During my childhood, I really enjoyed playing with different toys, but getting my first electronic gaming device (a Nintendo game boy) was the best thing I can think of when it comes to having fun at young age. It made me “fall in love” with electronic games and I never really enjoyed having fun unless it was electronic. So, I had laptops before, but there were slow, would barely run smoothly the games I use to like, but I still loaded each one with non 3D games as they require less computer power to run correctly.
I grew as a huge fan of computers in general and loved disassembling and reassembling them. That’s how I learned how to upgrade computers and do basic repair such as parts replacement. For 3D gaming, I needed a powerful computer but a computer that can run modern 3D games is expensive. Luckily, I am taking computer engineering major, so I was able to convince my parents to help me get a decent laptop that would run heavy games and be able to handle graphic intensive work because I also had to run computer simulations during my CAD classes. Obviously, I never told my parents that I was also interested by the computer’s gaming capabilities.
So, they helped me get an Alienware 17 with quiet good specifications. A 17.3” screen, an Nvidia GTX 1080 graphic card, 32GB RAM, Tobii eye tracking and a 330 Watts charger. At night I would run the laptop built in RGB glowing lights and stare at it till I fall asleep. I also used my laptop to study, do research and stay connected with friends and family. The most important thing I use my laptop for is schoolwork, 3D designing, video editing etc… My laptop is very important to me especially right now that we have to take classes online. It has been a while now, the laptop is starting to age, I might start doing some upgrades to it and make it hold for more years. It has now become like my second-best friend.
Like you, I was always into computers and technology. My dad and I always try to solve any issue with the electronics we have and we almost always do. I find it somewhat calming to tackle the problems I have and find a fix for them. I love how u found your way to buy and upgrade your own PC. I feel it’s very important to understand exactly what you are doing, especially when it’s your computer. I love how you embedded your love and dedication for your laptop. I really enjoyed reading your story and thank you for sharing it.