- Sep 30, 2008
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I built this gaming (flight sim fan) computer with the help of folks on this forum in 2009, and service for Windows Vista Home Premium is about to end. The computer has been well taken care of and never overclocked. I'm considering if I should spend the money to upgrade Windows, or any hardware. It's primarily used as a backup computer for web surfing. I'm open to any thoughts you may have.
Antec Nine Hundred Case
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R-UD3 Motherboard
Intel E8400 Core 2 Duo Processor 3.0ghz
4GB Memory
Xigmatek HDT-S963 air cooler
Westinghouse WD640 HDD
ATI Radeon HD4850 512mb Graphics Card
Corsair TX650W Power Supply
Asus VH226 LCD Monitor
Approximate Purchase Date: Within 30 days
Budget Range: based on system software or hardware needed
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Originally built in 2009 for gaming, but now used as a backup computer.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, I'm considering a new monitor. I'm not to fond of the original 24" monitor anymore.
Parts to Upgrade: OS, motherboard, CPU, etc.?
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, currently running Windows Vista Home and service is set to expire soon as will virus software etc.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Toledo, Ohio
Parts Preferences: Currently running Intel
Overclocking: No need for it.
SLI or Crossfire: No need for it.
Your Monitor Resolution: smaller monitor with speakers would be nice.
Antec Nine Hundred Case
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R-UD3 Motherboard
Intel E8400 Core 2 Duo Processor 3.0ghz
4GB Memory
Xigmatek HDT-S963 air cooler
Westinghouse WD640 HDD
ATI Radeon HD4850 512mb Graphics Card
Corsair TX650W Power Supply
Asus VH226 LCD Monitor
Approximate Purchase Date: Within 30 days
Budget Range: based on system software or hardware needed
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Originally built in 2009 for gaming, but now used as a backup computer.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, I'm considering a new monitor. I'm not to fond of the original 24" monitor anymore.
Parts to Upgrade: OS, motherboard, CPU, etc.?
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, currently running Windows Vista Home and service is set to expire soon as will virus software etc.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Toledo, Ohio
Parts Preferences: Currently running Intel
Overclocking: No need for it.
SLI or Crossfire: No need for it.
Your Monitor Resolution: smaller monitor with speakers would be nice.
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