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As the monitor is basically something that I have moved on from, I don't see upgrading it as a priority - I think mid-level gaming is perhaps the aim for this system, along with the ability to be upgraded in the coming years (so with a motherboard and socket that doesn't rapidly fall out out...

Thanks all - to confirm that I wouldn’t expect this to be running cutting edge stuff at all, initially things like vanilla Minecraft at the top end (although I suppose with enough mods Minecraft can be demanding too), and it’s not a requirement for the initial purchase to be able to run things...

Monitor is a Dell S2716DG - which has been fine for me (both gaming and work) but is the one thing I have actually upgraded recently (needed a bigger screen to fit more spreadsheet on...) Looks like a good selection though, and good to know that AM5 is good for a couple of generations too.

Thanks - already have a spare monitor and peripherals, will need to factor in Windows license though (complete forgot about that!)

Hi all, I had hoped to pass on my aging PC on-to my son when I performed a wholesale upgrade on my system, but that sadly didn't come about. Therefore, I wondered if there was a bare minimum specification for an entry level PC that would offer the most future proofing and way of adding...

Hi all, I am thinking about the security of my desktop, and I think although obviously it's fairly hidden away and not high value - it would still present a temptation to any would be thieves. Whilst the hardware is... dated... my bigger concern would be the hard drives and related data, and...

Brilliant - thanks all!

That also looks nice, but it looks like the kind of bike that would bring great shame on me when I wheel it out of the garage on occasion and it's covered in dust/spiders - but you see my issue with getting a bike is that the options are endless, you balance out reviews and think you've got it...

Thanks! That's exactly the kind of curveball I like - looks good, is cheaper than either of my options and sounds like just what I need (I live in the flat lands of Lincolnshire, so there's not many hills in getting from A to B currently, just a bit of mud occasionally when it's easier to cut...

Hi all, After spending a few days going around in circles on various bikes, and the array of reviews and opinions that are on the internet - I think I down to one of the above as my selection; it doesn't need to be fast, it just needs to get me from A to B without failing and without causing...

Thanks both - can confirm it's rubber pins, given the age I'll try to be gentle! Can confirm I am wanting functional (but effective!) over flashy - both suggestions look good, so thank you for that too.

Hi all, This might be a super easy question to answer, but I'd appreciate the guidance all the same. I have an aging PC that I have just shifted into a new case (old case had that lovely rubber coating that became very sticky) and bumped up RAM and processor at a low cost so I can hand it...

Thanks - certainly looks interesting and I'm willing to pay for quality guidance. Yes, I think recruitment consultants tend to match like-for-like, they may have an idea of the areas they are seeing a rise in searches in a given sector/location, but I don't think they'd be so good at...

Haha! Yes, that thought does cross my mind most days - "what if this is just because I'm getting on a bit..." - but honestly, no, it's more that I feel a need for a change, and I don't see any with the current way my career path is going. I've slept on it, put it to one side until after periods...

Thanks. Essentially I didn't have a career plan as such, just worked hard in a variety of roles since leaving school and managed to make progress and gain promotions, however, one of these promotions has been a sideways move and now left me in a team and department that has a niche...

Hi all, As the title really, is there a reliable sounding board where someone takes stock of your experiences, interests and qualifications and offers you potential next steps that you could take? Thanks!

Hi all, Having a bit of a security wobble about the things stored on my home PC and automatic password completion (on Chrome, etc) that I have set-up because it was easier than remembering them. If someone stole my desktop, they could wreck a fair amount of havoc although some log-ins are 2FA...

@Haz123 - excellent, thank you - I would think that if I went for a better motherboard (and took the cost hit) that would make future upgrades less of an ordeal as it would be a solid base to build on? That's the logic that used to work for me anyway... Also thanks for the GPU feedback, good to...

@Joxeon - no issues with building myself, I did my current PC myself (well, actually it started as an Evesham computer, but then...), but I am older and time poor and it just seemed easier to start again with a pre-build and then tinker with that. I'm more tied to Nvidia (have the Shield for...

Excellent - thank you, I think I could stretch another couple of hundred to ensure I get a decent cooler and PSU (recommendations welcome!); but really useful to know that it's a good starting point.