AnalogOldguy
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Hello,
I am running a Pentium 4 Dell Dimension 8400 with Windows XP SP3. Running Trainz 2004 and 2006 (using simpler and less populated routes). Using Trainz mostly for driving. Radeon X300 video card.
I have been informed by Yahoo that I might have to upgrade my browsers in January to continue using Yahoo Mail. This would require me to upgrade to a computer which runs Windows 7 (or newer) to run the newer browsers.
I also use dial-up due to financial limitations. So I would require either a built-in 56k modem or perhaps a USB plug in modem.So, if possible, could I ask for some information about a newer old computer. It seems that on Ebay most of the older (Dell) computers I see, seem to be refurbished, and not from private sellers.
I worry that some of these could be in bad condition. Does anyone know any good sellers there who sell these in generally good condition? I Imagine that a Core 2 Duo would be enough to run 2004 and 2006 at a higher detail with a more capable video card?
I have read that Windows can set up a USB dial up modem fairly easily. Would computers that have Windows 8 (or have been upgraded to Windows 10) still run 2004 and 2006 correctly? Or would there be trouble?
Any opinions on this would be much appreciated!
Best Wishes. Bob P.
I am running a Pentium 4 Dell Dimension 8400 with Windows XP SP3. Running Trainz 2004 and 2006 (using simpler and less populated routes). Using Trainz mostly for driving. Radeon X300 video card.
I have been informed by Yahoo that I might have to upgrade my browsers in January to continue using Yahoo Mail. This would require me to upgrade to a computer which runs Windows 7 (or newer) to run the newer browsers.
I also use dial-up due to financial limitations. So I would require either a built-in 56k modem or perhaps a USB plug in modem.So, if possible, could I ask for some information about a newer old computer. It seems that on Ebay most of the older (Dell) computers I see, seem to be refurbished, and not from private sellers.
I worry that some of these could be in bad condition. Does anyone know any good sellers there who sell these in generally good condition? I Imagine that a Core 2 Duo would be enough to run 2004 and 2006 at a higher detail with a more capable video card?
I have read that Windows can set up a USB dial up modem fairly easily. Would computers that have Windows 8 (or have been upgraded to Windows 10) still run 2004 and 2006 correctly? Or would there be trouble?
Any opinions on this would be much appreciated!
Best Wishes. Bob P.