Finally! I'm getting a new PC!

**Chrono Archangel** · January 4th, 2004

Well, the transaction is almost done. On Tuesday I will finally be getting my new PC! (does a little dance) I just needed to let anyone know

Its not THE best but it will be hell lot better then what I currently have

My Old HP PC :

Pentium 3 800mhz
192 pc133 ram
Hercules 3D Prophet 4000XT 64mb PCI (yes thats the vid card)
Onboard Audio
Maxtor 30GB HD
4x2x?? TEAC CD-RW
Normal CD-Rom drive (forgot what brand >_<)
15 Inch Monitor

My New One

:

Pentium 4 2.6ghz
1.0 gb DDR400
ATI Radeon 9200 SE 128mb AGP
Soundmax 3D Sound
Western Digital 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB HD
52x24x52 CDRW
16x DVDROM
19 Inch Flat Monitor

Thats about it

Cant wait to set it up on Tuesday. Oh..theres also a Wireless Router, a 3 in 1 Lexmark Printer and a Digital Camera that comes with it

RZetlin · January 4th, 2004

What is the brand of your 52x24x52 CDRW and 16x DVDROM?

The ATI Radeon 9200 SE 128mb AGP is a little weak. You should have gone with an ATI Radeon 9600 Pro.

About how much did you pay for the whole thing?

RF · January 4th, 2004

Indeed the 9200 is very weak. Also, beware of lexmark drivers, be sure to download the latest ones from their site.

**Chrono Archangel** · January 5th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by RZetlin

What is the brand of your 52x24x52 CDRW and 16x DVDROM?

The ATI Radeon 9200 SE 128mb AGP is a little weak. You should have gone with an ATI Radeon 9600 Pro.

About how much did you pay for the whole thing?

Couldnt have a better card since the best card they sell is a 9200. i dont really mind.. im not a huge gamer like i was before... and im not interested in upcomming games like Half-Life 2 or Doom 3. Aniway at least now i have an AGP port so i can later on upgrade if i want to. The whole thing will cost me 1700 CAN so its just below 1500 US IIRC...

**hushypushy** · January 5th, 2004

hmm those specs seem VERY familiar, is that by any chance a VAIO? just wondering, i saw a computer just like that in a Fry's ad a few days ago

**Chrono Archangel** · January 5th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by hushypushy

hmm those specs seem VERY familiar, is that by any chance a VAIO? just wondering, i saw a computer just like that in a Fry's ad a few days ago

nah.. I got it in a small store called MDG near where i live. I think there are a couple in Ontario and in the states..not quite sure. The funny thing is when i got in the store i really didnt know what to do lol. It looked more like an office where there was about 5 desks where you wait in line to talk with someone

Finding Nemo was playing on one demo computer lol

Phoenix · January 5th, 2004

which mobo/chipset are you getting?

**Yeloazndevil** · January 5th, 2004

good for u Chrono, about time u get a new pc

RF · January 5th, 2004

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Originally Posted by Chrono Archange

nah.. I got it in a small store called MDG near where i live. I think there are a couple in Ontario and in the states..not quite sure. The funny thing is when i got in the store i really didnt know what to do lol. It looked more like an office where there was about 5 desks where you wait in line to talk with someone

Finding Nemo was playing on one demo computer lol

We have a few of thoes in Alberta too. Good prices though.

**_E_** · January 5th, 2004

for a 1700 CAN, I say this is a good deal

. I could get a PC with weakers specs with the same amount of money here.

