Your Current Computer Specifications

[Belgarath]

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Hard Drive: 160 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Monitor: 22" KTC LCD Widescreen TV
Sound Card: SoundMAX HD Audio
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
Motherboard: Asus P5B
Computer Case: Raidmax Ninja Silver

 

[redscores]

Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2,20 ghz

2x A-DATA EXTREME DDR2 800 1GB DIMM (twin RAMS)

Nividia GeForce 9600 GSO (348 mb DDR3)

150 gigabyte Space (not too much.. lol)

 

[Samuraid]

If you really want to compete for old computers, I have an Intel 80286 at 10MHz somewhere around here.

Although it may have been thrown out already.

 

[Gilles]

How much RAM and HD space would that use? Maybe 3mb of RAM, and 50mb hd?

 

[Belgarath]

How much RAM and HD space would that use? Maybe 3mb of RAM, and 50mb hd?

Damn, what a BEAST...

 

[Gilles]

Bill Gates once said that when we reach 7mb, we'll never be able to fill it. Or something along those lines.

 

[BlargHonk]

IBM CEO said the world only needs 5 computers

He was off by 4

Interwebs

 

[Samuraid]

How much RAM and HD space would that use? Maybe 3mb of RAM, and 50mb hd?

I don't recall exactly (most parts are buried in the garage), but I believe it had 1-2MB of RAM and a 20MB hard drive.

Bill Gates once said that when we reach 7mb, we'll never be able to fill it. Or something along those lines.

At one point, he thought the 640KB of base memory was enough for anyone. Then:
"I have to say that in 1981, making those decisions, I felt like I was providing enough freedom for 10 years. That is, a move from 64k to 640k felt like something that would last a great deal of time. Well, it didn't - it took about only 6 years before people started to see that as a real problem."
- Bill Gates

 

[Kwaliti]

In other words, Bill Gates is a proven idiot.

 

[Pyritie]

Or he just misunderestimated.

 

[skrab]

IBM CEO said the world only needs 5 computers

He was off by 4

Interwebs

^^ I have 5 PC's at home

*** omg 999 posts xD

 

[BlargHonk]

Ummmm, lemme count the computer's in this room.

1.
633 mhz Pentium 3
512mb ram PC133 SDRAM
Integrated Graphics
20gb HDD
USB(PCI)
ZIP drive (pci)
52x CD-ROM
8x CD Burner
3.5 Floppy

2.
633 mhz Pentium 3
256mb ram PC133 SDRAM
Integrated Graphics
100gb HDD
52x CD-ROM (slim)
3.5 Floppy
Slim Case

3.
200 mhz Pentium Pro
256mb PC133 SDRAM
Imagine-128 (PCI)
8 gb HDD
SoundBlaster (ISA)
USB (PCI)
Ethernet (PCI)

4.
933 mhz P3
512mb PC133 SDRAM
Radeon 9200 Pro (AGP)
Asus P3V4X
22x DVD Burner w/ Lightscribe
SoundBlaster (PCI)
USB (PCI)
Ethernet (PCI)

5.
iMac G4 (not sure mhz, never use it)
Ati Rage Pro 128 (AGP)
52x CD-ROM
Zip/Jazz Drive
18 gb HDD

And theres 2 Rage Pros, 5 HDD's, an old K6-2 board (with Processor), fried 833 mhz P3, 2 3.5 floppys, and a broken CD-Burner.

And about 4 more in the garage.



Does anyone not agree with me that I am the lord of old comps?

 

[redscores]

BlargHonk, and if you add the whole power of all your computers you have mine... lol

 

[BlargHonk]

Nah, if I count the broken ones I have more than you.

My Pentium 4 Prescott 3.4 died, and my Core 2 died

 

[robot-dude]

My updated Spcs

1TB Seagate x2
2GB Ram PC2-6400
Geforce 9800GT 2GB
Gigabyte GA-73VM-S2 ( NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i chipset )
Intel Core 2 Duo 3GHz E8400 (Non-OC)
Zalman Cooling System (CPU)
21" Samsung LCD TV (HD Ready)
Microsoft Gaming Keyboard (Reclusa)
Microsoft Mouse
Logitech Speakers + Bass (X-230)
CD/DVD-RW
Blue Ray-RW
360 Pad

 

[Super-Sheep]

I currently have only 1mb connection but I could upgrade it to 8mb. Is the speed difference big?

 

[Kwaliti]

Umm, yeah? I'd give away two freaking horses for an 8mb connection.

 

[robot-dude]

I currently have only 1mb connection but I could upgrade it to 8mb. Is the speed difference big?

Depends what area your in, and the provider.

Because serton radius between you and your provider will have an effect on the speed of the bandwidth, and also it depends on your "Cat5 Cables" running through your walls. Some are over a few years old, and are not capeable of reaching 8mb+.

Plus your provider might say they provide "8mb Bandwidth"" but really it might be actually only "4mb - 6mb Bandwidth"

But either way it will help alot.

 

[Gilles]

You could get Cat6 cables too! : O

 

[Super-Sheep]

Wireless!1 D:

 

[robot-dude]

You could get Cat6 cables too! : O

Yes but i'm talking about old houses here !

