NEW COMPUTER!

tnyhwk900 · 11-14-2004, 08:26 AM

Yep, that's right, I'm finally on my brand new self built computer. And it is sooooo fast despite costing around $500 overall. Specs:

AMD Athlon XP 2600+
Corsair 512 MB PC3200 ram
Abit NF7-S mobo
Radeon 9600 video card
80 gig Samsung SATA HDD (I did 80 because I was short on money)
NEC 8X DVD burner
Win XP Home

Lets put it this way: AIM installed in 5 seconds. XD

I'll post pics later.

hEaLiNgViSiOnAnGeLicMiX · 11-14-2004, 08:29 AM

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Radeon 9600 video card

O_O! F*CK YOU! Hah go get SM or something XD only reason I don't have it is because my video card is crapped up.

**Tank101** · 11-14-2004, 08:30 AM

Woah, I don't even know what half of that stuff means.
It must be cool then.

flypie743 · 11-14-2004, 08:34 AM

:< I need a new computer.

**Moogy** · 11-14-2004, 08:35 AM

Get 512 more RAM... get the 64 bit Athlon... get another hard drive, preferably 120... video card should be fine...

If you think that's fast, I shudder to think what your old one was like.

tnyhwk900 · 11-14-2004, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Moogy

Get 512 more RAM... get the 64 bit Athlon... get another hard drive, preferably 120... video card should be fine...

If you think that's fast, I shudder to think what your old one was like.

I'm going to upgrade to a gig later, I'd have to buy a completely new mobo for the 64, and I'll buy another HDD when I need it.

And yes, you do shudder to think what it was. 2.4 Celeron (128K CACHE~) with 256 MB PC2100. And integrated graphics with a 40 gig HDD.

And my whole family uses it.

ProtoMagi · 11-14-2004, 08:58 AM

Athlon64 3200+
Radeon x800 Pro
320 Gigs total HD Space
1 Gig RAM
DVD ROM
8x DVD Burner
Soltek MoBo

ProtoMagi · 11-14-2004, 08:59 AM

sorry..had to brag about mine

**Rebirth0** · 11-14-2004, 09:03 AM

Congrats dude. How long ago was it when you said you wanted to build one? A year, I'm guessing, all the wait was worth it wasn't it?

dinnerroll · 11-14-2004, 09:17 AM

I need a computer. I use the "family" computer because my dad thinks technology is the devil and we should be outside working all day every day and any more than two hours a day on the computer is too much and ok I'm done know.

I'm guessing those are nice specs but I don't know what half of it means.

Aedak · 11-14-2004, 09:21 AM

I custom built mine last August.. so it's a bit outdated now...

Abit NF7-S MoBo
Radeon 9800 Pro
1 Gig Ram (Corsair xms 2800s or something I forget)
80 GB Western Digital
Athlon 2600+ (2.08 Ghz - sucks now but it's ok :P)
LITE-ON LTR 8x Burner
19" NEC LCD Multisync (It's really nice ^^)
Logitech mx510 mouse & logitech keyboard, logitech surround sound speakers, logitech quickcam (webcam) :O
Cost me about $800-900 without the monitor which was about $500-550, but keep in mind this was well over a year ago.

supermystic123 · 11-14-2004, 09:49 AM

corsair ram is aweseme im running dual 512 sticks of the xms proseries its so good

hydrojakep · 11-14-2004, 09:53 AM

Is it hyro's old one?

QreepyBORIS · 11-14-2004, 10:33 AM

I need a better video card. Problem is its a Dell computer, owned by the University, technically. So there is NO way I can install one legally.

**Squeek** · 11-14-2004, 10:41 AM

512 ram is not enough for anything now. It's about the minimum requirement for new games.

80gb storage? You really need that boosted. I filled a 160 in two weeks. Considering RAIDing in a 300.

~Squeek

Ignite · 11-14-2004, 11:16 AM

Hmm your AMD could of been better..maybe 3200+ 64mb (even though you wont need it for long time) and maybe 9800XT but damn nice comp compared to your old one

**jimerax** · 11-14-2004, 11:19 AM

Those parts are a little old now, but nice cost-performance.

Anticrombie0909 · 11-14-2004, 11:19 AM

hey guys ur rite he shuld upgrade his processor go buy a 64 bit 3200 and put it in a 32 bit mobo sure will be fun and will work huh guys

And IMO, you don't need a gig of RAM. Is it helpful? Sure. Is it worth the money? Yeah. Will you see performance boosts? Yup. But it's not neccessary yet. You can still get great performance with 512, it just depends on whether you're willing to plunk down the cash or not.

rdrew4 · 11-14-2004, 11:30 AM

pentium 4 3gig (oc'd from 2.4)
x800 pro
1gig pc3200
160 gig hd (2 80's)
asus motherboard
autigy sound card
prolly more stuff I'm forgetting

This pc is fine for just about anything... I could use a better processor.. but

(the $$$)

hydrojakep · 11-14-2004, 11:32 AM

i have 18 gig hd.

about 4 left

11-14-2004, 08:26 AM	#1
tnyhwk900 FFR Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: in your pocket Age: 35 Posts: 4,106	NEW COMPUTER! Yep, that's right, I'm finally on my brand new self built computer. And it is sooooo fast despite costing around $500 overall. Specs: AMD Athlon XP 2600+ Corsair 512 MB PC3200 ram Abit NF7-S mobo Radeon 9600 video card 80 gig Samsung SATA HDD (I did 80 because I was short on money) NEC 8X DVD burner Win XP Home Lets put it this way: AIM installed in 5 seconds. XD I'll post pics later. __________________

11-14-2004, 08:30 AM	#3
Tank101 I V vi iii IV I IV V Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Tent Age: 34 Posts: 2,082	RE: NEW COMPUTER! Woah, I don't even know what half of that stuff means. It must be cool then.

