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loaba

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When you finally decide it's time for a new computer, what does that mean? Do you replace a part at time? Do you perhaps replace a suite of parts (motherboard, RAM, CPU)? Are you the guy who replaces everything at once?


I would like to be that last guy (build entirely new system), but I'm more of the part(s) replacer/upgrader. I just never have the extra $1000.00 laying around to build a complete system.

Typically, I get the most mileage out of monitor*, chassis*, keyboard/mouse, speakers, printer and scanner. Everything else doesn't go longer than two years at the most before it's time for something new.
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sager NP9150
OS
Windows 7 Home x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-3610QM @ 2.3GHz x4
Motherboard
Clevo P15xEMx
Memory
16GBs
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX 670M
Sound Card
Realtek High Def Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster S24B300 + Mobile Display
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 + 1920x1080 (running 1366x768)
Hard Drives
128GBt SSD
500GBt HDD
Keyboard
Logitech K360
Mouse
Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX
Internet Speed
Fat
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Chrome
The whole thing. . .it more fun to start from the beginning. Usually the old one goes to the little library they have over in town. :)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion a4302f
OS
Win 7 Pro x64, VM Win XP, Win7 Pro Sandbox, Kubuntu 11
CPU
AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 640 @ 3.0 Gbz
Memory
12GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB, 2x2GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4350 HD Graphics/Audio with 512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
1. Dell 23" SP2307, 2. Mitsublishi 40" HDTV, Hannspree 25"
Screen Resolution
1. 2048x1152, 2. 1920-1080, 3. 1920x1200
Hard Drives
Int: 1 120 Gig SSD i
1 - 2.5" 500 USB External HDD
1 -1 Tb USB External HDD
Case
Mid Tower
Cooling
Standard Fans - 5 fans (very quiet)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 2000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
Internet Speed
10 Mbit (realistically 500 Kbit - 1.2 Mbit)
Other Info
Speakers - Bose Desktop (Excellent Sound)
1 external CD|DVD\Blue-ray Recorders/Players (Sony)
This time I was the last guy, next time I'll be the replacer/upgrader guy :)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
76~2.0
OS
Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K 4.6GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z77X UD3H, f18
Memory
8GB (2X4GB) DDR3 1600 Corsair Vengeance CL8 1.5v
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X OC 1GB DDR5
Sound Card
Onboard VIA VT2021
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LCD Dell
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Samsung 840Pro 128GB SSD,
Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB cache, Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB cache,
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Cooler Master Storm Scout
Cooling
Corsair H80 2x12cm Noctua NF P12 , 2x14cm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech Wave
Mouse
CM Sentinel
Internet Speed
Dismal
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Opera Next
Other Info
Haswell laptop: HP Envy 17t-j, i7-4700MQ, GeForce 740M 2GB DDR3, 17.3" Full HD 1920x1080, 16GB RAM, Samsung 840 Pro 128GB, 1TB Hitachi 7200 HDD,
Desktop: eSATA ports,
External eSATA Seagate 500GB SATA2 7200rpm,
External WD USB 500GB
Last time I had to replace everything and build a new system (nothing was compatible except for HDD and that was a old IDE.

Next time I can just buy one piece at a time :)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom build
OS
Windows 7 Pro X64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition
Motherboard
MSI 870A-G54 (FX)
Memory
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS EN9800GT HB/HTDI/512M GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDD
Sound Card
Realtek ALC892
Monitor(s) Displays
Viewsonic 19' 16:10
Screen Resolution
1680X1050
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA,
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM SATA
PSU
Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU 500W ATX 12V
Case
COOLER MASTER Elite RC-331-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower
Cooling
Nothing beyond what etch part came with
Keyboard
Logitech G11
Mouse
USB Logitech gaming mouse
Internet Speed
Cable
Other Info
New CPU, Motherboard, and Ram installed 02/2012

Logitech G35 Headset
I've always been the complete replace guy. I just buy/build a new PC about every 2-3 years. I usually like to keep the old one intact and either upgrade somebody else in the house or repurpose the machine.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
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