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From: Ron on 7 Dec 2009 11:50
anamigan wrote:
> My experience with Win7 64bit has been trouble free.
>
> I automatically install Revo-uninstaller at the top of the food chain.
> Then Comodo for my firewall.
> Spybot, CCleaner and Defraggler follow. Then it's time for my first
> system image.
>
> The machine I ended up with was the result of two quadcore boxes, one
> running XP by flinging it
> around and the other Ubuntu 64bit.
>
> I decided "more window" was what I wanted instead of "more windows". I
> concentrated all resources
> into the newer higher capacity case and motherboard. I sold the other
> box minus RAM and HD to
> purchase a second matching LCD 21.5" (1920x1080).
>
> Now I run a quad (Q6600), 8G (4x2), 9400GT (1G DDR2) with Win7 64bit.
> This is a consumer level
> workstation knockoff. As such it only cost $800ish to build, the GFX
> card was $69 on sale. I don't penny
> count as I usually just go in to my preferred store after compiling my
> list from what's in stock and as long
> as the price/spec is close to what I've decided on I'll go with anything
> they recommend as they
> see hundreds of buys a week and are hardware enthusiasts themselves.
>
> I've also read several of Paul's thoughtful and informative replies to
> this group and can only
> heap praise on his continued participation.
>

I wound up adding a second hard drive and an after market CPU cooler to
use instead of the stock fan. All told, the cost ran to just under $1000
with careful shopping. Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit has run without a
serious hitch so far. Still on the learning curve, but enjoying it.

You're right, Paul is a remarkable individual with considerable
knowledge and a propensity for sharing.

-best
Ron Moore
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