So was talking to a mate about me needing some faster DDR4 for my build using an i7-7700k... 30 minutes later I have spent $1500 AUD and will soon be running a #Ryzen 7 7700X .-.

Never actually run a PC with current gen hardware, keen to finally have something decent!

#pc #newbuild

A lot can change in twelve months. #wreabrookpark #warton #preston #newhouse #newbuild #stewartmilne #stewartmilnehomes

#Computer #NewBuild
I finally got all the hardware together and ironed out most of the bugs and I went live with my new machine today. After I had been playing away for an hour or so, this disquieting message popped up informing me that I was running an "unauthenticated" copy of Windows. Same copy, only a different computer. So I reluctantly went to the authentication page in settings to find out what THIS was going to cost me. Luckily I still have my purchased copy of Windows 7, because I used the serial number from it and Microsoft authenticated Windows 10 for me. My old machine still works after twelve years, slow by todays standards, but I hope I'm as lucky with the new one.

#Computer #NewBuild
I'm nearly finished building my new computer. I cloned my boot drive from my old machine. I used EaseUS Partition Manager to change the copy from an MBR disk to a GPT disk, installed it in the new machine and it booted right up. I put the original boot drive back in the old machine, which I plan to use until I get all the bugs out of the new one. I moved my wifi antenna to the new machine and downloaded the drivers I needed and at this point I can surf the internet, watch a movie or listen to music on it (most of what I use a computer for.) Still a couple of hiccups. The front panel USB ports are supposed to connect with a cable that ends in a plug that has no corresponding socket on the motherboard. The six port SATA expansion card I bought doesn't work so I'm returning it for another one. A humbling and worthwhile experience that resulted in a computer that is 4 times as fast as this one. If I can do it, you can do it.

Our customs service works in mysterious ways. So I don't have to pay import tax over this new motherboard (roughly 30,-) even though I know they handled it but I get to pay 4,- tax and a 6 euro handeling fee over a 20,- euro cpu cooler which also got delayed by them.

#pc #computer #newbuild #recycling #ewaste

We have street signs! #newhouse #newbuild #neighbourhood #wreabrookpark

A bit of Sunday morning DIY on the building site. #sunday #diy #newhouse #newbuild #earlystart #norestforthewicked

Up and at ‘em early doors. I used to like this jacket. Don’t mention the crocs, OK? 👀 #saturday #shitshifter #buildingsite #gardenwars #gardenwoes #newhouse #newbuild

Finally carpets upstairs #newbuild only a few 🤞

This is #Manchester (and #Salford), we do things differently here #mural #streetart #art #books #NovellaSalford #newbuild #architecture #UK

Some amazing engineering work going on with the new build P2 steam loco at Darlington. The modified cylinder block designed to alleviate the issues with the original design.
#P2 #A1SLT #LNER #Gresley #PrinceOfWales #Engineering #NewBuild #SteamLocomotive #BritishRailways
https://youtu.be/2b8kDhz7IFw

#Franfurt #CityScape #NewBuild #Summer

https://w3w.co/removals.bump.burst
#newbuild #homesweethome