Recent content by Pandora20k

Thanks for your input, Hang I actually did order a custom pc from a vendor. Markups to cover the build of said machine, but I knew that was coming. I don't have the time or room to build, and it's been 20 years since I built something from scratch. Not a single item was not chosen by me, and...

Many thanks for your replies you 3. Will do more research based on your notes and re-adjust. Guess I need to read more on the forums hehehe. At least I have this crappy HP to do research on.

Purchase Date: March / April 2016 Budget Range: $1100 to $1300 System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Digital Imaging, Streaming Video, Podcasts, Business Are you buying a monitor: Yes, but waiting for seperate sale on Amazon, NewEgg, etc. Parts to Upgrade: Not applicable (this is a...

Thanks for the 2nd reply to my questions, Popatim. I notice you do not state anything regarding buying a Windows 7 disk. Is there some reason why you did not state anything related to that? Price have dropped somewhat, and Amazon usually has a deal going. My biggest concern is that I don't run...

That's sorta what I figured. In fact, I have a hearing condition, which is one reason I use headsets. I am not looking for super high fidelity. Many thanks to both of you for responding.

I'm working on a plan to purchase a pre-built Windows machine in the next 3-4 weeks. Years ago, I would have built something from scratch, but have been out of the game for almost 15 years and just don't have it in me to go that route. After reviewing plenty of "prospective" pre-builts, I have...

I'm working on a plan to purchase a pre-built Windows machine in the next 3-4 weeks. Years ago, I would have built something from scratch, but have been out of the game for almost 15 years and just don't have it in me to go that route. After reviewing plenty of "prospective" pre-builts, I have...

Windows 7 Acquisition and Usage in 2016 I'm working on a plan to purchase a pre-built Windows machine in the next 3-4 weeks. Years ago, I would have built something from scratch, but have been out of the game for almost 15 years and just don't have it in me to go that route. After revewing...