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Given that my CPU, MB, and RAM are 8 yo, once I thought it through, repair was nothing within my personal risk tolerance. While a MB failure would cost me no data, the desktop would be down until I got a replacement in, which could take weeks. Since I know I have a HW failure, it makes the most sense to replace it.
I considered an M2 drive, but the prices are high enough at this point that I went with a standard SSD. I replace the HD every 2 years or so -- we'll see what the market looks like in 2 years.
Current cost was reduced by keeping the case and the GPU. It's most likely I'll replace the case first, as it's the cheapest component. The new MB I ordered supports USB 3.2, so I'll need a case with a connector on the front.
Which reminds me -- I need to check which fan sizes my current case needs. Despite periodic cleaning, the case fans are looking rough and have gotten louder. If I'm tearing everything apart, it makes sense to replace the fans.
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That sounds like a good plan. I think you made the right move.
If it ain't broke don't fix it
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Yes RAM reseating often works.
You haven't mention the first most important thing and that is what do you use it for and neither the second thing what are the specifications - make, model, motherboard, CPU, RAM speed, etc. oh and what operating system?
Replacing the hard drive with an SSD always speeds up the older computers.
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This PC is my everything PC. Gaming, programming, and general use. Gaming & programming drive the hardware, especially gaming and video.
My final choice is a an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. I considered other models, looked at benchmarking and reviews, and finally at price. It seemed like the best bang for the buck, and one that I'll have no problem using 5 years from now.
RAM is 3200 -- that's what the MB and CPU are rated for, so getting faster didn't make sense.
MB is an Asus, but depending on ship date, I may have to make a different choice.
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Sound like a good choice.
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Tangential involving exactly the same identical direction. (10)
Sorry peoples. I was a level too deep in multitasking when I posted the clue.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
modified 18-Jan-22 6:14am.
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UNILATERAL?
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Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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That's a relief because the only anagram I could find was "altenating" and it isn't that! 
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modified 18-Jan-22 5:01am.
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How did you get alternating ?
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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By throwing in an extra "R" ... 
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Fixed.
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Equivalent ?
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Nope. Sorry for delay, I've been working at Fire Control, just got home.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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Nope. Can't decide if it's a good clue or a really bad one if three prime suspects don't get it.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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I initially thought it was a straightforward anagram but I can't make anything of it 
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Tangential involving exactly the same direction. (10)
Okay, so this theory probably breaks a few of the normal rules:
Direction - informs us that the previous words "exactly the same" is an instruction to follow.
Answer therefore is tangential.
Just putting my coat on ...
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Incidental ?
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Yep (take 2  )
YAUT!
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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... or so the Daily Express* would have you believe: End of the world warning as Earth's insides are cooling faster than scientists thought | Science | News | Express.co.uk[^]
Don't you just love "science journalism" from people who only know the buzzwords? 
* For non-UKians, the Daily Express is not a "news paper": it's an "immigrants will kill you all in your beds once they've finished lowering your house price paper". If it's not the end of the world it's something you eat / drink / wear / smell / drive / see that causes cancer.
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You mean what I was being told to worry about in high school might be true after all?!
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People are figuring out that global warming is a hoax, at least from the perspective it's being sold to the gullible, so the fear mongers need to find another pitch to scare the populace into giving up more of their liberties.
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I would suggest that you delete this message as it's likely to be taken as anti-GW trolling.
Just a thought.
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