new computer, ish

So a friend, Robb, was able to give me some of his old computer parts that he's no longer using. Normally that does not sound like much, but he keeps up with the cutting edge of computer technology, and I'm using a computer that is over a decade old.

I got a CPU, Motherboard, RAM, and GPU. I should be able to put these in an old case I have; and by simply adding buying a PSU, I should then have a fully working computer that, assuming I stretch it as far as I have stretched this computer, will last me to 2028.

I'm putting this here, and not linking to it, as I've yet to fire it up. I still need to install the heatsink and plug everything in, which probably will happen tomorrow. Then, I still need a PSU, as mentioned, and even when I get those things, I'll need to consider an operating system. I don't know if I can simply toss the hard drives I am currently using into the new machine and have it all magically just work - if I can, then I could well be using it by Tuesday, if not, which is what I suspect, then we probably don't get fully online till February, as, I like to take things nice and slow.