So the computer finally is showing it's age
Monday, January 14, 2013 by kona0197 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
It's taken me awhile to start this thread, sorry. I know this may end up in flame wars. Again I am sorry.
So everyone knows my situation. Well those close to me on this site do. My computer is finally showing signs of how old it truly is. Keep in mind my computer has a Pentium 4 processor so I am guessing this setup to be almost ten years old. The problem, even after a few friends helped me here with a new hard drive and more memory, is the rest of the system. The processor can't keep up with the newer operating systems. I'm having a hard time just running XP. Found out the other day my DVD Burner drive is almost dead as it will read disc sometimes and other times it will not. Monitor is on it's last legs as well. Hard to read anything and the brightness is going out. It's an old CRT Dell monitor that is almost as old as the tower.
As Starkers had told you this computer is my main way to communicate with the things that are important in my life. So I was hoping someone out there had a few newer parts I could install to extend the life of the machine a bit. Nothing special. I already have DDR2 memory and a newer hard drive. Just need a few other things.
So carry on. Discuss I guess.
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Reply #222 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 10:26 AM
what breakables 
tooo late they broken already 
Reply #223 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 12:25 PM
Marsupials do, because they're fassst...and they dart, that's crazy.
Reply #224 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1:28 PM
OK, please PM me, I'll need your address again.
Reply #226 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 7:18 PM
sent info, worked for me, must be a security thing where you need to be me to use it. Or appear to be me, maybe an auto login or something I did not notice. I will keep you updated. So all know I guess,, Stuff is enroute. Left Hodgkins Ill about 1130 am today.
Reply #227 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 7:20 PM
Appear to be me:
step one: Be annoying
Step two: repeat step one
Reply #228 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 7:22 PM
do you trust your neighbors, because now they know where the stuff is!
Reply #229 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 7:23 PM
step one: be annoying
step two: repeat step one
Reply #230 Thursday, January 24, 2013 11:46 PM
Thanks again to everyone. Looks like I will be getting a few parts in tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing everything come together.
Reply #233 Friday, January 25, 2013 8:12 AM
Yeah, I hope the CPU turns up in a prompt manner so you can get the build completed sooner rather than later. I'm looking forward to you posting from the new machine and reading your thoughts on it as compared to the old one. It will obviously be faster and all that, but I'm interested in how Win 8 will run on it.
Anyhow, all the best with it, and here's hoping it's a smooth build. 
Reply #234 Friday, January 25, 2013 8:30 AM
Stuff was in Portland last nite, hope thats close enough for them to et to your place today, happy assembling.
Reply #235 Friday, January 25, 2013 4:40 PM
Well I got the case, mobo, and CPU fan in today. The case is quite nice, small but plenty of room inside. Looks like I will have no issues with system cooling, plenty of vents. Looks like I will have to use a few zip ties with the cable routing. Still waiting on everything else. Should come in next week. Thanks guys!
Reply #236 Saturday, January 26, 2013 3:10 PM
Ok I got in the extra two sticks of DDR2 memory today. I am still waiting on the CPU, video card, and monitor. Any word on a ETA on those things guys?
Reply #237 Saturday, January 26, 2013 3:17 PM
The graphics card should be on its way by Monday. Boxed up and ready to mail.
Reply #239 Saturday, January 26, 2013 4:30 PM
I still got five days to go. The suspense is killin' me! I need the first to hurry up and get here. Maybe if i don't pay attention to it.
Reply #240 Saturday, January 26, 2013 4:33 PM
No update here. I think you are at the mercy of the ebay seller on the monitor. I did notice the sale ended on that item, so should be soon, I hope, for your benefit.
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Reply #221 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 10:16 AM
Doortech - Any word from eBay on that monitor? Did you have a tracking number for everything you ordered?