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How to gift Christmas PC?

Graphic Sauce Media
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I'm specing out a new desktop computer for my wife as a Christmas gift. I wanted to see how you guys think I should gift it to her.

(Option 1) Already built - Having the pc already built has advantages; she can start using it immediately. It will be more presentable in it's completed stage

(Option 2) Individual pieces - Having the pc disassembled would mean that we could build it together.

 

Personally, I don't think she would mind either way. I was more or less curious to read your feedback. Thanks!

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pick 12 days, give 1/12 of a pc to her every day. Done and dusted

I could use some help with this!

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On the twelve days of Christmas my true love gave to me, a new GPU and a Zen3.

Sorry couldnt resist.

 

 

Edit: But education is key in todays world. I'd say build it together.

When i ask for more specs, don't expect me to know the answer!
I'm just helping YOU to help YOURSELF!
(The more info you give the easier it is for others to help you out!)

Not willing to capitulate to the ignorance of the masses!

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18 minutes ago, Graphic Sauce Media said:

I'm specing out a new desktop computer for my wife as a Christmas gift. I wanted to see how you guys think I should gift it to her.

(Option 1) Already built - Having the pc already built has advantages; she can start using it immediately. It will be more presentable in it's completed stage

(Option 2) Individual pieces - Having the pc disassembled would mean that we could build it together.

 

Personally, I don't think she would mind either way. I was more or less curious to read your feedback. Thanks!

If the already built option is buying a prebuilt then id say def 2nd option cause prebuilts suck ass most of the time tbh

 

Though id personally be on the 2nd choice anyways cause might aswell teach her on how pcs work

 

Also you may wanna start a thread in the new builds and planning section if you need any help

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4 minutes ago, IAmNotASmartMan said:

What if you wrap every part and hide it around the house, for each hidden part, you write a clue.

You give her the empty case as the first wrapped present, under the tree, with a promise inside to help her get a whole system built in the future. Give her the Christmas card, with the clue to the first part. Each time she successfully finds and installs a part, you give her the next clue.

I think it would not only add another layer of fun, but probably also help reinforce the memory, not dissimilar for using a 'Mind Palace' memory technique, just a real life one.

I second this. It's certainly much more interesting.

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1 hour ago, Somerandomtechyboi said:

If the already built option is buying a prebuilt then id say def 2nd option cause prebuilts suck ass most of the time tbh

 

Though id personally be on the 2nd choice anyways cause might aswell teach her on how pcs work

 

Also you may wanna start a thread in the new builds and planning section if you need any help

I would not be a prebuilt

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Have you asked her what she wants?

Surprise gift is fine but I guess getting her what she wants might be better

 

If I had to pick from your option, just give her parts and if she doesn't want to build it you could build it after the fact

-sigh- feeling like I'm being too negative lately

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13 hours ago, Graphic Sauce Media said:

Option 2) Individual pieces - Having the pc disassembled would mean that we could build it together.

 

Build it together, she’ll appreciate it more , after seeing the build process and overall effort y’all put into it 

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If your wife is quite techy and you think you and her would enjoy building it together then I would build it with her as it could be fun.

If your wife just uses a computer to do things and doesn't appreciate the techy side then I say you should build it and gift it for her.

Either way I am sure she would really enjoy a computer especially if she built it or just you!

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I'd include her. Even if she isn't techy putting it together... together will make the memory stick better. And possibly be funnier.

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On 10/23/2021 at 10:41 AM, HanZie82 said:

On the twelve days of Christmas my true love gave to me, a new GPU and a Zen3.

Sorry couldnt resist.

 

 

Edit: But education is key in todays world. I'd say build it together.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me A FIIIIIIIIIIVE THOUSAND GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

Four Shiny DIMMs

Three Light Up Fans

Two SSDs
And an RTX 3090

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On 10/23/2021 at 11:00 AM, Somerandomtechyboi said:

cause prebuilts suck ass most of the time tbh

If money is no option then buy all the parts and assemble it together. 

 

The only way I could justify buying a GPU in this climate is with a prebuilt so I'd upgrade my whole system. (not dell ffs but something like ABS which uses commercial parts). 

 

If you can find a new gpu for a decent price then build your own as the other components are only slightly more expensive.  

 

 

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