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PC building vs Retro computing

PC building and retro computing have 91% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatPC buildingRetro computing
Time a week2 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyCalm
To start$800$80

Choose PC building if

  • Costs more to start
  • Less about collecting
  • More useful day to day

About $800 to start, then about $15 a month.

About PC building

Choose retro computing if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More about collecting
  • Less about being useful

About $80 to start, then about $20 a month.

About retro computing

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.