Originally Posted by
Taz
I'm going to spend a few hours there within the next few days to see what's happening with his PC. The plan is to check basics like Event log, make sure everything us updated, devices all working properly, etc. I'll take a full backup onto an external HDD while I'm there too, just in case the HDD is starting to die.
It was so long ago that I built this PC for him, that I cannot remember anything about the spec. I know the case is a mid-tower case. If it's ATX then I'll be able to keep the PSU and case at least, if I go for a new build. I've also looked at prebuilt systems that can do basic 'home' use and reasonable ones can be had for £400.
I'm very, very short of time at the moment, which is why I was considering a replacement for him. My main concern is his important documents and spreadsheets which I need to preserve as soon as possible.