Kathy’s PC

Kathy’s Custom Built Computer (The Very First One)

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My interest in aviation started out a mild little thing that has not only grown to epic proportions, but has spread to include a new generation! From humble beginnings in the parts department of a local repair station, I have been involved in just about incarnation of aviation imaginable. I was manager of aircraft records for an international airline (from inception, what fun that was!!!), and ground dispatcher at a very busy FBO in the Washington, DC area (during the second GW Bush inauguration, crazy fun), and records analyst for a charter operation. If I was asked which was most fun, I’m not sure I could choose.

Today, I am a certified aircraft mechanic, work for a regional airline in maintenance programs, study for my next degree, AND I get to fly a pretty amazing flight simulator system in my home, and while teaching my granddaughter to fly with me! I think it’s safe to say, I love aviation! Even more, I love this system that was custom built just for me! And while it is great for all things flying, it is awesome for day to day work, when I get to work for my job from home! Imagine having three 24″ monitors to work those Excel spreadsheets and Access databases. I can have multiple windows open at the same time, and really makes multi-tasking a breeze! So efficient! Makes it hard to go back to the office and work with a measly two 22″ monitors!

Pretty much any application that I want to run is possible with this system, from any Microsoft Office job to Facebook and my daughter even played that “Warcraft” game, flawlessly, and with amazing graphics, and I’ve done lots of classwork sitting in front of this amazing display. (but mostly, it’s GREAT for flying!)

Maybe when I finish my degree, the next step will be to get my pilot’s license, and I can get some of the required flight hours in on my pc-based simulator.

Thanks,  Kathy G.

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KATHY’S COMPUTER, “AMAZING FRED”, VERSION 1.0 (PC under $400)

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KATHY’S COMPUTER, “AMAZING FRED”, VERSION 2.0

Kathy’s original computer “Amazing Fred 1” was build with one main focus in mind – to build the most inexpensive introductory Flight Simulator Computer possible and to be able to start flying right away.  The goal was achieved brilliantly and in the allocated time frame – system was build in one week within 400 dollars budget.   Once more finances became available, it was time to introduce “Amazing Fred 2”. So here is what www.FlightPC.us did for Kathy:

1. First of all, we practically doubled the processor speed (from single 2.2GHz AMD processor to Intel dual-core 3.0GHz CPU, with possibility to overclock it (make it faster) later due to upgraded heat sink and fan. The original standard 4oz heat sink with 60mm fan was replaced with enormous, custom-designed 32oz heat sink with 120mm fan and 16 heat pipes.

2. Next, we doubled the size and speed of RAM memory, from 4096MB of old and slow DDR1 memory to 8192MB of new DDR2 memory in DUAL Mode, which effectively is 16 times faster than DDR1 memory; with possibility to overclock it (make it faster) later, of course.

3. We significantly improve PC’s video processing power; replacing single old nVidia Quadro 256MB card with EVGA nVidia GTX580 1536MB powerhouse of a graphics card which runs Kathy’s three Hi-Definition 1080P 24” monitors beautifully.

4. The old 400 watt power supply was replaced.  Kathy’s PC received not one, but TWO new, server-grade, highly dependable modular power supplies with total peak power of over 1,300 watts.  Main power supply built by famous “PC Power and Cooling” supports the main functions of the system, while second power supply is exclusively for running video cards – which of course gives us more stable power and current for future upgrades.

5. We installed professional grade Gigabyte Premium motherboard with Japanese solid capacitors, High Fidelity 7.1 enhanced surround sound accelerator unit, no less than FOUR network cards, insane ten internal SATA ports and six times more than average of copper on North and South bridges for the best cooling possible. The motherboard supports 3-way SLI (ability to use three video cards as one, for better flying experience).

6. Microsoft Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 got updated from 32-bit to 64-bit.  We kept Microsoft Office 2007 for right now, until the next round of updates, when we are going to get the latest and the greatest.

