Today, 03:19
Sometimes it just isn't fixable. :dizzy:
If you opt for a new desktop, like I said, you don't need top-tier hardware to run old software.
These are just a few of my personal guide posts of what to look for:
CPU- The old i3's are getting tough to find (FS9 and FSX classic are single-core games, you really don't need -or want- a lot of cores) and the i5* series of chips are now considered "entry level". Use that to your advantage. Being a single core game, the faster the CPU core clock speed, the better.
*- Obviously, there's more to life than Intel. Look at all of the options. Shop smart and get the fastest core clock that you can afford. The closer you can get to 4 GHz, the better.