 

[Pyritie]

Depends what area your in, and the provider.

Don't forget about the server speed too.

 

[robot-dude]

Don't forget about the server speed too.

Yes ==" but thats listed as the Bandwidth provided, and then they will have to find out from family or friends how the provider is, and what the range(distance) from them to the provider is.

The closer you are the better connection you get, and also the Channel your on (Internet Channel).

 

[Super-Sheep]

And dont forget the position of the stars compared to the angle of the moon?

 

[robot-dude]

And dont forget the position of the stars compared to the angle of the moon?

Prepares The Ban Hammer

 

[Samuraid]

You could get Cat6 cables too! : O

If you need to run power-over-ethernet, then that sounds like a good idea.

 

[BlargHonk]

Problem with my ISP is that I get 3.84 mbs or so DL speed, peak.

Only 50 kbs Continuous -.-

 

[Infinitynexus]

Current computer specs are:

[PSU:] Corsair TX650w BLACK.

[MB:] Gigabyte 1333mhz FSB, 16xPCI-e(2.0), pretty much just the usual things.

[CPU:] Intel Core 2 Quad, Q8200 2.33ghz, not the fastest, but it just runs ice cold on stock cooler, heh.

[RAM:] Kingston 2x2gb CL5 5-5-5-15 PC6400. Was cheap and didn't give me any problems.

[HDD:] Seagate Barracuda 500gb eSata 3gb/s.

[VIDEO:] XFX Geforce GTX 260, 216 cores, 896mb DDR3.

Now, if only I could find a CD with vista or XP somewhere in my stack, I could actually use it! wee.

 

[Gilles]

That's turned out to be one sexy upgrade there nexus.

 

[Infinitynexus]

Yes, except it seems the HDD was DOA.. Never buy the newer Seagate hdd's >.<

 

[BlargHonk]

DL the Win7 RC for ur OS, it works until June 1, 2010

 

[Samuraid]

DL the Win7 RC for ur OS, it works until June 1, 2010

It works until about March 2010, at which point it will start shutting down every few hours of use in preparation for the final shutoff date of June 2010.

 

[BlargHonk]

Still works....

It just gets annoying March 1st

 

[Pyritie]

I'd hate to have to restart every 2 hours.

 

[BlargHonk]

Exactly, annoying, but still functional.

 

[BlargHonk]

IT IS CONFIRMED! NEW COMP SHIPPIN'

Buying:

AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE

GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P

MSI R4870-MD1G Radeon HD 4870 1GB

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX

Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 CL 4-4-4-12

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s

Left over from broken comp:

Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm

Antec Three Hundred

Memorex (Built by Sony) 22x DVD Burner



On my old Core2, the PSU blew and even managed to take out my HDD.

Me and Infinitynexus are going to have a comp war now XD.

 

[Infinitynexus]

Do NOT order a seagate 7200.11 or 7200.12

Ordered the exact same as you, died after a few reboots. Would NOT recommend.

Shows up in bios just fine, but hangs the system when its plugged in, other harddrives work fine.

 

[Gilles]

Going with that mobo+CPU bundle from newegg?
Why vipers? I'd rather take gskill blacks.
What resolution are you running at?

 

[BlargHonk]

1600x1200 so 4870 is good.

Going for something that will max TF2 or L4D, and any other Source games


What's wrong with 7200.12? 3 year warrently will cover my ass, and the HDD I'm using would work. 5400 RPM IDE

 

[Infinitynexus]

New computer working, 1600x1200, 8x AA, Very high detail, never went below 30 fps in Farcry2 ^^.. And graphics card never went above 60 degrees..

This was a triumph!
Im making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS!
Its hard to overstate my satisfaction!

 

[BlargHonk]

And theres no sense crying over every mistake

 

[Samuraid]

We already ran out of cake...

 

[BlargHonk]

But the cake was great, it was so delicious and moist

 

[Gilles]

New computer working, 1600x1200, 8x AA, Very high detail, never went below 30 fps in Farcry2 ^^.. And graphics card never went above 60 degrees..

This was a triumph!
Im making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS!
Its hard to overstate my satisfaction!

It is a good feeling, isn't it?

 

[Infinitynexus]

Yes, yes it is.. Though Farcry 2 isnt all that enjoyable.

Liking Crysis a lot better, though it seems to be a bit more demanding.

 

[Gilles]

I quite enjoyed Crysis. The multiplayer is terrible though.

 

[Infinitynexus]

Never saw Crysis as more than a benchmark with a gaming portion attached to it, so horrible multiplayer isn't that big a deal

 

[Velmarshal]

I quite enjoyed Crysis. The multiplayer is terrible though.

And the irony is that Far Cry 2 multi player is not bad at all.

Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 Ghz
4Gb RAM Kingston 1066Mhz
Gforce8600GTS Silent pipe
HDD-250Gb

 

[BlargHonk]

Each core doesn't add up

 

[Reaper2008]

Intel Core 2 Q6600.
Ati Radeon 4670 HD.
2GB RAM.
500GB HDD.