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.
Reply #322 Thursday, January 31, 2013 6:18 PM
Ace...you been gone awhile dude. Good to see you again!
I should have an answer tomorrow about the funds for shipping Win7. As soon as I do its off to Oregon. I put it in a Jewel case with the product key.
Reply #324 Thursday, January 31, 2013 9:10 PM
Yes it is. I was running DDR2 800 memory when I was using it. The board is specifically designed for DDR2. -- Ace --
Reply #325 Thursday, January 31, 2013 10:08 PM
Ace - I don't want to step on any toes around here. If you could just send the mobo that would be cool. That way I can still use the new case I got from Doortech.
Reply #326 Thursday, January 31, 2013 11:16 PM
O.K , that will be fine. I'll remove the board tommorrow and get it packed up and shipped. I'll also be sure to include the installation and Drivers disk as well. You can P.M. me with an address. -- Ace --
Reply #327 Friday, February 1, 2013 3:06 AM
Kona, I posted my opinion, you will not offend me in anyway, sounds like a good case. I only got what I did because it was a mere 20 bucks to get the PSU mounted in and with a case.
I just want that processor. Talk to starkers, we can do the swap I suggested and you will have two systems.
TAKE THAT THERMALTAKE!!!
Reply #328 Friday, February 1, 2013 3:11 AM
So what I am saying is that case cost like 15bucks if you deduct shipping. That case Ace has sounds like a nice tower, probably a full tower too, not a mini.
You are being very considerate and I appreciate that more than you can imagine, but I would take that case without hesitation, so!
Reply #329 Friday, February 1, 2013 3:26 AM
Also, never mind the swap, I see you need the CPU for that board from Ace. I will just order one I guess. When I do, I will send you my old one for a spare for the second system, the board you have now.
So. No return needed a short wait, and hopefully you will be going. Really sucks these snags, I wish I was paying attention, all the info I needed was there at the 3btech site,this could have went smoother. So, all of us who missed that detail on cpu support, are just as blamable. Not that we need blame anyone, just do not want you to feel at fault, okay.
Glad your back on track for a system.
Reply #330 Friday, February 1, 2013 5:29 AM
When all is said and done Kona's gonna have a kick-ass system with the best of all worlds not just both. Makes me damn proud to be a part of WC. Kudos to all you guys!
Reply #331 Friday, February 1, 2013 6:28 AM
Well shit...I'm in Oz too and probably have a few parts lying around although I shudder someone would use a good CRT for a monitor when they could rip the cr*p out of it and use the flyback for a HV generator to shock their friends
... anyway I definately would have a DVD drive. If noone in the states can help then let's showing what the Wizards of Oz can do!!
luv Sash
Reply #332 Friday, February 1, 2013 6:37 AM
starkers gonna like you...he he.
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, he's the Butler and everybody knows the Butler did it. Thanks sash.
Reply #333 Friday, February 1, 2013 4:36 PM
Ace - did you get my private message?
You all sure that I didn't fry the CPU with that other dead board by trying t o fire it up? I didn't see any smoke.
I again wanted to thank everyone for making this all happen. You are a wonderful group of people and I feel privileged to call you all my friends. Trust me I will pay it forward. Thank you!
Reply #335 Friday, February 1, 2013 5:56 PM
You all sure that I didn't fry the CPU with that other dead board by trying t o fire it up? I didn't see any smoke.
If it had been the wrong wattage maybe, but not likely, just was not compatible. No support on chipsets. We will find out 100 percent soon though. We got ya covered in case!
Reply #336 Friday, February 1, 2013 5:59 PM
Meant if the processor you have was to low a wattage for the board, then maybe, but that new board took a low watt cpu, so tour probably safe.
Reply #337 Friday, February 1, 2013 6:04 PM
Yes, I got your message Kona, thank-you. I'm going to send you the complete tower and motherboard assembly anyway. This is a high performance board and I think you will appreciate the added cooling capacity of the tower once you get it fired up. I spent the day cleaning it up and looking for the old drivers disk, which I could not find, but don't worry....the board was already pre-configured and it will start up just fine once you turn it on. If you want to check on updates to the drivers you can go to the ASUS website and search drivers by product name. I've included the owners manual for the board as well as the Thermaltake tower. The delay right now is finding a box big enough to ship it in. It's 17" x 20" ....so you can see, I'll probably have to go to U-Haul rental and purchase one that is that big. Things are a little crazy here in Georgia right now. We're cleaning up after the big tornado leveled Adairsville which is just down the road from me. Just getting around has been a pain. I promise I'll get this shipped out just as quickly as possible. I've got my fingers crossed that the local UPS building is still standing....I haven't checked yet. -- Ace --
Reply #338 Friday, February 1, 2013 6:05 PM
The T and the Y are to close on my keyboard. Your,, not Tour.
Reply #339 Friday, February 1, 2013 9:41 PM
Hey Ace...I saw that tornado on video. It looked like a freakin' monster!
Update: First thing tomorrow, as soon as the Post Office opens Win 7......
........oops.....wrong way.......
zzzzzziped! Off to Oregon. Enjoy Kona
Reply #340 Saturday, February 2, 2013 12:32 AM
Yeah, it was a monster Uvah, we saw it go right over our head before it touched down. It totally leveled Adairsville which is a very small town as are most in this area. The flash flooding hasn't helped matters either. AT&T and the electric company were pretty good about getting things back online quickly, we were only without internet for a day ! I'm going to try to get through it tommorrow to see if the UPS building is still operational. -- Ace --
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Reply #321 Thursday, January 31, 2013 5:51 PM
Also supports 667\533