Well it runs a little better LOL
Saturday, March 6, 2004 by kona0197 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I finally upgraded the ol' PC
My old PC setup:
Dell Optiplex GX110
Pentium 3 @733 Mhz
256 PC-100 SD RAM
6 Gig HD
16x DVD-ROM
52x24x52 CD/RW
4 meg Video card (onboard video, Intel 810)
My new setup:
New case
400 watt Powermax PS
new Chaintech mobo
Pentium 3 @733 mhz (Why get rid of it if it still works?)
256 megs of Corsair DDR 2100 RAM
40 Gig 100/133 Ultra DMA MAXTOR HD
16x DVD-ROM
52x24x52 CD/RW
8 meg Savage X AGP 4x vid card w/TV out
So did I do good? and your thoughts on more inexpensive upgrades are welcome.
My old PC setup:
Dell Optiplex GX110
Pentium 3 @733 Mhz
256 PC-100 SD RAM
6 Gig HD
16x DVD-ROM
52x24x52 CD/RW
4 meg Video card (onboard video, Intel 810)
My new setup:
New case
400 watt Powermax PS
new Chaintech mobo
Pentium 3 @733 mhz (Why get rid of it if it still works?)
256 megs of Corsair DDR 2100 RAM
40 Gig 100/133 Ultra DMA MAXTOR HD
16x DVD-ROM
52x24x52 CD/RW
8 meg Savage X AGP 4x vid card w/TV out
So did I do good? and your thoughts on more inexpensive upgrades are welcome.
DavidK
Reply #2 Saturday, March 6, 2004 2:03 AM
Reply #2 Saturday, March 6, 2004 2:03 AM
looks like a good "inexpensive" upgrade... more hard drive and faster memory. The extra video RAM will help too. I'd recommend adding another 256 of RAM when you can.
Do you notice any imporovement in speed?
kona0197
Reply #3 Saturday, March 6, 2004 2:27 AM
more than words can say.
Reply #3 Saturday, March 6, 2004 2:27 AM
| Do you notice any imporovement in speed? |
more than words can say.
Essencay
Reply #4 Saturday, March 6, 2004 5:18 AM
Good Point, especially if you have no issue running the software you want
What's the chipset on the motherboard?
Reply #4 Saturday, March 6, 2004 5:18 AM
| Pentium 3 @733 mhz (Why get rid of it if it still works?) |
Good Point, especially if you have no issue running the software you want
What's the chipset on the motherboard?
Styl-X Design
Reply #8 Saturday, March 6, 2004 11:38 AM
Reply #8 Saturday, March 6, 2004 11:38 AM
NP, just wanted to know if you got it, take your time considdering it but let me know if you want it, if you want I can change the M into your logo or into a K
DesignCaddy
Reply #9 Sunday, March 7, 2004 2:24 AM
Reply #9 Sunday, March 7, 2004 2:24 AM
i've got an 8 meg 3dfx OVERLAY card from Monster Voodoo.. like ages old i want to put it in something just to see what happens.
harddrive speed = key. kona, for prolly 20 bux you can find a tv tuner card with 16 megs of memory that could be fun to play with. watch tv 'n all that.
i want to put it in something just to see what happens. harddrive speed = key. kona, for prolly 20 bux you can find a tv tuner card with 16 megs of memory that could be fun to play with. watch tv 'n all that.
EventHorizon
Reply #10 Sunday, March 7, 2004 3:01 AM
Forget 16mb...for about $35, you can get a 64mb GeForce4MX or an ATI equivilent...
I know, I know, MX is the lower-end line of Nvidia's gfx card output, but it would be a helluva lot better than a 8mb card...And nearly as inexpensive.
[Message Edited]
Reply #10 Sunday, March 7, 2004 3:01 AM
| 20 bux you can find a card with 16 megs of memory |
Forget 16mb...for about $35, you can get a 64mb GeForce4MX or an ATI equivilent...
I know, I know, MX is the lower-end line of Nvidia's gfx card output, but it would be a helluva lot better than a 8mb card...And nearly as inexpensive.
[Message Edited]
Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.
There are many great features available to you once you register, including:
- Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting on the forums and downloading skins.
- Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
- Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
- It's simple, and FREE!
Reply #1 Saturday, March 6, 2004 2:02 AM