11-14-2004, 08:34 AM	#4
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11-14-2004, 08:35 AM	#5
Moogy 嗚呼 Join Date: Aug 2003 Age: 36 Posts: 10,303	RE: NEW COMPUTER! Get 512 more RAM... get the 64 bit Athlon... get another hard drive, preferably 120... video card should be fine... If you think that's fast, I shudder to think what your old one was like. __________________ Plz visit my blog ^^^ vintage signature from like 2006 preserved

11-14-2004, 08:58 AM	#7
ProtoMagi FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 9	RE: Re: RE: NEW COMPUTER! Athlon64 3200+ Radeon x800 Pro 320 Gigs total HD Space 1 Gig RAM DVD ROM 8x DVD Burner Soltek MoBo

11-14-2004, 08:59 AM	#8
ProtoMagi FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 9	RE: Re: RE: NEW COMPUTER! sorry..had to brag about mine

11-14-2004, 09:03 AM	#9
Rebirth0 FFR Originalbro Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Age: 35 Posts: 8,751	RE: Re: RE: NEW COMPUTER! Congrats dude. How long ago was it when you said you wanted to build one? A year, I'm guessing, all the wait was worth it wasn't it?

11-14-2004, 09:17 AM	#10
dinnerroll FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 283	RE: Re: RE: NEW COMPUTER! I need a computer. I use the "family" computer because my dad thinks technology is the devil and we should be outside working all day every day and any more than two hours a day on the computer is too much and ok I'm done know. I'm guessing those are nice specs but I don't know what half of it means. __________________

11-14-2004, 09:21 AM	#11
Aedak FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 190	I custom built mine last August.. so it's a bit outdated now... Abit NF7-S MoBo Radeon 9800 Pro 1 Gig Ram (Corsair xms 2800s or something I forget) 80 GB Western Digital Athlon 2600+ (2.08 Ghz - sucks now but it's ok :P) LITE-ON LTR 8x Burner 19" NEC LCD Multisync (It's really nice ^^) Logitech mx510 mouse & logitech keyboard, logitech surround sound speakers, logitech quickcam (webcam) :O Cost me about $800-900 without the monitor which was about $500-550, but keep in mind this was well over a year ago. __________________

11-14-2004, 09:49 AM	#12
supermystic123 FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 76	corsair ram is aweseme im running dual 512 sticks of the xms proseries its so good __________________

11-14-2004, 09:53 AM	#13
hydrojakep FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Earth. Age: 34 Posts: 2,293	Is it hyro's old one? __________________

11-14-2004, 10:33 AM	#14
QreepyBORIS FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: It is a mystery. Age: 35 Posts: 7,454	I need a better video card. Problem is its a Dell computer, owned by the University, technically. So there is NO way I can install one legally. __________________ Signature subject to change. THE ZERRRRRG.

11-14-2004, 10:41 AM	#15
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 14,444	512 ram is not enough for anything now. It's about the minimum requirement for new games. 80gb storage? You really need that boosted. I filled a 160 in two weeks. Considering RAIDing in a 300. ~Squeek

11-14-2004, 11:16 AM	#16
Ignite FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hi guys Posts: 986	Hmm your AMD could of been better..maybe 3200+ 64mb (even though you wont need it for long time) and maybe 9800XT but damn nice comp compared to your old one __________________ -Pat

11-14-2004, 11:19 AM	#17
jimerax ★_★★^★★ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tokyo Posts: 8,185	Those parts are a little old now, but nice cost-performance.

11-14-2004, 11:19 AM	#18
Anticrombie0909 FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,683	hey guys ur rite he shuld upgrade his processor go buy a 64 bit 3200 and put it in a 32 bit mobo sure will be fun and will work huh guys And IMO, you don't need a gig of RAM. Is it helpful? Sure. Is it worth the money? Yeah. Will you see performance boosts? Yup. But it's not neccessary yet. You can still get great performance with 512, it just depends on whether you're willing to plunk down the cash or not.

11-14-2004, 11:30 AM	#19
rdrew4 Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I am in your insert something Posts: 263	pentium 4 3gig (oc'd from 2.4) x800 pro 1gig pc3200 160 gig hd (2 80's) asus motherboard autigy sound card prolly more stuff I'm forgetting This pc is fine for just about anything... I could use a better processor.. but (the $$$)

11-14-2004, 11:32 AM	#20
hydrojakep FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Earth. Age: 34 Posts: 2,293	i have 18 gig hd. about 4 left __________________

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