crab Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 My PC was built for me some 12 years ago and has given good service. Now the motherboard seems to be dying. The box and several components are great, and it carries 5 internal hard drives. It needs (at the least) a new motherboard, CPU & RAM. And an SSD would be good. I don't do any serious gaming, but I torrent 24/7, do simple video editing and multi-task like crazy. Intel i-5 or Ryzen 5 perhaps (e.g Ryzen 5600G); 16GB DDR4. Connectivity for several USB external drives and 1 or more external SATA bays. I am not computer savvy and I don't consider myself capable of doing any of the work myself. I need help too selecting the various components. I live in Pattaya. Can anybody suggest a suitably competent and honest person to do the job. Thoughts and suggestions about specs are also very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted April 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2023 You need a completely new system, everything has changed and got far better over the last decade. I suggest you just buy a new one and then copy over what data you want to keep. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) Toss the entire computer (except maybe the power supply). Get another one built. I live in Pattaya and am quite happy to help you organise it (free). I actually recommend a mini computer like the ASUS PN51 or Intel NUC series where can choose your own memory and drive unless you really want a full sized desktop. If you're not planning on high end gaming there's not much point in a full sized desktop these days. Everything you have is totally obsolete. Edited April 11, 2023 by ozimoron 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 If you are happy with it, just go on Lazada and buy a second hand motherboard. That's what I do, I can buy one for mine for about 800bht.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, ozimoron said: Toss the entire computer (except maybe the power supply). Get another one built. I live in Pattaya and am quite happy to help you organise it (free). I actually recommend a mini computer like the ASUS PN51 or Intel NUC series where can choose your own memory and drive unless you really want a full sized desktop. If you're not planning on high end gaming there's not much point in a full sized desktop these days. Everything you have is totally obsolete. NUCs are really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just now, KannikaP said: NUCs are really good. So is my ASUS PN51. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 14 minutes ago, crab said: but I torrent 24/7, What does that mean please? You download stuff from P Bay etc, movies & apps. Do that overnight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ozimoron said: So is my ASUS PN51. Agreed. Beelink also get good reviews and are quite a bit cheaper. But I would stick with names like Intel NUC and ASUS. Edited April 11, 2023 by KannikaP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEinstein Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I do everything you do on a few raspberry pis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, KannikaP said: What does that mean please? You download stuff from P Bay etc, movies & apps. Do that overnight. The limiting factor for torrenting is the speed of the internet and not the computer. I gather you know this but it's worth pointing out to the OP. Just now, NotEinstein said: I do everything you do on a few raspberry pis. Except very slowly unless it has an SSD which I believe some new ones do. They are also prone to overheat and die if left on for extended periods of time. At least mine did. Not a good recommendation for someone not computer savvy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEinstein Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, ozimoron said: Except very slowly unless it has an SSD which I believe some new ones do. They are also prone to overheat and die if left on for extended periods of time. At least mine did. Not a good recommendation for someone not computer savvy. Did I recommend? I have been using raspberry Pis for 10 years, with the only failure (apart from sd-cards) being the hdmi output not producing a picture after running Kodi 24x7 for 8 years (3 Pi 1s). They are now re-purposed as ip cams and working well. The newer Pi 3s and 4s have heatsinks and fans to cope with the extra heat dissipation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 minute ago, NotEinstein said: Did I recommend? The topic is specifically a request for recommendation 1 minute ago, NotEinstein said: I have been using raspberry Pis for 10 years, with the only failure (apart from sd-cards) being the hdmi output not producing a picture after running Kodi 24x7 for 8 years (3 Pi 1s). They are now re-purposed as ip cams and working well. The newer Pi 3s and 4s have heatsinks and fans to cope with the extra heat dissipation. sd card failure means total data loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furioso Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 No way would I replace it until I knew exactly what was wrong with it..I'd take it to the shop and have them diagnose the problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 What problems do you get? Any errors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Is high temps an issue, looks like it might be....Speccy download will reveal all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 You have to change about 90% of the PC. Buy a new one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just now, OneMoreFarang said: You have to change about 90% of the PC. Buy a new one. My PC is like my old cars, keep it going and upgrade if possible with stuff found searching.... I sort out laptops for friends, to find my old PC is much quicker...???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: You have to change about 90% of the PC. Buy a new one. Yeah, he wants to replace the only expensive parts anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEinstein Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 33 minutes ago, ozimoron said: sd card failure means total data loss. Not if it is only a boot partition.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just now, NotEinstein said: Not if it is only a boot partition.... Boot partition on an SD card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just now, KannikaP said: Boot partition on an SD card? yup, waste of time for normal users. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furioso Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 30 minutes ago, transam said: Is high temps an issue, looks like it might be....Speccy download will reveal all.... My best guess is the CPU thermal paste is old and not doing it's job. Easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Furioso said: My best guess is the CPU thermal paste is old and not doing it's job. Easy fix. Indeed, plus the inside of the PC looks a bit overcrowded with little visible cooling/air flow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEinstein Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Boot partition on an SD card? Yes, the initial boot sequence needed to run from the sd-card, which points to the actual system on whatever usb device you want. The pi 4 can boot direct from usb now, so no sd-card required. A Pi 4 would be perfect as a 24x7 torrenting device. I have a pi3 doing that as well as hosting and processing the pictures from the 12 motion triggered ip cams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, NotEinstein said: Yes, the initial boot sequence needed to run from the sd-card, which points to the actual system on whatever usb device you want. The pi 4 can boot direct from usb now, so no sd-card required. A Pi 4 would be perfect as a 24x7 torrenting device. I have a pi3 doing that as well as hosting and processing the pictures from the 12 motion triggered ip cams. Why would you need 24/7 torrenting. What are you downloading? I can download at least 10 1080 movies in a couple of hours, depending on the speeds the seeders are working at, and your own personal internet speed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just now, KannikaP said: Why would you need 24/7 torrenting. What are you downloading? I can download at least 10 1080 movies in a couple of hours, depending on the speeds the seeders are working at, and your own personal internet speed. He's probably serving as well. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 23 minutes ago, transam said: My PC is like my old cars, keep it going and upgrade if possible with stuff found searching.... I sort out laptops for friends, to find my old PC is much quicker...???? A lot depends on how much you need your PC or a PC. I have several PCs and my important data is in the cloud. If one PC fails, I can use another one. And for me and my job it's essential like that. If someone doesn't have a problem if the PC doesn't work for a week that is a different situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEinstein Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Why would you need 24/7 torrenting. What are you downloading? I can download at least 10 1080 movies in a couple of hours, depending on the speeds the seeders are working at, and your own personal internet speed. The Op said he was 24x7 torrenting. Some torrent sites operate on seeding quotas. Some torrenters need to seed, or else the torrenting model of sharing wouldn't work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted April 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2023 Looks like a box of snakes. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 5 hours ago, KannikaP said: I actually recommend a mini computer like the ASUS PN51 or Intel NUC series where can choose your own memory and drive The NUC chant begins. OK, how would he fit his 5 drives into a PN51 or NUC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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