RE: Planning matters... (replacing a SSD in a mini-ITX case) (Ulog #9)
Great work to get it working, eventually.
Sometimes we just have to rethink our logic, put aside what we think we know and read the manual lol.
I have been there. And I am very glad to meet someone who also compares a the inside of a computer with LEGO, building blocks. Hate it when people start talking about it like there is some magic about it only insiders can grasp.
I am not suggesting everyone should start opening up their computercases and start playing with the parts. But if you want to replace a piece, unplug, look at how it is when you start, take notes, and don't use too much force. It should work out fine.
In a 'Take a closer look at the inside of your computer'-class I had a student put a screwdriver in a running system. Not a good idea.
Seeing the system boot afterwards, wow that is the eureka moment.
Not sure about games, but you should be fine with a system like that.
Happy gaming!
I remember a time of non standardised connectors that it was a bit more arcane and a pain in the arse. But that was last century! Now, the most difficult part is making sure the motherboard supports whatever you want to throw into it. And choosing a good power supply..
This little beast has been chewing up games at max settings for a year and half now without breaking a sweat! As long as I stick to 1080p and not 4k. It is surprisingly powerful for a small rig, and the airflow is really good even with my hack of a cabling management...