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

See  what  we  have  for  you:  email  – MyFlightPC@gmail.com  or  Stan ComputerMan  on  Facebook.    YOU DREAM IT!    WE BUILD IT!    Custom   computers  and  networks.     Low  prices  guaranteed!

Say  Hello  To  Your  Personal  Custom  PC.   Begin  exploring  the virtual  world  with  your  own  Personal  Custom  Built  Computer.   The  latest  and  the greatest  technology  at  your  fingertips.   Feel  the  rush  of  virtual  galaxy adventures!

***************************************************************************************************

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.

******************************************************************************************************

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

www.FLightPC.net provides the best custom computers on the market with the best value for your money. If you are looking for a quality custom built computer that will not become outdated quickly, www.FLightPC.net has what you need. We can help you create a balanced configuration that meets your needs in your home or home office. Give us a call or send us an email and we can help you find the PC that is right for your budget and needs.

******************************************************************************************************

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!

******************************************************************************************************