8. And of course our famous 12-months Maintenance and Repair Service Plan.

9. Total cost of upgrades under 460 dollars.

KATHY’S COMPUTER, “AMAZING FRED”, VERSION 2.5

Once again we significantly improve PC’s video processing power by doubling EVGA nVidia GTX580 1536MB powerhouse of a graphics card which runs Kathy’s three Hi-Definition 1080P 24” monitors beautifully. Two EVGA nVidia GTX580 1536MB  cards are set up in SLI mode and provide the proud owner with unparallel video quality! Way to go Kathy!

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51 thoughts on “Kathy’s PC”

  1. Hey Kathy, hello there! This is kind of off topic but I need some guidance from an established blog. Is it very difficult to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast. I’m thinking about creating my own but I’m not sure where to start. Do you have any ideas or suggestions? Many thanks

  2. I just couldn’t leave your site before suggesting that I extremely enjoyed the standard info an individual provide on your guests? Is going to be again frequently in order to check up on new posts. It is a great site.

  3. Hmmm, I’m not sure if I should say this on a public site like this, but you guys are AWESOME! By the way, Kathy do you fly real planes?

  6. Hey! I hope you are having a lovely Sunday! This week has been too good, I’ve earned a little more than $1,750 thus far in commissions, and I am ready to have a custom computer build for me. I want water cooling.

  7. Excellent site Kathy. Lots of helpful info here and nice pics. I am sending it to some pals ans also sharing in delicious. And obviously, thanks for your sweat, great fligh setup!

  9. Lemme ask you something – can I have a great computer for $475, would you be interested building one for me? If so, please emaile me.
    Thanks.

  11. It’s awesome to have a web page for your build, which is useful helping other to make a right buy.

  12. I’m a college student, and my budget is extremely tight. I could have opted for a much cheaper computer ($1000 less) at Best Buy or whatever, but experience has taught me that you get what you pay for (at least when it comes to electronics). I had a 15″ laptop that cost me $700.00 and the specs were good, but that thing began showing problems very early on. I am so happy with the investment I’ve made with FlightPC, and if I had to do it all over again, I would do it in a heartbeat.

  14. I just want to tell you that I seriously like your page on this website. Likely I’m planning to get a similar computer.

  15. I just moved from Hawaii to KY and ready to get a new computer. Please reply for details.

  16. You should participate in a contest for probably one of the greatest computers on the web. I can recommend couple websites!

  17. Hi Kathy your pc is really groovy, really good stuff. I should admit it is pretty too. Reading your put up has been incredibly informative. I must admit still not totally 100% percent clear in my head. So have just put your blog on my desktop so I can go straight to it and have another glance later.

  18. I just want to mention I am beginner to blogging and site-building and certainly savored this web-site. Kathy has a very neat looking simulator. You definitely come with excellent articles too. Thanks a lot for sharing with us your webpage.

  19. i do not if kathy can reply to question… hi kathy… who did you pay to make you a stand… my desk is only good for one monitor…

  21. I just want to mention I’m newbie to blogging and site-building and honestly liked you’re web blog. I love flying. Probably I’m want to bookmark your site . You absolutely have very good pictures, articles and reviews. Many thanks for sharing your website.

  22. Hello Kathy, I just want to tell you that I am just very new to weblog and definitely enjoyed your web site. Likely I’m planning to bookmark your blog post . You amazingly have good posts. Kathy, what is your favorite game? Many thanks for sharing your web site.

  23. Hello there Kathy! This post couldn’t be written much better! Reading through this post reminds me of my previous roommate! He continually kept talking about his F-16 flight simulator. I will forward this article to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Thanks for sharing!

  24. @ Kira Byner:I don’t currently have a blog, but blogger.com is a great site. Pretty easy to use, and just have fun with it! Thanks for your comment!!

