#74411
07/19/2001 1:17 PM
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hey, i have read some of the topic around here and you all seem to know alot about....everything.
i was wondering if any of you could help me with a computer system i am wanting. i want nice computer system that can boot in under 10 minutes (thats the speed of my current one).
but i only have $400-500 to spend, can you help me, please?
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#74412
07/19/2001 2:00 PM
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It'd help if you could tell us what you'll mainly be using the computer for... games? Office work? 3D rendering?
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#74413
07/19/2001 2:19 PM
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general use, i play some online games, work on my webpage. not alot of hardcore, 3-d rendering stuff. although maybe later, when i get more money.
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#74414
07/19/2001 2:39 PM
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400-500 dollars? Hmm, I would have to look. You could maybe upgrade your computer with that money maybe. Not sure about a new computer.
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#74415
07/19/2001 2:39 PM
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Even mine boots in under 3 minutes...what kind of computer do you have right now? I can't wait for my 1.4GHz so I can boot up in 30 seconds or less ^_^
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#74416
07/19/2001 2:42 PM
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I type Like navaho
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hmmmm... that woulda bought you 25-30gb of ram yesterday at this time...;)
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#74417
07/19/2001 2:44 PM
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what would i do with it all? my computer is no faster the 300 megahertz, TOPS, and thats stretching it.
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#74418
07/19/2001 3:36 PM
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I'm from the UK so I don;t know how much computer stuff cost over there. But I'm guessing from the replys you can't buy a decent premade onefor that amount. If I were you I would build one from yourself. The good thing about that you can choose which bits to put in there and when you get more money you can upgrade it!! Just get a good motherboard,cpu and memory to begin with the rest you can by second hand (auctions) and when you get more money upgrade the other bits. Building a computer is easy not as hard a you might think, go to: HERE To get an idea of how its done.
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#74420
07/19/2001 5:04 PM
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#74421
07/19/2001 6:32 PM
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what are some good places to buy parts? (cheapest places, but good :))
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#74422
07/19/2001 6:34 PM
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oh, and can anyone tell me or show me what the differnce between and AMD Antholon and a AMD Duron is?
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#74423
07/19/2001 7:46 PM
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I gave you a few places in my post above.
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#74424
07/19/2001 7:53 PM
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You can maybe visit their site. http://www.amd.com
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#74425
07/20/2001 3:32 AM
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My comp boots in like one minute. But I'm not sure you could get a new comp with 500 bucks.
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#74426
07/20/2001 6:58 AM
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1 - 10 min??? Sjeesh what a slow comps you guys have! Adam, I advice you to wait with purchasing a new computer, atleast wait till you have $2000 . . .
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#74427
07/20/2001 9:44 AM
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this one takes around 1 1/2 - 2 minutes to boot.
my computer takes around 15-45 seconds, depending on loaded software.
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#74428
07/20/2001 12:16 PM
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the pc i am on right now takes about 50 seconds, that include the os-selection screen (winME (for my bros games etc etc), win2k pro, linux mandrake 7.2)
if you, like others have suggested, build your own pc .. you can get something pretty good for $500
If I'm leavin' with a broken heart you're leavin' with a broken nose ... ~ Jettingham - Cheating
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#74429
07/20/2001 12:23 PM
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Blah, I am gonna spend more then $500, im looking at 600-800 now. oh well. there's no point spending $2000 on computer stuff, that in 2 months is outdated and worth half that.
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#74431
07/20/2001 2:10 PM
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The RAM that you've got in there right now won't work... You're using a KT133 mobo, which only supports PC100 or PC133 (SDR) ram, not DDR ram. If you want the DDR ram, you can get another motherboard that supports DDR (might I suggest the Iwill KA266 -> $132 @ Directron?). Otherwise, you'll have to change your RAM to either PC100 or PC133 types (PC133 is faster, and the prices for both are usually idental, so get PC133 if you can). ---Skorpion
Don't put that signature in your mouth! You don't know where it's been!
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#74432
07/20/2001 7:02 PM
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One more thing, never buy a case online. The shipping is just outrageous and when I buy cases, I like to see it all around to make sure if there is enough room and other things.
The only ABIT motherboard with DDR support is the KG7-RAID which I haven't seen sold yet...oh yeah don't get the MS Intellimouse Explorer unless you have really big hands. I'm about to put mine in the closet and just buy the Logitec version which is smaller and more comfy...
[ July 20, 2001 07:03 PM: Message edited by: GoTorankusuKu ]
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#74433
07/20/2001 7:13 PM
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Does anyone have a problem with MS Intelimouse Explorer? Mine messes up it likes is so hard to drag now-a-days. It has only been like 2 months.
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#74434
07/20/2001 11:28 PM
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Go into the mouse properties. Mine works fine at default (using WinMe)
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#74435
07/20/2001 11:36 PM
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