12-26-2007, 03:56 PM
From my dell system config - DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE..., 256, 333M, 32X64, 8K, 184
I really dont know much about hardware
I really dont know much about hardware
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Dual monitors, switches, and video cards
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12-26-2007, 03:56 PM
if youre still using the same desktop it probably doesnt use PCI-express, or DDR2
instead of throwing money at that pile it would probably be better to get something cheap like this <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5425189">http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5425189</a><!-- m --> then upgrade the video card and memory with what you linked above (although better deals are out there, i just bought 2gb for $20) 
12-26-2007, 03:57 PM
With another video card and some more memory I should be able to get another year or two out of this thing.
12-26-2007, 04:07 PM
You're spending money on stuff that won't likely port over to a new machine. At this point. it's probably more economical in the long run to get something with newer technology and upgrade it if necessary.
You are the Ginger of computers.
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12-26-2007, 04:11 PM
seriously dude....if new computers were $1k then I would agree, but I just posted a link to a solid machine (lots of good reviews) for $300....
an AGP dual DVI card and old memory would be at least half of that probably more not to mention a PITA to find.
12-26-2007, 04:41 PM
Evan Wrote:seriously dude....if new computers were $1k then I would agree, but I just posted a link to a solid machine (lots of good reviews) for $300.... The $300 computer has pretty much the same speed, HD space and video card I have now - doesnt really get me anywhere. I've put $0 into the desktop I have since I bought it, so another $150 to hold me off for another year or two is ok with me. 
12-26-2007, 04:41 PM
Apoc Wrote:You are the Ginger of computers. HEY! I resent that. The VFR is long since dead and I now own 3 nice, very well functioning motorcycles.
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12-26-2007, 04:44 PM
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12-26-2007, 04:48 PM
.RJ Wrote:The $300 computer has pretty much the same speed, HD space and video card I have now .no
12-26-2007, 04:50 PM
Evan Wrote:.RJ Wrote:The $300 computer has pretty much the same speed, HD space and video card I have now .no How so? 2.4 vs 2.6, 120 gig is the same HD space I have now, i'd need to replace the video card in that one to run 2 monitors - so whats the point? Edit - I wont disagree that building a new PC is probably the 'best' option, but I dont really want to spend $500-600 to build something decent right now when the one I've got isnt broken and does everything I need it to except run 2 monitors.
12-26-2007, 04:50 PM
The BMW is totally back together and runs like a top.
The Suzuki has been a total champ (even when I thought I blew it up  )And the Honda just needs me to throw my parts at it. I'm lazy... sue me
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12-26-2007, 05:03 PM
.RJ Wrote:Evan Wrote:.RJ Wrote:The $300 computer has pretty much the same speed, HD space and video card I have now .no youre still using the dell you bought ~6 years ago right? is the 4 cylinder engine in 1984 plymouth reliant as powerful as the 4 cylinder engine in an STi? they are both 4 cylinder, so they should be the same right? im not going to go into the geeky details, but thats about what clock rate has to do with cpu speed. and there have been deals on dual mon pci-x cards for under $20 and 2gb ram for under $25 lately.
12-26-2007, 05:05 PM
Same Dell, bought it 4 years ago.
What would it cost to build something new then? Dual monitor, decent processor... something with enough oontz to run GTR2/NFS/etc well.
12-26-2007, 05:11 PM
i spent just under $900 on my build. it's more than adequate for those games (i bought really nice components so it runs silently).
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12-26-2007, 05:12 PM
Evan Wrote:2gb ram for under $25 lately. holy moly, are you serious?? i may upgrade if that's true
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12-26-2007, 05:15 PM
Sijray21 Wrote:Evan Wrote:2gb ram for under $25 lately. watch slickdeals. i think i paid $35 shipped for mine a couple months ago.
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12-26-2007, 05:15 PM
Sijray21 Wrote:i may upgrade if that's true No wai, build something new! :lol:
12-26-2007, 05:16 PM
yeah, i just got some OCZ DDR2-800 for $20 shipped.
DDR2 is being blown out right now all over the place. but if youre still on DDR1 or SDRAM then you are SOL
12-26-2007, 05:18 PM
.RJ Wrote:Same Dell, bought it 4 years ago. I paid ~$600 for my build last year, for a fast o/c'ed system. and that was when 2gb ram was $200 but you still wont find a better deal than that $300 compaq.
12-26-2007, 05:37 PM
Because I'm a Dell whore:
$650 - I'd need to add more memory, Dell wanted an extra $100 for another 1 gig. Quote:Dell Inspiron 530s: |
