As well as collecting video game consoles I also collect computers and I have managed to aquire two good artifacts and several machines I use daily.
As one might know its more comftable to drive a car that you are used to than a car you never have used before.
I think it's the same when it comes to computers, I prefer to buy brands that I am used to for example when I buy
a CPU I will always buy a Intel proccessor because I am used to them and I know how to tweak and overclock them
to my liking without to much effort.
My favorites are: Intel when it comes to CPU's, Nvidia when it comes to graphics, Creative SoundBlaster for audio,
Philips for speakers and headphones, NZXT for cases and so forth.
Note: Computers whose nickname relates to food are computers donated to my company and computers with names relating to rock or other names are personal computers.