In the spring of 2007 I built my first new computer totally from scratch in a long time. Then more recently this spring I wrote about building a new server as well. The older computers that were replaced have pretty much been sitting around collecting dust (even more than before). Today I gave them both to a friend who is currently studying to learn various Microsoft programs. Hopefully they will help him as much as they did me.
The desktop that I gave away was actually the third to fourth set of parts in the same case. I bought the case almost exactly 10 years ago to the day. It had a Pentium II in it when I first built it. Over the years I upgraded it to a Pentium III and then later to a Pentium 4. Along the way there were various video card, hard drive and optical drive upgrades. I bought the case hoping it would last me a long time and in the computer world 10 years is an eternity. I was sad to see the PC Power & Cooling Solid Steel monster go but it served me well. Unfortunately it didn't go quietly. I was trying to verify it was all working and I plugged it in. When I did it screamed, popped and then the magic smoke came out of the power supply. The one thing I don't have spares for is working power supplies. I rarely bought them and they rarely failed. I think with a new power supply the machine will work and be useful again.
Kelly was especially happy today to see all of this stuff go. Two gigantic computers, an old monitor and some other odds and ends. Slowly but surely she is getting me to let go of some of this old equipment.
That was an amazing case. I remember when you got it. You paid too much but it kept delivering the case-ness for a long time.
You mean BRIAN paid too much for something? No! Not Brian.