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Dec 7 2016 01:40pm
It will only be used for streaming video to a tv (1080p) and browsing the internet. If I could take anything from my old computer, I would prefer to do that : https://s12.postimg.org/wae639oql/20161202_101144.jpg
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Budget:
More specific use (what games, what programs): no games, word processor
Planned time until purchase: asap
Do you need an Operating System?: yes
Do you have any specific preferred components?: ssd
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: no
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: I don't know how to oc
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: a decent wireless keyboard and mouse that will reach 10'
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): ontario, N0h 1a0

This post was edited by bipolargod on Dec 7 2016 01:43pm
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Dec 7 2016 01:59pm
why cant that machine do it?
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Dec 7 2016 02:00pm
Put in an ssd and it's fine for transcoding 1080p in current state.
Got something like a logitech k400. It's wireless and have a trackpad as well. Perfect for laying in the couch.
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Dec 7 2016 02:05pm
Quote (ZwiX @ Dec 7 2016 03:00pm)
Put in an ssd and it's fine for transcoding 1080p in current state.
Got something like a logitech k400. It's wireless and have a trackpad as well. Perfect for laying in the couch.


could just use remote mouse on your phone
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Dec 7 2016 02:14pm
My current pc has a piece broken on mobo. Also for some reason it won't boot up now. All I get is black screen with cursor
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Dec 7 2016 04:04pm
Quote (bipolargod @ Dec 7 2016 12:14pm)
My current pc has a piece broken on mobo. Also for some reason it won't boot up now. All I get is black screen with cursor


Sounds like a corrupt windows or something.

If something was actually broken, You wouldnt even get a cursor.
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Dec 7 2016 04:59pm
I agree with others. Try adding an SSD as your main drive and see if it's still broken. If so, find a nice cheap used mobo to replace it and then you should be good.

You could also just consider a chromecast (and maybe a dedicated tablet) or something of that nature. This may be more ideal for you since your needs seem a lot simpler than most who ask for a media center. (unless you do in fact mean to stream to more than just 1 tv)


This post was edited by Rapture on Dec 7 2016 05:00pm
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Dec 7 2016 07:57pm
Ok. What's the best way to get a copy of windows? And should I stick with win 7?
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Ok. What's the best way to get a copy of windows? And should I stick with win 7?


Get a 25$ key on kinguin.net
And you should go for windows 10. In my opinion tho.
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Quote (bipolargod @ Dec 7 2016 05:57pm)
Ok. What's the best way to get a copy of windows? And should I stick with win 7?


Quote (ZwiX @ Dec 7 2016 06:21pm)
Get a 25$ key on kinguin.net
And you should go for windows 10. In my opinion tho.



This.

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