- Nov 19, 2012
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It's been 9+ years since I've shopped for a computer - the last laptop I bought was 9 years ago - and the last desktop I bought was 14 (? +) y/o. Time does fly. Am currently using an old desktop : HP a4310f - that has a mere 4 GB memory (max amt avail when I bought it!) - and it just barely functions - it is not expandable. I recognize "it's time" . . . It's just been Sooooo long since I've looked at specs - I'm nearly a complete 'newbie' again!
Primary use is internet and basic office tasks (word processing, spreadsheets), some very minor photo editing. I'm not a gamer - so super cpu or graphics speed is not important.
SO:
What specs should I look for while searching for a new PC - I don't want a laptop.
- cpu: brand and size/speed
- grapics specs
- how much RAM?
- assuming it will have an ssd
- am hoping to keep my current ACER monitor - which is hdmi compatible - if that matters.
Now for operating system: Believe it or not I am still running Win 7 (home premium) and would really rather prefer to keep it - though I'm not sure that's possible. Ideally I'd just drop in my current drive with win 7 on it - but I don't think that's possible on a new system. I just don't want to spend the time 'learning' a new OS - even Win 11 is a PITA for me (which I have to navigate when helping a nearly blind neighbor with computer tasks from time to time). But I think I'm dreaming . . . in not having to 'learn' to use a new OS . .
have no idea what else to ask - so - . . . guess that's it
Thanks so much for your time -
Kelly
Primary use is internet and basic office tasks (word processing, spreadsheets), some very minor photo editing. I'm not a gamer - so super cpu or graphics speed is not important.
SO:
What specs should I look for while searching for a new PC - I don't want a laptop.
- cpu: brand and size/speed
- grapics specs
- how much RAM?
- assuming it will have an ssd
- am hoping to keep my current ACER monitor - which is hdmi compatible - if that matters.
Now for operating system: Believe it or not I am still running Win 7 (home premium) and would really rather prefer to keep it - though I'm not sure that's possible. Ideally I'd just drop in my current drive with win 7 on it - but I don't think that's possible on a new system. I just don't want to spend the time 'learning' a new OS - even Win 11 is a PITA for me (which I have to navigate when helping a nearly blind neighbor with computer tasks from time to time). But I think I'm dreaming . . . in not having to 'learn' to use a new OS . .
have no idea what else to ask - so - . . . guess that's it
Thanks so much for your time -
Kelly
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