I'm learning chinese!

There isn't a lot to report.

So I'm going to write about computers.

I'm going to come right out and say it: I'm great with computers.

But only from a hardware point of view. When it comes to software, I know my way around Windows, OSX, and a bit of Linux, but I can't solve your problems concerning your anti virus acting up or you computer running slow.

No, I choose to worry more about.... the fun stuff.

You see, when you open up a computer for the first time, it looks really insensible and hopelessly complicated, but I assure you, it's not.

I built my first computer the summer before Freshman year. How did I learn to do so?

Youtube videos.

I watched the same video about how to build a computer over and over, and then used the money I had been saving for a while combined with money recieved from my birthday. I spent a total of $361.52 on my initial build.

At this point, my desktop has none of the parts from the original build.

You see, it only takes about 8 things to make a computer:

1. Case

2. Power supply

3. Motherboard

4. Hard drive

5. RAM

6. DVD Drive

7. CPU

8. Graphics card

To put it simply, building a computer goes a little something like this:

Pop open the case, screw in motherboard, snap in CPU, RAM, and Graphics card. Screw in power supply, DVD drive, and hard drive.

Connect all the cables, install windows, and you're done.

Or at least you are done in a perfect world.

Two. Two out of at least 7 computers I've built, have started up and ran flawlessly on the first try.

The other five, minus another one, have, with a little magic and maybe even some dancing, eventually gotten to functioning properly after aggravating hours of hopelessness, research, a few dirty words.

Anyhoo, so like I said my current computer is completely different from the original.

RAM (random access memory) was the first thing to be replaced, with my 1gb stick going bad, I upgraded to a 2gb kit.

Then I swapped out my Radeon X1650 for a Geforce 9600gt.

Then my motherboard went out, and I replaced it.

New case, upgraded DVD drive, found a better power supply, needed more hard drive space, and at that point my CPU was a huge bottleneck, so I upgraded the last original component.

Upgraded just in time for all my other parts to feel obsolete.

But that's just how these things go, I suppose.

Hmm..... What to ramble about now?

I'm listening to the new(ish) MGMT CD, it's growing on me. Also recently acquired: New Jack Johnson CD, and Streets of Gold by 3OH!3.

I'm saving listening to Streets of Gold until I'm in my car and it can give me a back massage.

So this week I've done.... Nothing. I've lazed around the house all day watching Lost, Dexter, and random movies on my laptop.

I'm tired of it at this point. I'd sorta like to get back to work, mah buddies, and my car.

But I guess I can handle another day of doing nothing.... :D

Someday, my blogs will be interesting again. Until then, suck it up I guess

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