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by bluGill 22 days ago
You don't need ASML machines. There are labs all over that can build chips. I know of one near me that has a license to make the Pentium I chip (or possibly a similar chip - the exact chips classified, but I know can make the electronics for the Tomahawk missile thus ensuring that in case of war there is supply chain redundancy) - they need to get $30,000 each for them just to break even on labor costs since they don't have mass production.

Which is to say you can make your gaming PC at home as a one-off if you want. Though personally I won't get near the toxic chemicals used.