Hardware

Computer hardware and building systems has been an interest since I first opened up a computer as a kid. Understanding how the physical machines work makes me a better developer.

PC Building

Gaming PC

My current build serves as both gaming rig and development workstation. Built it myself, choosing components for the right balance of performance, noise, and value.

Building Philosophy

• Research components thoroughly
• Don’t overspend on marginal gains
• Plan for upgradability
• Cable management matters
• Good airflow is essential

Interests

CPUs & Architecture

• Understanding performance characteristics
• Architecture differences (x86, ARM)
• How CPU design affects software

GPUs

• Graphics processing and compute
• CUDA/OpenCL basics
• GPU acceleration for development tasks

Storage

• SSD vs HDD use cases
• NVMe performance
• Data storage and backup

Networking

• Home network setup
• Understanding protocols
• Performance optimization

DIY Repair & Upgrade

• Laptop upgrades (RAM, storage)
• Desktop maintenance
• Diagnosing hardware issues
• Thermal paste replacement

Connected Hobbies

Hardware knowledge connects to:

• gaming - Understanding performance
• electronics - Lower level hardware
• 3d-printing - Printer hardware
• gaming-pc - My main build

Related

• gaming-pc - Current build
• gaming - What the hardware is for
• electronics - Related skills