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Computer Hardware & Software Forum >> Hardware >> Thoughts on upgrading. /yabb?num=1361732390 Message started by OldAirmail on Feb 24th, 2013 at 1:59pm |
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Title: Thoughts on upgrading. Post by OldAirmail on Feb 24th, 2013 at 1:59pm
If you’re thinking “My computer is old, and needs to be replaced” that gives me hope. Most people who are fanatics about always being on the bleeding edge of computers wouldn’t say that.
If you’re like most people, what you have is the best that you could afford at the time. And THAT means that you probably have room to increase the speed of the computer in a way that you haven’t thought of. Look up your motherboard online and find the fastest CPU that it’s capable of using. If you can’t find it, download the latest version of “PC Wizard” (it’s free). Click on the CPU chip icon and it’ll tell you what CPU socket you have. Then go to PriceWatch.com. Next look in the “components” > “CPUs / APUs” for the fastest chip that you can afford. You might be pleasantly surprised. When I bought my motherboard the fastest (at the time) CPU cost well over $1,000. Now it’s just under $500. Learn what your options are before you decide to replace that computer. I usually replace parts inside my computer when it both make sense, and the parts have dropped down to a reasonable price. Even if you have to pay someone to put the parts in for you, you’ll come out ahead. I always buy the |
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Title: Re: Thoughts on upgrading. Post by Jetranger on Feb 24th, 2013 at 4:06pm
Yip - I know that feelin,,, I'm still using my Trusty ol' 1950's Computer from 1953 to run my flight simulator FSX !!
Just had to Upgrade it a tad bit to make it work,,, heres sum photos of er' ! ::) ::) :o |
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Title: Re: Thoughts on upgrading. Post by OldAirmail on Feb 24th, 2013 at 5:24pm
You, on the other hand, really should replace your computer with something a little....
Well... little. |
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Title: Re: Thoughts on upgrading. Post by Jetranger on Feb 24th, 2013 at 8:11pm
I dunno' how to do anything little !! :D
Besides ~ you should see my Cell phone ! put it this way ~ it definetly Won't fit in my pocket ! its old too ! ::) ;D :D |
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Title: Re: Thoughts on upgrading. Post by OldAirmail on Feb 24th, 2013 at 10:51pm
BUT if you could put it in your pocket, you would be at the height of fashion:
Your pants would be down below your butt. |
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Title: Re: Thoughts on upgrading. Post by Jetranger on Feb 25th, 2013 at 3:51am
No , if I would of dressed like that now or in the past, I probably wouldn't be here right now !
I'd got the livin S*** beat out of me for being that stupid ! :o |
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Title: Re: Thoughts on upgrading. Post by OldAirmail on Feb 25th, 2013 at 4:40pm
Looking at your old dumb phone and your old computer I wouldn't figure you for a fashion hound anyway.
Not like me. Poncho |
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