Yours,
-Elly

aolforbroadband · January 5th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrono Archange

Well, the transaction is almost done. On Tuesday I will finally be getting my new PC! (does a little dance) I just needed to let anyone know

Its not THE best but it will be hell lot better then what I currently have

My Old HP PC :

Pentium 3 800mhz
192 pc133 ram
Hercules 3D Prophet 4000XT 64mb PCI (yes thats the vid card)
Onboard Audio
Maxtor 30GB HD
4x2x?? TEAC CD-RW
Normal CD-Rom drive (forgot what brand >_<)
15 Inch Monitor

My New One

:

Pentium 4 2.6ghz
1.0 gb DDR400
ATI Radeon 9200 SE 128mb AGP
Soundmax 3D Sound
Western Digital 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB HD
52x24x52 CDRW
16x DVDROM
19 Inch Flat Monitor

Thats about it

Cant wait to set it up on Tuesday. Oh..theres also a Wireless Router, a 3 in 1 Lexmark Printer and a Digital Camera that comes with it

Haha I had the exact same set up, until after thanksgiving when I got this rig. But still, I'm planning on upping the mobo with AGP 8x, and all I want is to play ePSXe in FSAA without a drop in FPS. Is that hercules Prophet XT 64mb PCI a GeForce MX420 or a GeForce2? BTW, can I have it

**hushypushy** · January 6th, 2004

Quote:

Is that hercules Prophet XT 64mb PCI a GeForce MX420 or a GeForce2? BTW, can I have it

ugh, your MX420 can beat that card...not worth it dude

RZetlin · January 6th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrono Archange

Couldnt have a better card since the best card they sell is a 9200. i dont really mind.. im not a huge gamer like i was before... and im not interested in upcomming games like Half-Life 2 or Doom 3. Aniway at least now i have an AGP port so i can later on upgrade if i want to. The whole thing will cost me 1700 CAN so its just below 1500 US IIRC...

If that was just the computer I would say that was too much. But you're getting the monitor, router and printer with the computer.

What kind of motherboard are you getting?

Valcrist · January 6th, 2004

...I need a new computer...well at least a new processor I can't even get full fps in ffo in windowed mode (yes I'm wierd like that) with ANY plugin except Opengl2 and that is still barely making it....stupid 1.5 willy core.. are the new Celerons good? Cuz they are cheap and I could use a new proccessor.

Valcrist · January 6th, 2004

...I need a new computer...well at least a new processor I can't even get full fps in ffo in windowed mode (yes I'm wierd like that) with ANY plugin except Opengl2 and that is still barely making it....stupid 1.5 willy core.. are the new Celerons good? Cuz they are cheap and I could use a new proccessor.

**n_w95482** · January 6th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by SzL

Is that hercules Prophet XT 64mb PCI a GeForce MX420 or a GeForce2? BTW, can I have it

I think that card is a Kyro II. I remember Demigod saying they aren't too compatible with games due to the way it renders graphics (something like that).

Gamer1 · January 6th, 2004

dude, lower your cpu (2ghz p4 or athlon), and get a better vid card. you will see better results in games

WindHydra · January 6th, 2004

He already bought it

It's probably the 19'' LCD (?) that made it so expensive...

**Chrono Archangel** · January 6th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by フェニックス

which mobo/chipset are you getting?

the mobo is an Intel one

again but im fine with it
http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/bf/

Quote:

Originally Posted by n_w95482

I think that card is a Kyro II. I remember Demigod saying they aren't too compatible with games due to the way it renders graphics (something like that).

IINM its a Kyro I (not II) card that just plain suck

Quote:

Originally Posted by SzL

Haha I had the exact same set up, until after thanksgiving when I got this rig. But still, I'm planning on upping the mobo with AGP 8x, and all I want is to play ePSXe in FSAA without a drop in FPS. Is that hercules Prophet XT 64mb PCI a GeForce MX420 or a GeForce2? BTW, can I have it

Your GeforeMX can play games way better then my Prophet. Most games dont even work with Kyro cards

Ohh and unfortunatly I couldnt get my PC today.....I will only be able to pic it up on Saturday

o well.. cant wait to hook it up

Quatro · January 6th, 2004

good for you chrono you got a new PC... eventhough some react about the gfx card, its still ok since 1GB of ram will definitely boost up the PC performance

how much does it cost you?

