Guest KJ Brackish Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 Here's The Specs: Processor: . Intel PIII 800 MHz (Dual Processor) Memory: 128MB RDRAM (2 slots, 1 GB Max) Hard Drive: 20 GB *NEW - Switched from 10 GB HDD* Video: 4X AGP Video Card *NEW* Sound: Integrated Sound *Premium Sound Blaster* Internet: 10/100 NIC On-Board Network Card Ports: PCI/ISA 5 PCI Slots, 1 AGP 4x Chassis: Midsize desktop ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've got to upgrade the computer case, to what is shown below. Tell me what you think of my new setup! Regards, DFA
Guest KJ Brackish Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 This is an upgrade from: Cyrix 6x86 MX 150 MHz (Pentium Equivalant) 2 GB HDD 64 MB EDO RAM Trident Video Card Cd-Rom NIC Card That was my last system. This is DEFINATELY an upgrade. I don't know how I even got on the internet with my old computer. DFA
BifEverchad Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 I don't know how I even got on the internet with my old computer. DFA Elbow Macaroni, Paste, Pipe Cleaners and Sparkles?
Guest KJ Brackish Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 The magic pixie dust upgraded my comp to a Pentium 250 MHz, thanks to teh krazy fairies! I don't know what I'm talking about right now (I'm blazin). W00t W00t Regards, DFA
Cartman Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 I just bought one yesterday too... AMD Athlon 64 3200 processor 512M DDR 3200 Ram 128 Nvidia Geforce Graphics card 160G HD DVD/CD Burner etc... Link
k thx Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 You can never go wrong with more HD space. Especially if you've got broadband.
Eclipse Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 The upgrade is way better than what you had before. I wouldn't be able to live with a 150MHZ PC! Well, if you plan to get broadband, I suggest you get a bigger HDD. Like....maybe 60GB will do you good, or maybe 80GB.
MrRant Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 I just bought one yesterday too... AMD Athlon 64 3200 processor 512M DDR 3200 Ram 128 Nvidia Geforce Graphics card 160G HD DVD/CD Burner etc... Link Not to be an ass or anything.... but you are aware pretty much nothing right now is written to take advantage of the Athlon 64 correct? And you bought a COMPAQ?!?! Again not to be an ass..... if you are going to spend that you should have built it yourself and have had the ability to upgrade it as you see fit. It may have been cheaper also or a tad more expensive but you save in the long run by being able to just switch out components in say 2-3 years instead of almost chucking your whole system due to it being a custom board + the cases suck. Just my opinion.
MrRant Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 Here's The Specs: Processor: . Intel PIII 800 MHz (Dual Processor) Memory: 128MB RDRAM (2 slots, 1 GB Max) Hard Drive: 20 GB *NEW - Switched from 10 GB HDD* Video: 4X AGP Video Card *NEW* Sound: Integrated Sound *Premium Sound Blaster* Internet: 10/100 NIC On-Board Network Card Ports: PCI/ISA 5 PCI Slots, 1 AGP 4x Chassis: Midsize desktop ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've got to upgrade the computer case, to what is shown below. Tell me what you think of my new setup! Regards, DFA How much did you pay? Please tell me no more than like $300. I have that case as well. Very roomy.
CanadianChris Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 How much did you pay? Please tell me no more than like $300. You'd be getting hosed at $300 for that system. I wouldn't even pay $300 Canadian for that today. I think I paid $600 CDN for that exact system 3 years ago.
Cran Da Maniac Posted February 22, 2004 Report Posted February 22, 2004 How much did you pay? Please tell me no more than like $300. You'd be getting hosed at $300 for that system. I wouldn't even pay $300 Canadian for that today. I think I paid $600 CDN for that exact system 3 years ago. Yeah, you could get a computer with twice that stuff at Wal-Mart for about the same price. Heck, my computer is a 2400+ AMD Athlon, 80 GB HDD, 256 MB, with a CD-RW and DVD, and it was only $500.
Chunk Posted February 22, 2004 Report Posted February 22, 2004 How much did you pay? Please tell me no more than like $300. You'd be getting hosed at $300 for that system. I wouldn't even pay $300 Canadian for that today. I think I paid $600 CDN for that exact system 3 years ago. Yeah, you could get a computer with twice that stuff at Wal-Mart for about the same price. Heck, my computer is a 2400+ AMD Athlon, 80 GB HDD, 256 MB, with a CD-RW and DVD, and it was only $500. I wouldnt pay more that 2 figures for a machine like that (in GB £'s). I have an old(ish) machine myself and have been looking to upgrade. Paying more than £99 for that machine would be too much. So saying, did it come with Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse and Software etc?
MrRant Posted February 22, 2004 Report Posted February 22, 2004 How much did you pay? Please tell me no more than like $300. You'd be getting hosed at $300 for that system. I wouldn't even pay $300 Canadian for that today. I think I paid $600 CDN for that exact system 3 years ago. Well it does have dual processors so that would make it worth the $300 but the only boost you see is in internet browsing, Word and things that can actually make use of dual processors.
Guest KJ Brackish Posted February 22, 2004 Report Posted February 22, 2004 I had/have broadband with COMCAST (w00t w00t eh Mr. Rant?!?) I only paid about $180 all together. The original computer was a desktop so I bought that ATX case. I actually bought a better one, which is here: which tells the temperature as well. I was actually browsing the internet with my old Cyrix. I couldn't believe it worked. I'm going to get a job at Comcast here in Salt Lake City (we'll be business partners Mr. Rant) HOPEFULLY. I just barely (like 2 minutes ago) bought a 40 GB HDD to add on to the 20 GB (40 GB Master - 20 GB Slave) and it only cost me about $26 and that includes shipping. This is totally my year of the computer! "Regards," DFA
Guest Wildbomb 4:20 Posted February 23, 2004 Report Posted February 23, 2004 My new Internet cruising machine: hp Pavilion ze5385 60 GB Hard Drive 2.8 Ghz Pentium 4 Processor Integrated 802.11b Wireless Card CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive 512 MB RAM Plus: hp deskjet 3650 printer 12 Months MSN Network Wireless Broadband All for: $1269. Thank you Best Buy.
Guest Dynamite Kido Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 It's safe to say that I am looking into getting a new computer soon. Any recommendations(best price, where NOT to get one, capabilities,Etc.)???????
MrRant Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 If you are somewhat computer friendly. Build it yourself.
Guest KJ Brackish Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 I just got my computer today! w00t w00t. UPS sucks ass (was supposed to be here yesterday, but they sent it to Denver! It just got back so they prioritied it to me.) I love it. I have an Nvidia TNT card. It's really nice. I've never had an AGP card! DFA
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