In this Tech Chat / Q&A livestream I’m basically running on fumes (and, yes, tramadol + diazepam), but we still got a proper nerdy hangout in. I talk through what’s been going on with my back (collapsed L5-S1 disc pressing on the sciatic nerve… absolute joy), why I ended up in A&E, and the reality of trying to get scans and treatment in the UK system. Expect the usual “I’m fine” energy while I’m clearly not fine, plus a lot of community tech support and general life chat. On the hardware side, we get into real-world PC build advice—especially RAM pricing pain, DDR4 vs DDR5 trade-offs, and what I’d consider “still sensible” CPU choices for gaming right now (AM4 options like a 5600/5800X3D, and why the 7600X vs 9600X jump isn’t exactly life-changing unless you’re talking X3D parts). I also show what I’ve been building for my sim rig: 40x40 aluminium extrusion, custom 3D-printed sleeves/thumb-screws, and modular mounts so I can swap between handbrake and HOTAS without the whole setup becoming a nightmare. It’s a bit chaotic, but you’ll leave with practical build logic and some DIY inspiration.