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New PC
#940425
02/15/14 04:07 PM
02/15/14 04:07 PM
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Winfrey
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With help from a wonderful friend.. here is what I just ordered from eCollege: Intel Core i7-4770 3.5Ghz 8MB Cache Quad-Core | Cooler Master Seidon 120V Liquid CPU Water Cooling System 120mm | GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD3H (Intel Z87, HDMI, 3xPCI-E, 6xSATA, 4xDDR3) | 8GB (4GBx2) PC3 10666 DDR3 1333Mhz Memory Lifetime Warranty | 1TB Western Digital Black 7200RPM 64MB Cache SATA3 6Gbps | 64GB Sandisk SDSSDP-064G-G25 SATA3 SSD | 24X LG SATA Dual Layer DVD /-RW/CDRW w/LG Software | 2GB GeForce GTX 770 GDDR5 PCI-E Dual-DVI/HDMI (Major Brand) | Microsoft Windows 8.1 64bit | Corsair Black Carbide Series 500R (4 5.25, 6 3.5) 4 Fans, Audio/USB 3.0 | 750watt Corsair CMPSU-750TX V2 80 PLUS CERTIFIED | Onboard LAN included | Wireless B/G/N Dual Band PCI-Ex Adapter 600Mbps | ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 PCI-ex | Internal All in 1 Card Reader | Wires and Cables ran behind case and tied up for maximum airflow | 3 Year Parts and Labor Warranty and a ASUS VE247H Black 23.6" Full HD HDMI LED BackLight LCD Monitor from Newegg. Had to step up and away from XP sometime 
Last edited by Winfrey; 02/15/14 04:07 PM.
Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody
Gibran
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940432
02/15/14 04:56 PM
02/15/14 04:56 PM
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Near St. Louis, MO
Draclvr
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So, you're going to take the plunge for Windows 8.1, eh!? I wondered which way you would go! I'm always here to help if you need it... Keep that good old XP computer though. I've taken mine off line, but I'm sure not going to part with it.
I'm drooling on my keyboard here!
When life gives you tomatoes, make Bloody Marys.
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940437
02/15/14 05:23 PM
02/15/14 05:23 PM
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Winfrey
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Thank you Mad.. thank heavens I have computer smart friends.
Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody
Gibran
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940447
02/15/14 05:54 PM
02/15/14 05:54 PM
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Northeast NJ
Darleen03
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WoW, Congrats, Winfrey on your new computer. It will be a sure Rush when you open the box, and smell that brand new smell that is so "Great" Have Fun , and 
Luv Dar
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
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02/15/14 06:11 PM
02/15/14 06:11 PM
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Thanks Dar, I am looking forward to it...
Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody
Gibran
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940455
02/15/14 06:28 PM
02/15/14 06:28 PM
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Draclvr
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Well, you will have to hook it up to the internet as soon as you turn it on because you have to activate your copy of Windows 8.1 within 3 days. How's THAT for an excuse to just connect to the wireless and have at it!
I gave her all the pluses and minuses between Windows 7 and Windows 8!
When life gives you tomatoes, make Bloody Marys.
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Re: New PC
[Re: Draclvr]
#940457
02/15/14 06:38 PM
02/15/14 06:38 PM
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Darleen03
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Oh....Winfrey....I would of got windows 7.....I don't think you will like windows 8.. Maybe you can change it.. 
Luv Dar
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
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02/15/14 07:05 PM
02/15/14 07:05 PM
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Draclvr
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Darleen, many people like Windows 8 - I'm one of them. The UI isn't my favorite and there are many things they could and should have done differently, but that's just my opinion. I like it for all the speed, stability and improvements "under the hood." I don't think you can tell Winfrey she won't like it - she did all the research and decided to go for it. She told me she wanted to be ready for Windows 9 and that's probably a good strategy.
Like I said, I provided all the pros and cons!
When life gives you tomatoes, make Bloody Marys.
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Re: New PC
[Re: Draclvr]
#940477
02/15/14 07:26 PM
02/15/14 07:26 PM
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Darleen03
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Drac....Are you saying if I have windows 7...I can't upgrade to windows 9?
Luv Dar
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
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02/15/14 07:30 PM
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Draclvr
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No, I didn't say that at all... sure you can go from Windows 7 to Windows 9 - or whatever they will be calling it. But learning the new OS will ease your way into the next one. It sort of keeps the learning curve down to a minimum. Basically, it's whatever people are comfortable with. I recommend to most people coming from XP to go to Windows 7 as it's less of a change. Going from XP to Windows 7 is still jumping ahead 2 operating systems. For those who are willing to take on the changes, then Windows 8.1 is a good choice.
When life gives you tomatoes, make Bloody Marys.
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940482
02/15/14 07:36 PM
02/15/14 07:36 PM
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Draclvr
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I edited with a couple of additional things...
When life gives you tomatoes, make Bloody Marys.
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Re: New PC
[Re: Draclvr]
#940485
02/15/14 07:41 PM
02/15/14 07:41 PM
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Darleen03
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One more ?
You mentioned jumping ahead of two OS systems? What are they? From windows XP to 7?
Last edited by Darleen03; 02/15/14 07:42 PM.
Luv Dar
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940487
02/15/14 07:57 PM
02/15/14 07:57 PM
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Darleen03
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Winfrey...  Have FUN
Luv Dar
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940489
02/15/14 08:02 PM
02/15/14 08:02 PM
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Draclvr
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Yup... going from XP to Windows 7 is jumping up 2 operating systems. Going from XP to Windows 8.1 is jumping up 3 operating systems.
Somehow, Winfrey, I have a feeling you can handle it with no problem at all!
When life gives you tomatoes, make Bloody Marys.
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940524
02/15/14 11:28 PM
02/15/14 11:28 PM
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Chief
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Good for you, Winfrey. And bravo for getting Win 8.  I certainly love my W8. Chief 
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940568
02/16/14 09:14 AM
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Winfrey
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Thanks Chief.....and it's good to know we have someone that we can turn to and ask what????????. I even got a link with pictures..... I like pictures. 
Last edited by Winfrey; 02/16/14 09:15 AM.
Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody
Gibran
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940577
02/16/14 10:44 AM
02/16/14 10:44 AM
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Chief
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Thanks Chief.....and it's good to know we have someone that we can turn to and ask what???????? That will be the day.  Chief
Last edited by Chief; 02/16/14 10:46 AM.
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Re: New PC
[Re: Winfrey]
#940581
02/16/14 11:36 AM
02/16/14 11:36 AM
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Draclvr
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I've said... any and all questions are welcome! Chief and I have solved several things so far!
I like pictures too and sometimes send some of my own taken with the cool new screenshot feature in Windows 8.
When life gives you tomatoes, make Bloody Marys.
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