Medsport
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It seems like I just got my computer not that long ago, but I think I got it in 2014 so it's probably about time. I actually built it by ordering components through Newegg loosely based off a gaming computer (although I never used it for that purpose) It is an AMG HD. Not top of the line by any means, but was quite fast when new. I have since had it worked on twice for viruses and now it is shutting down by itself periodically which is a first for me. I have no idea what is wrong as I'm not that technically savvy. It does take about 10 minutes to load now and it looks to have plenty of room left on the hard drive, but there is obviously something wrong. I'm guessing it's either getting too hot as the fan doesn't seem to run that fast and will speed up from time to time, a hard drive issue, another virus (although it is not showing anything when I search using Avast, which keeps wanting me to upgrade but I've always just used its free edition with the spam blocker), or is it just too old and been neglected too long?
Other issues I've had are my monitor on/off button broke several years ago and is always on when I turn the computer on, the floppy disk drive has not opened in years either and the speakers quit a couple years ago so I got another cheap pair that only work when plugged into the front input jack. I do have a lot of pictures on the home screen and when I surf I know I usually have too many tabs open at once so don't know if one of these are causing the shut down issue or just the age and fact when I opened up the case it was loaded with dust balls and crap. I tried to clean out what I could, but everything is covered with a film (I know I probably shouldn't smoke when on it, but that is the main time I do). Anyway, what do you computer guys think? I'm thinking probably most cost effective to just get a new computer and try to take better care of it from the start. I hear these solid state hard drives are better anyway and I should have plenty of cash when I get my taxes back for a reasonable new unit. I'm thinking 1k or so if possible. I'm also concerned about transferring things over if I do this, but I really don't have a lot of stuff besides some files and some pics. I hear it's not that hard to do? I'm assuming the router and printer should plug right up to a new computer too or is there more to it? Oh and what kind of computer do you guys suggest? Should I just build another one myself or are the pre-built ones better? The gaming PC's do look cool, but like I said I haven't played anything online in years. AMG or Intel? Thanks in advance guys and sorry for the long post.
Other issues I've had are my monitor on/off button broke several years ago and is always on when I turn the computer on, the floppy disk drive has not opened in years either and the speakers quit a couple years ago so I got another cheap pair that only work when plugged into the front input jack. I do have a lot of pictures on the home screen and when I surf I know I usually have too many tabs open at once so don't know if one of these are causing the shut down issue or just the age and fact when I opened up the case it was loaded with dust balls and crap. I tried to clean out what I could, but everything is covered with a film (I know I probably shouldn't smoke when on it, but that is the main time I do). Anyway, what do you computer guys think? I'm thinking probably most cost effective to just get a new computer and try to take better care of it from the start. I hear these solid state hard drives are better anyway and I should have plenty of cash when I get my taxes back for a reasonable new unit. I'm thinking 1k or so if possible. I'm also concerned about transferring things over if I do this, but I really don't have a lot of stuff besides some files and some pics. I hear it's not that hard to do? I'm assuming the router and printer should plug right up to a new computer too or is there more to it? Oh and what kind of computer do you guys suggest? Should I just build another one myself or are the pre-built ones better? The gaming PC's do look cool, but like I said I haven't played anything online in years. AMG or Intel? Thanks in advance guys and sorry for the long post.
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