Building a desktop

tweetersaway · 05-10-2005, 04:01 AM

Hi,
I haven't been around here much lately but im baaack. So, my question pertains to the building of a desktop computer(obviously). So, im looking into building a desktop that really doesnt need much. It will be basically just for internet use. No high speed gaming or anything like that. About how much would the components be to build a simple desktop like that? I have an old computer that is pretty much just scrap parts because the floppy drive is dead and the thing won't boot without it. All the hardware on the comp seems to be in decent condition besides the HDD and the floppy drive. I suppose what I'm asking is is it worth it to revive this oldie or build a new one. Also, approxomately how much would it cost to do either? Thanks for any help you can give. Sorry if this is kind of jumbled.

t.

**tweaker** · 05-10-2005, 04:42 AM

Go dig up the specs on that oldie before building anything new, then we will tell you if it's good enough for your tasks.

ripken2004 · 05-10-2005, 10:35 PM

and tell use everything u still need, considering your going to take stuff from the old comp

tweetersaway · 05-11-2005, 12:36 AM

Here's a list of working components from the old comp.

-AGI 235 watt power supply
-A video card marked "S3 ViRGE On Board R1C3AD"
-65536K total memory
-Pentium S processor @ 150mHz
-Mitsumi "Quad Speed" (4X) CD-ROM Drive

I plan to purchase a HDD for it, a wireless card, but for the most part, I think it would work fine for my needs if the new parts were compatible, I just want someopinions from people that know more than me. Thanks.

t.

ripken2004 · 05-11-2005, 12:46 AM

are u rly going to use the processor? how much $ are you willing to fork out for this?

20gig · 05-11-2005, 02:04 AM

man what you said that you wanted just to use it for internet well you could buy quite a good one for around $1000 AUD you would get like a geforce mx 440se and about p4 2.6 and tell me which country do you live in and there is no point upgrading ya old system

**tweaker** · 05-11-2005, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20gig

man what you said that you wanted just to use it for internet well you could buy quite a good one for around $1000 AUD you would get like a geforce mx 440se and about p4 2.6 and tell me which country do you live in and there is no point upgrading ya old system

tweetersaway · 05-11-2005, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripken2004

are u rly going to use the processor? how much $ are you willing to fork out for this?

I don't want to spend too much. It doesn't need to be a top of the line machine, just something able of email, IM, and just plain surfing. I was hoing to spend somewhere in the neighborhood of 100-150, but I don't know how possible it is.
20gig- I don't think that would make much sense. First, It's a little (way) out of my price range(yes, i know it's less in american, but its still more than I'm willing) plus my current demands don't come close to what that machine offers. Thanks for the thought though, I guess

Also,(this just crossed my mind while I was typing) I do have another computer that I could use for the project. It's not a scrapper, but I could probably upgrade. I'll get some specs if you guys want. Thanks.

t.

ripken2004 · 05-12-2005, 12:20 AM

im just saying that b/c my dad uses a 350mhz intel and it works pretty bad at everything, i would recommend at lest a 1ghz processor, u can get them very cheap
also get 256mb ram
and the mobo, that and u should be good

just let us know what processor you would like, if ur thinking about getting a new one, and well go from there

tweetersaway · 05-12-2005, 12:56 AM

ripken2004, what would the hardware you mentioned cost? I don't have a job or anything, I'm just a teenager and my funds are pretty limited. I'm thinking 1ghz would be fine if it's not too costly. Also, what do you think about the RAM from at Best Buy? That would probably be the place I'd go for it. Thanks for the help.

t.

05-10-2005, 04:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
tweetersaway New Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13	Building a desktop Hi, I haven't been around here much lately but im baaack. So, my question pertains to the building of a desktop computer(obviously). So, im looking into building a desktop that really doesnt need much. It will be basically just for internet use. No high speed gaming or anything like that. About how much would the components be to build a simple desktop like that? I have an old computer that is pretty much just scrap parts because the floppy drive is dead and the thing won't boot without it. All the hardware on the comp seems to be in decent condition besides the HDD and the floppy drive. I suppose what I'm asking is is it worth it to revive this oldie or build a new one. Also, approxomately how much would it cost to do either? Thanks for any help you can give. Sorry if this is kind of jumbled. t.

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05-10-2005, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
ripken2004 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 534	and tell use everything u still need, considering your going to take stuff from the old comp

05-11-2005, 12:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
tweetersaway New Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13	Here's a list of working components from the old comp. -AGI 235 watt power supply -A video card marked "S3 ViRGE On Board R1C3AD" -65536K total memory -Pentium S processor @ 150mHz -Mitsumi "Quad Speed" (4X) CD-ROM Drive I plan to purchase a HDD for it, a wireless card, but for the most part, I think it would work fine for my needs if the new parts were compatible, I just want someopinions from people that know more than me. Thanks. t.

05-11-2005, 12:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
ripken2004 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 534	are u rly going to use the processor? how much $ are you willing to fork out for this?

05-11-2005, 02:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
20gig Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 93	man what you said that you wanted just to use it for internet well you could buy quite a good one for around $1000 AUD you would get like a geforce mx 440se and about p4 2.6 and tell me which country do you live in and there is no point upgrading ya old system

05-12-2005, 12:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
ripken2004 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 534	im just saying that b/c my dad uses a 350mhz intel and it works pretty bad at everything, i would recommend at lest a 1ghz processor, u can get them very cheap also get 256mb ram and the mobo, that and u should be good just let us know what processor you would like, if ur thinking about getting a new one, and well go from there

05-12-2005, 12:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
tweetersaway New Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13	ripken2004, what would the hardware you mentioned cost? I don't have a job or anything, I'm just a teenager and my funds are pretty limited. I'm thinking 1ghz would be fine if it's not too costly. Also, what do you think about the RAM from at Best Buy? That would probably be the place I'd go for it. Thanks for the help. t.