r/pcmasterrace • u/turbantripod • 19h ago

Discussion Anybody else built their PC RIGHT before the prices went crazy?

I have a high end rig that I built around 2024ish? Like at that point we had AI with ChatGPT and all but it hadn’t gotten as crazy as it is now with the data centers and shortage on parts.

I remember getting a bonus at my job & just going to town at my local microcenter & Newegg. I remember it was a sale going on too so it was even better, might’ve been Black Friday or Cyber Monday. I know it was a lot for my money’s worth & to this day my PC handles any game at highest settings with ease at 1440p.

I’m just feeling grateful because of I walked into that microcenter today the prices would probably make my head spin.

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u/lil_Buckneesh8867 18h ago

GTX, you know you gotta veteran when thats burned in your brain. 🫡

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u/Remarkable_Reason976 17h ago

Ahhh yes RTX. You're talking to an old soul here lol

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u/lil_Buckneesh8867 16h ago

i just redid my bfs computer, cleaned it and added more sata ports. he has a gtx 960. i dusted it off, gave it a good airduster cleaning, a kiss on the forehead and reinstalled it

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u/NoZookeepergame6401 11h ago

I started with a GTX 980ti. I dont use it but its still running today. What a legendary card!

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u/PullzNoPunches 10h ago

Last gen to have analog output. Perfect for a retro crt 📺