Harddrive is Failing..

eggyhustles · 02-29-2008, 11:57 PM

Ok so my hd is failing..so i decided its time to upgrade some parts in my pc..its extremely old (compaq presario 5000t) from 2000

the specs are
Duron-900 CPU
128MB of SDRAM, 64KB L2 cache
Windows xp,
40GB hard drive
Compaq NVidia GeForce2 MX graphics card with 32MB of SDRAM,

i added 256mb of ram and plan to add another 256 to total out to 512 keep in mind that i rarely play games and this pc is only used for internet, music and videos... im gonna put in some pieces i wanted to know if they were compatible to use with this pc

will this video card work on my pc?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=E145-5202

can i use this power supply?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...ADC-803831-RTS

how is this hd?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0&sku=THD-80JB

will my mb support this?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=P511-1066

Also can you guys recommend me a cheap sound card? the intergrated sound on my pc is slowly dying..my budget is only 250...and so far with all these parts i've spent 200.77 dollars(this includes shipping)

Edit- found a soundcard, is it any good?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...1&sku=D10-2092

Is it stupid that im pouring all this money into such a old pc? if so what do u suggest i do? saving up is not an option since i only get 200 a month and cant go without a pc

just a noob · 03-01-2008, 12:16 AM

you my as well go to a new computer, if you still have a comp usa around thats closing, go there and check somebody got a comp with a quad core in it for 500 bucks

eggyhustles · 03-01-2008, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just a noob

you my as well go to a new computer, if you still have a comp usa around thats closing, go there and check somebody got a comp with a quad core in it for 500 bucks

i wish..im too young to work so the cashflow is very limited..my mom gives me 200 each month..so thats my budget..saving is not an option since i cant go without a pc..and this pc is on its last leg

Yeti · 03-01-2008, 12:32 AM

In my opinion doing an overhaul on a computer like that just isn't worth it. A single component I would probably do. For $350 you can buy a low end Dell and you can build your own for $300 or possibly less. I would ask for an advance on your money or try to eek out a little more time on what you have if you can't scrape together the money yet.

Oh yeah, and $200 a month? I was happy if I got $5 a week from my parents when I was younger...

eggyhustles · 03-01-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeti

In my opinion doing an overhaul on a computer like that just isn't worth it. A single component I would probably do. For $350 you can buy a low end Dell and you can build your own for $300 or possibly less. I would ask for an advance on your money or try to eek out a little more time on what you have if you can't scrape together the money yet.

Oh yeah, and $200 a month? I was happy if I got $5 a week from my parents when I was younger...

i asked for the advance..parents were not tryin to hear it lol..they hate that im on the pc for hours..so they def arent tryin to help in that department...i would save up for a pc but i use it everyday for hours and its bound to die anyday now..so doing an overhaul is pretty much my only choice

just a noob · 03-01-2008, 12:46 AM

how can't you save money, can't you save say 25 dollars a month or something more?

eggyhustles · 03-01-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just a noob

how can't you save money, can't you save say 25 dollars a month or something more?

i could save..but i use the pc everyday for hours at end..its my only means of entertainment and its gonna die anyday now..so waiting and saving is out of the question

just a noob · 03-01-2008, 01:06 AM

sure, the parts seem decent order them, and save money for a new one if you can

eggyhustles · 03-01-2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just a noob

sure, the parts seem decent order them, and save money for a new one if you can

great..what im worried about is that video card..would it work with my mobo?

dougland · 03-01-2008, 01:18 AM

If you just wait two months or even three you'd have such a solid system, i meen if you only use your computer for internet, music and videos (if you're young you probably watch porn you can go w/out that) just save your money and have a good computer

02-29-2008, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
eggyhustles Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bronx NY Posts: 82	Harddrive is Failing.. Ok so my hd is failing..so i decided its time to upgrade some parts in my pc..its extremely old (compaq presario 5000t) from 2000 the specs are Duron-900 CPU 128MB of SDRAM, 64KB L2 cache Windows xp, 40GB hard drive Compaq NVidia GeForce2 MX graphics card with 32MB of SDRAM, i added 256mb of ram and plan to add another 256 to total out to 512 keep in mind that i rarely play games and this pc is only used for internet, music and videos... im gonna put in some pieces i wanted to know if they were compatible to use with this pc will this video card work on my pc? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=E145-5202 can i use this power supply? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...ADC-803831-RTS how is this hd? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0&sku=THD-80JB will my mb support this? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=P511-1066 Also can you guys recommend me a cheap sound card? the intergrated sound on my pc is slowly dying..my budget is only 250...and so far with all these parts i've spent 200.77 dollars(this includes shipping) Edit- found a soundcard, is it any good? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...1&sku=D10-2092 Is it stupid that im pouring all this money into such a old pc? if so what do u suggest i do? saving up is not an option since i only get 200 a month and cant go without a pc

03-01-2008, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
just a noob Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cardboard mansion Posts: 999	you my as well go to a new computer, if you still have a comp usa around thats closing, go there and check somebody got a comp with a quad core in it for 500 bucks __________________ free crysis killer I got 300mhz celeron@450mhz 32mb of ram windows 98 ati rage 8mb card baby :P

03-01-2008, 12:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
just a noob Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cardboard mansion Posts: 999	how can't you save money, can't you save say 25 dollars a month or something more? __________________ free crysis killer I got 300mhz celeron@450mhz 32mb of ram windows 98 ati rage 8mb card baby :P

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just a noob Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cardboard mansion Posts: 999	sure, the parts seem decent order them, and save money for a new one if you can __________________ free crysis killer I got 300mhz celeron@450mhz 32mb of ram windows 98 ati rage 8mb card baby :P

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03-01-2008, 12:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Yeti VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,269	In my opinion doing an overhaul on a computer like that just isn't worth it. A single component I would probably do. For $350 you can buy a low end Dell and you can build your own for $300 or possibly less. I would ask for an advance on your money or try to eek out a little more time on what you have if you can't scrape together the money yet. Oh yeah, and $200 a month? I was happy if I got $5 a week from my parents when I was younger...

03-01-2008, 01:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
dougland Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 382	If you just wait two months or even three you'd have such a solid system, i meen if you only use your computer for internet, music and videos (if you're young you probably watch porn you can go w/out that) just save your money and have a good computer

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