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Chrono Archangel Administrator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 7,228	Finally! I'm getting a new PC! Well, the transaction is almost done. On Tuesday I will finally be getting my new PC! (does a little dance) I just needed to let anyone know Its not THE best but it will be hell lot better then what I currently have My Old HP PC : Pentium 3 800mhz 192 pc133 ram Hercules 3D Prophet 4000XT 64mb PCI (yes thats the vid card) Onboard Audio Maxtor 30GB HD 4x2x?? TEAC CD-RW Normal CD-Rom drive (forgot what brand >_<) 15 Inch Monitor My New One : Pentium 4 2.6ghz 1.0 gb DDR400 ATI Radeon 9200 SE 128mb AGP Soundmax 3D Sound Western Digital 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB HD 52x24x52 CDRW 16x DVDROM 19 Inch Flat Monitor Thats about it Cant wait to set it up on Tuesday. Oh..theres also a Wireless Router, a 3 in 1 Lexmark Printer and a Digital Camera that comes with it __________________ When Pigs Fly: The Death of Oink, the Birth of Dissent, and a Brief History of Record Industry Suicide.

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RZetlin General of Tangerines Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Defending the Sea Posts: 3,885	What is the brand of your 52x24x52 CDRW and 16x DVDROM? The ATI Radeon 9200 SE 128mb AGP is a little weak. You should have gone with an ATI Radeon 9600 Pro. About how much did you pay for the whole thing? __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3700+ \| 2 GB RAM \| XFX Nvidia 6800 GS 256 MB XXX Edition \| Win XP Pro SP2 Last edited by RZetlin; January 5th, 2004 at 00:03.

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RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,594	Indeed the 9200 is very weak. Also, beware of lexmark drivers, be sure to download the latest ones from their site. __________________

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hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,837	hmm those specs seem VERY familiar, is that by any chance a VAIO? just wondering, i saw a computer just like that in a Fry's ad a few days ago __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994. 2008 "How Not to Post" guide

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_E_ Administrator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: somewhere Posts: 8,639	for a 1700 CAN, I say this is a good deal . I could get a PC with weakers specs with the same amount of money here. Yours, -Elly __________________ -= Now watching=-

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Phoenix Ada... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: GDL, MX Posts: 2,229	which mobo/chipset are you getting?

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Yeloazndevil :3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,147	good for u Chrono, about time u get a new pc

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Valcrist Resident Mac User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: (Hicksville Florida) Posts: 1,447	...I need a new computer...well at least a new processor I can't even get full fps in ffo in windowed mode (yes I'm wierd like that) with ANY plugin except Opengl2 and that is still barely making it....stupid 1.5 willy core.. are the new Celerons good? Cuz they are cheap and I could use a new proccessor. __________________ \| Athlon 64 3200+ \| ASUS 6600GT \| 1 GB Dual Channel \| 20 GB Windows XP \| 100 GB Ubuntu \| 120 GB Storage \| \|14" iBook G4 1.33Ghz\|512 MB\|Radeon 9200\|60GB OSX Tiger\| >--Visit my blog--< http://blog.efx2.com/user/Tim

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Valcrist Resident Mac User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: (Hicksville Florida) Posts: 1,447	...I need a new computer...well at least a new processor I can't even get full fps in ffo in windowed mode (yes I'm wierd like that) with ANY plugin except Opengl2 and that is still barely making it....stupid 1.5 willy core.. are the new Celerons good? Cuz they are cheap and I could use a new proccessor. __________________ \| Athlon 64 3200+ \| ASUS 6600GT \| 1 GB Dual Channel \| 20 GB Windows XP \| 100 GB Ubuntu \| 120 GB Storage \| \|14" iBook G4 1.33Ghz\|512 MB\|Radeon 9200\|60GB OSX Tiger\| >--Visit my blog--< http://blog.efx2.com/user/Tim

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