hiRe-builiding my PC

​The day before yesterday, I installed the motherboard, graphics card, and SSD I brought back in my suitcase from Singapore (along with a newly purchased power supply unit) into the PC case I bought online—an ASUS Prime AP202 ARGB. The verdict? It booted up successfully on the first try!
​We did it! 😀
​Wait a second... looking at the I/O area where all the cables connect, there’s a massive gap, and the motherboard is exposed.
Turns out, the I/O shield that fills this gap comes with the motherboard, not the case. I must have thrown it away by mistake...
​Luckily, I found a replacement online. I instantly ordered a B550M Plus I/O shield, but it looks like it won’t arrive until mid-August.
This open gap is a bit concerning since our pet Shiba Inu sheds fur daily. I might just cover it up with a small drawstring bag for now to keep the dust out.
​Either way, I finally have a proper setup to get back to work. While continuing the process of incorporating my company, I’m resuming my development work after a 6-to-7-week break. It was a wonderful vacation, though!

The motherboard that crossed the ocean wrapped in my daughter’s Chiikawa hoodie.

Starting the installation of the motherboard and GPU

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Went with white this time to match our dog

It boots! Hello, familiar login screen.

Oh dear, the motherboard is peeking out! 🫣

Is there any problem with my fur?