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SRT's avatar
SRT
Explorer
Dec 27, 2013

New computer

My son finally got my new computer running for Christmas to replace the 7 year old one. I've decided this is last new desktop for me as now I have to load the applications that I use.

I bought all the components but decided I didn't want to build it up myself. Since DS works in IT as a Senior Support guy he volunteered to build it for me.

This computer has the 64K (?) Windows 7 Ultimate with a solid state hard drive (C drive) plus a Terabyte regular hard drive. Sure is faster.

Well, back to work.....:R
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Dec 28, 2013
    64K would be my old Commodore.. 64 Bits my new Toshiba.

    You may find many of the programs you used to use do not play nice with the new OS.. Some will if you run them in "Compatability" mode... but unless you have the original install discs.. You may be SOL there too.

    Of course if it's a free-downloaded,,, No joy.

    One thing about 2indows 8.x Many programs... Like "Freecell" are now "Apps" and apps run full screen you can not window them

    I am told that the following URL will let you window them for five bucks.. Alas, I have not a spare five bucks just now (will when some dust settles) so I can' test it.
    http://www.pcworld.com/article/2033442/review-modernmix-runs-modern-ui-apps-in-windows.html
  • SRT's avatar
    SRT
    Explorer
    Dec 28, 2013
    fj12ryder wrote:
    The solid state drives are wonderful, and so fast. How big is the one you installed? Don't forget to change the install path for most programs as they will want to install on the "C" drive, and if you have a fairly small SSD you won't want them taking up unnecessary space.

    Some programs will benefit from being installed on the SSD, but many will not really take advantage of the extra speed of the SSD and can be installed on the HDD without any speed of access penalties.

    Windows 7 should, by default, turn off defrag on the SSD drive, but you want to check just to be sure.


    The SSD is 223 gigbytes, plus another "standard" hard drive in the 1.8 terabyte range. I don't plan on running out of space. The operating system and applications are/will be on the SSD. Data on the other drive.
  • SRT's avatar
    SRT
    Explorer
    Dec 28, 2013
    HappyKayakers wrote:
    SRT wrote:

    This computer has the 64K (?) Windows 7 Ultimate with a solid state hard drive (C drive) plus a Terabyte regular hard drive. Sure is faster.

    Well, back to work.....:R


    Congrats on the new PC. For future reference, it's 64 bit. And that solid state drive should make it scream.


    It sure does scream. Boot up is really fast. Plus the general operation is really fast.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Dec 27, 2013
    The solid state drives are wonderful, and so fast. How big is the one you installed? Don't forget to change the install path for most programs as they will want to install on the "C" drive, and if you have a fairly small SSD you won't want them taking up unnecessary space.

    Some programs will benefit from being installed on the SSD, but many will not really take advantage of the extra speed of the SSD and can be installed on the HDD without any speed of access penalties.

    Windows 7 should, by default, turn off defrag on the SSD drive, but you want to check just to be sure.
  • johnrbd's avatar
    johnrbd
    Explorer
    Dec 27, 2013
    I take it you're very satisfied with the customer service. Nice change of pace from from have rants begin a new post. Nothing like having "in-house" IT to set you up.:B

    I think you'll love the speed of the solid state harddrive. If not, you can always come back here and rant and rave about your disappointment.

    Let us know how it working out for you, in a month or so.
  • HappyKayakers's avatar
    HappyKayakers
    Explorer
    Dec 27, 2013
    SRT wrote:

    This computer has the 64K (?) Windows 7 Ultimate with a solid state hard drive (C drive) plus a Terabyte regular hard drive. Sure is faster.

    Well, back to work.....:R


    Congrats on the new PC. For future reference, it's 64 bit. And that solid state drive should make it scream.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Dec 27, 2013
    I used to like the desktop type computers but my work always had us on the roads and got use to using the high end workhorse LAPTOPS... I switched to LAPTOPS now and have the DOCKING STATION setup in both the house and Rv trailers. Its kinda neat to just grab the LAPTOP and drop it in the docking station at either place.

    Since the docking station is connected to the dual monitors , keyboards, sound, and other input connections - I very seldom open up the LAPTOP screen... I carry extra USB type hard drives for all of the other storage things we like to have for photos, my ham radio ops, etc...

    There isn't probably 99% difference in my computer operations between the house an the RV trailers... The main thing is checking emails, talking with the kids, surfing the internet, paying the bills, and using secure connections where ever we are at to do all of this... We use VERiZON MIFI on the road...

    When on the road it is so easy to just grab the laptop and keep in the truck for safe keeping when we are away from the camp ground......

    Roy Ken

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