Why It Costs So Much to Buy or Build a Computer for Game Development

Computers are essentially what’s necessary to get into software development. To me, they are the most expensive piece of equipment that I have invested on. When I built my current workstation that I’ve been using for the past four years, it was over $1,500 from a student loan I had during the autumn 2020 semester. Two years later, I purchased a new MacBook with roughly the same specs as my system, and it was a whopping $2,000. In fact, I was a little nervous and shocked because of how expensive it was.

What about the various accessories that I use on a daily basis? The things currently connected to the device are two monitors, with one of them being a touchscreen, a keyboard and mouse, two Xbox controllers, and a MIDI keyboard that I solely use to write music. While they did not cost the same amount of money that I needed to build my workstation, they are still an investment.

The next computer I build may be even more expensive. My motherboard, CPU, GPU, and whatever gadgets will all determine the price.

Daily writing prompt

Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).

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