blend of creativity, freedom, and structure. You get to choose the different pieces of the computer you want based on what you need, and make the unique PC of your dreams, yet relish in the comfort knowing that whatever piece of hardware you get will all fit together.
Isn't that beautiful?
My area of specialty
My area of specialty
I have a great appreciation for small form factor (SFF) PCs since I used to travel between Singapore and Japan, where I did my masters. SFF PCs are computers that are below 20L in volume and they used to be for the enthusiasts! Luckily, hardware makers have brought them into the mainstream (thanks Cooler Master and Lian Li), which made it much cheaper for everyone to get into it.
When folks talk about SFF PCs, they typically refer to mini-ITX cases (m-ITX).
Current Build
Current Build
Case SSUPD Meshlicious V2 White w/ Tempered Glass
CPU AMD 9800X3D
Motherboard Gigabyte X870I AORUS PRO ICE
GPU XFX Swift 9070XT White
RAM TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 6000MHz 2 x 16GB CL30
SSD Samsung 960 Evo 500GB
PSU Lian Li SP850 White
CPU Cooler Cooler Master ML240L v2 RGB White
H. Monitor Alienware AW3225QF
V. Monitor MSI MAG274QR
Keyboard Wooting 80 HE
Mouse Razer Naga V2 Pro
Past Creations
Past Creations
First Case
First Case
Fractal Design Node 202
Second Case
Second Case
GEEEK A50
Third Case
Third Case
Tecware Nexus M
I know this is a m-ATX not mini-ITX. But this was cheap and I was in army.
Fourth Case
Fourth Case
NZXT H210
Again, I know this isn't a m-ITX case, but NZXT was the 'in' thing okay.
Current Case
Current Case
SSUPD Meshlicious
Impact of AI on PC Building
Started 18 Jan 2026Impact of AI on PC Building
Thought to also pen down quick thoughts of the impact of AI on PC. AI has essentially decimated the PC building community and on gamers, because of the heightened demand for PC parts and the higher margins the AI systems are. Suppliers have been diverting their limited resources to building parts for enterprise use, including data centres and to support the computing needs of AI.
While GPUs have been the most obvious and direct victim, RAM has become the most recent and perhaps the most drastic victim, with prices increasing by 300% or more, making PC building even more out of reach for everyone.
Right now (Jan 2026) it only makes sense for anyone intending to buy PCs to purchase pre-builts, as PC builders would have stocked up on the parts based on the old parts. Once new prices set in, buying new PCs would be a possibility for only the richest.
RAM-paging Prices
RAM-paging Prices
Based on PCPartPicker, prices for 2 x 16GB 6000MHz RAM has increased by almost 300% (120 USD to almost 480 USD).
Thank goodness I fully upgraded my PC parts in Nov 2025, when prices in Singapore was just starting to increase.
Will this last forever?
No. Ultimately the use of AI will still require local computing power, including RAM. As prices of electronics increase, people will steer away from the more expensive hardware and more towards lower specs, which may be less conducive for AI. AI companies would have to improve their processing methodologies to become more efficient and take up less computing power, which will then reduce the demand for new hardware. At the same time, hopefully supply will improve and prices of RAM will decrease again.
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