New vs Old Computer Benchmarks

 The new computer was delivered and it was EARLY!  NZXT's BLD service attempted to have an ordered computer built and shipped within two business days (if ordered before 3 PM pacific).  Obviously, COVID-19 took its toll there and I was perfectly happy when I ordered the computer on May 4th to be told it should shipped by June 2nd.  They didn't have an option for expedited shipping, and to be honest that would have cost a small fortune for a few days wait,  so I was happy expected to be playing on my new 'puter on the weekend of June 12th.  So imagine my glee when I got the notice that it had been dropped off on May 28th!  

Update May 22, 2021

A couple weeks worth of updates with nothing major, but that's why I want to write these update posts.  Lots of little things worth mentioning.  Lets get into it!

Update May 09, 2021

A lot of my week was focused on the computer.  Wondering about it, specing it out, getting excited about it, buying it, doubting that I made a good decision, realizing I'm happy with the decision, and then wanting others to be as excited about the decision.  Oh, and other things happened.  

The Video Card Dilemma - Solved!

That didn't take long!  It's technically not an upgrade though, when it's all new.  :)

The Video Card Dilemma

Updated an hour after the initial post!  

 I want a new video card.  I want one so bad! I wrote about 'readying' my computer for upgrades back in January and even then I'd been thinking about it for three months.  To be honest, when they announced the Nvidia RTX 3080 and 3090 video cards on September 1st I wanted it.  I just figured waiting until it was actually out and had reviews online from legit reviewers was worth it.  And then it happened.  Stock never met demand AND it was worth it.