HELP! OCD Prevents me from enjoying new PC build.

[Cyst Lord]

So, I have OCD, I take medicine for it, etc. I've learned to control it in most areas of my life but this one right now.

I recently built a $3,000 PC. I7-10700K, RTX 2080ti, platinum rated PSU, 3600 mhz RAM... the works.

I've had it built for weeks now and have barely touched it.

The thought of using it, and it not living up to my expectations, gives me too much anxiety.

Anyone else ever struggle with something similar?

[Cathulhu]

Why are you not posting in Hardware and Operating Systems (Link)?

[Heeby-Jeeby]

What was the point in spending $3,000 on a new PC if you don’t even want to use it?

[NewSlacks]

I feel that completely tbh with you i have never been diagnosed with anything but i do get anxiety when i just get on my computer cause then i feel stressed that i should go play with someone or play something then i just always get bored when i play alone but geez thats a killer build maybe try finding a hobby or something that calms you down on the computer :)

[76561198407601200]

Originally posted by Popsicle:

The thought of using it, and it not living up to my expectations, gives me too much anxiety.

Which is simply untrue, as you picked out the parts.

[Azza ☠]

Spent so much on a PC and nothing on a quality game for it?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/803330/Destroy_All_Humans/

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQRW0RM4V0k

[secuda]

Edit nwm.

[Cyst Lord]

I'm not posting in hardware because it's not a hardware question. I just want to know if others have issues with compulsively checking temps or noticing small stutters, fps drops, or judders that make you feel something is either wrong with your hardware or you still need to optimize settings and programs. And that such things take away the enjoyment of PC gaming.

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Originally posted by Popsicle:

I'm not posting in hardware because it's not a hardware question. I just want to know if others have issues with compulsively checking temps or noticing small stutters, fps drops, or judders that make you feel something is either wrong with your hardware or you still need to optimize settings and programs. And that such things take away the enjoyment of PC gaming.

I actually see a lot of it at hardware forums, massive overthinking and overworrying about PC components, temperatures etc. You need to adopt a lot more relaxed attitude about those things instead of watching your PC like a hawk. If some actually real problem arises then they are all fixable one way or another and PC hardware is not that fragile these days with plenty of safety features built in.

[Cyst Lord]

Also, not a "bait thread".

Here's my build:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/38BjV7

And here's a picture of it:

http://imgur.com/a/a0d9RuD

[Cyst Lord]

Like, just now. Turned it on, and I guess Steam was doing some massive update or something... my disk usage shot up to 100% for a bit. Of course, after the updates, it's back to about 1%. But still, just pain thinking that shouldn't happened with my specs.

[secuda]

Yea i am sorry for my comment i edit it out. But like Rumpelcrutchskin said i remember seing one or posible two threads about these build and complaining about stuttering cant really help you with that tbh.

[Muppet among Puppets]

Your pc is better than mine.
Mine is good. Would use it again.

Next time spend less. But apart from that, you are good to go.
Play.

[Cyst Lord]

I spent so much because I've a compulsion to have the best hardware so that there is no stuttering or fps drops. I know this is impossible really. But it was just my thought process.

[Muppet among Puppets]

Originally posted by Popsicle:

I spent so much because I've a compulsion to have the best hardware so that there is no stuttering or fps drops. I know this is impossible really. But it was just my thought process.

I rather buy "two" grafic cards over some years span, than to buy one extreme one.

The rest of your build is fine.


And if the only thing you gain by buying extreme hardware is, that you then worry to use it...... well, i am happy with what i buy.

Think about it.