  25. @Hae Todesco: Thanks for your comment. At this time, I don’t fly real planes, but I am a certified aircraft mechanic. Maybe after I finish my bachelor’s degree, I’ll go on and get my pilot’s license, but in the meantime, I’m having a great time flying sims on this bad boy!!

  26. @baidu: I knew what I wanted for the monitor stand, but since I can’t draw a stick man, my son drew it for me, then also assisted with the build. The whole thing was pretty quick and easy, and made my flight sim setup so much better! Thanks for your comments!

  27. I simply want to mention I am just very new to flight sims and absolutely liked kathy’s page. I’m planning to start building my sim soon. You amazingly have really good photos. Bless you for sharing with us your web page.

  29. I blog quite often about Flight Simulation and I genuinely appreciate well built simulators.
    Kathy you have a very cute one. Keep working on it. You are on the right way.

  30. Good afternoon Kathy. I am thinking about building my flight sim chair. Do you have any ideas to share? Thanks a bunch for sharing your website page.

  31. Howdy Kathy! I know this is kinda off topic but I’d figured I’d ask. Would you be interested in exchanging links or maybe guest writing a blog post or vice-versa? My website goes over a lot of the same subjects as yours and I feel we could greatly benefit from each other. If you’re interested feel free to shoot me an email. I look forward to hearing from you! Awesome blog by the way and great pictures! Love your computer.

  32. I just want to mention that Kathy has a very impressive flight simulator. I am building one for my self as well. I would like to share information and bounce some ideas. Thank you for your great photos.

  33. Hey Kathy, I am very impressed with your knowledge about Flight Simulation. I am amazed at the progress you have achieved so far with your system. Keep up the good work and keep sharing your success.

  34. How do you do Kathy. I was wondering if you ever worked with touch screen monitors. I thinking about getting them for my flight simulator. Need some help to choose the right ones.

  35. I simply want to say I’m impressed with your simulator Kathy and really enjoyed your page. Do you fly planes in real life?

  36. Quick questiion Kathy, did you ever try to use touch screens with your flight sim? Need some advice.

  37. Kathy, do you play FSX? And if you do, what kind of frames per second numbers do you get? Thanks

  38. good evening kathy…finaly got my company bonus…so i was looking for some ideas to build my own simulator…do you do any custom wood work

  39. Thanks a bunch Kathy for sharing your web site. Do you do your own pages or do you have to pay for them?

  40. Congradulations on your top of the light gaming system Kathy! Have fun! I have been flying the flight sims for over 30 years, and dealt with FlightPC.net on 4 different occasions. I am very impressed. Here at FlightPC.net, the staff is dedicated to helping you improve every aspect of your flight simulaltion gaming and have the perfect system to do just that: Field Tested – an exclusive, online rating system that gives you specific product reviews from elite gamers of the world. FlightPC.net will help you to gain that competitive edge by matching your flight sim enthusiasm and playing style with the perfect gear for your game. You can also test the newest, most technically advanced products yourself and read unbiased product reviews from other gamers of the world. Highly recommended.

  41. Good afternoon Kathy. I like the helpful info and photos you provide to your articles. Hopefully I’ll get myself similar computer. Best of luck to you in your flying.

  43. What a cool stuff you got Kathy. I wish I had a gaming computer like yours. Lucky you.

  44. hey kathy, i bet your man is getting jealous every time you play with your hard fly toys! lol enjoy…

  47. I’m amazed, I must say. Actually not often do you come upon your blog that’s both equally educative and enjoyable, and let me tell you, you’ve struck the nail for the top of your head. Your notion is outstanding; I am particularly delighted i always stumbled across this in doing my do a search for some idea concerning this.

  48. It is very rewarding to see another female who takes her hardware seriously. lol
    Keep it real Kathy.

  49. Your way of telling the whole thing in this article is truly
    nice, every one can simply be aware of it, Thanks a lot.

  50. Tracy and Kathy both got themselves some sweet machines. You go girls!

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