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Old 06-24-2024, 08:45 PM
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Thanks to all who offered advice. Status, if you're still interested. I took the desktop in question to MMD. They said the motherboard is bad, and they don't do motherboard fixes, even if they could source one. They will build a new machine for me with all the bells and whistles I want for around 4 grand. They'll also xfer all apps and data too (for additional fee). Seems high. Dell will sell me a new machine with the same features for about half of MMD quoted. Question: if I buy the Dell, how do I port the apps and files from the dead PC? It remains frozen, can't navigate.
Unless you're a professional gamer, you really don't need a $4000 computer. You can get a high quality non-gaming desktop with all the bells and whistles for under $2000. You can get a desktop useful for desktop publishing, CAD drawing, Office suite, excellent graphics, streaming videos, a few fans, and fast processor for $700-1000.
A more mundane desktop will run you around $500, give or take. Doesn't include a monitor.