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Generally Speaking => Power On => Topic started by: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 03:44:28 PM

Title: My computer sucks.
Post by: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 03:44:28 PM
I'm thinking of buying something good for my computer. Here are some specs.

Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 958MB RAM
Hard Drive: 250 GB Total
Video Card: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series
Monitor: HP vs17 flat panel monitor
Sound Card: Realtek AC97 Audio
Speakers/Headphones: JVC Bud Headphone
Keyboard: HP
Mouse: Logitech G5 Laser Mouse
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)

WHAT DO I NEED?! D:
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Psilocybin on October 18, 2007, 03:47:10 PM
Hey! i'm not alone! :D
EDIT: Mine sucks waaay more.
but it's a dell, so that's built in.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 03:47:58 PM
Quote from: Isaac325 on October 18, 2007, 03:47:10 PM
Hey! i'm not alone! :D
I know, your thread recently reminded me of HOW MUCH MY COMPUTER SUCKS.

Thanks.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Psilocybin on October 18, 2007, 03:50:15 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 03:47:58 PM
Quote from: Isaac325 on October 18, 2007, 03:47:10 PM
Hey! i'm not alone! :D
I know, your thread recently reminded me of HOW MUCH MY COMPUTER SUCKS.

Thanks.
Your welcome.
Just remember, mine sucks more.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: bluaki on October 18, 2007, 03:51:13 PM
I wish I had those specs D:
I don't see much for improvement. I guess buy a new mouse, some moar RAM, and maybe a different video card (you didn't post much detail on it, so I dunno)
EDIT: also, you need speakers.

Oh, by the way, this is mine:
Quote from: my mind, dxdiag, and properties of My ComputerManufacturer: Dell (it's already worse than yours D:)
Processor: Intel Celeron D 2.53GHz
Memory: 768MB (minus 16 reserved for video memory)
Hard Drive: 160GB total, split evenly on two 80GB drives
Video "card": Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller (olol the sucks)
Monitor: Dell CRT 16" w/ max resolution of 1280x1024
Sound "card": SoundMAX Digital Audio
Speakers: Dell stereo speakers
Keyboard: I have two: USB Dell 101-key and a Logitech wireless 101+media keys
Mouse: Logitech wireless laser three button+scoll
OS: Windows XP Home SP2
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: PsychoYoshi on October 18, 2007, 03:54:18 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 03:44:28 PM
I'm thinking of buying something good for my computer. Here are some specs.

Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 958MB RAM
Hard Drive: 250 GB Total
Video Card: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series
Monitor: HP vs17 flat panel monitor
Sound Card: Realtek AC97 Audio
Speakers/Headphones: JVC Bud Headphone
Keyboard: HP
Mouse: HP (getting new mouse soon... hopefully D: )
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)

WHAT DO I NEED?! D:

I've seen much worse, trust me.

2.2 Ghz is kinda slow for a processor now...unless it's dual-core, then it's a good speed. You also might consider getting 2 gigs of memory. Also, XP Pro>>Home Edition any day of the week.

HD is pretty big...I could probably live off of a 100 GB one if I had to. Also, 7200 RPM drives are faster than 5600 RPM ones. I'll take speed over capacity any day.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: BOSSNIG on October 18, 2007, 04:00:21 PM
Quote from: bluaki on October 18, 2007, 03:51:13 PM
I wish I had those specs D:
I don't see much for improvement. I guess buy a new mouse, some moar RAM, and maybe a different video card (you didn't post much detail on it, so I dunno)
EDIT: also, you need speakers.

Oh, by the way, this is mine:
Quote from: my mind, dxdiag, and properties of My ComputerManufacturer: Dell (it's already worse than yours D:)
Processor: Intel Celeron D 2.53GHz
Memory: 768MB (minus 16 reserved for video memory)
Hard Drive: 160GB total, split evenly on two 80GB drives
Video "card": Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller (olol the sucks)
Monitor: Dell CRT 16" w/ max resolution of 1280x1024
Sound "card": SoundMAX Digital Audio
Speakers: Dell stereo speakers
Keyboard: I have two: USB Dell 101-key and a Logitech wireless 101+media keys
Mouse: Logitech wireless laser three button+scoll
OS: Windows XP Home SP2

IMO Dell>Hp :/.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: bluaki on October 18, 2007, 04:01:21 PM
Quote from: DARKLINK165 on October 18, 2007, 04:00:21 PM
Quote from: bluaki on October 18, 2007, 03:51:13 PM
I wish I had those specs D:
I don't see much for improvement. I guess buy a new mouse, some moar RAM, and maybe a different video card (you didn't post much detail on it, so I dunno)
EDIT: also, you need speakers.

Oh, by the way, this is mine:
Quote from: my mind, dxdiag, and properties of My ComputerManufacturer: Dell (it's already worse than yours D:)
Processor: Intel Celeron D 2.53GHz
Memory: 768MB (minus 16 reserved for video memory)
Hard Drive: 160GB total, split evenly on two 80GB drives
Video "card": Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller (olol the sucks)
Monitor: Dell CRT 16" w/ max resolution of 1280x1024
Sound "card": SoundMAX Digital Audio
Speakers: Dell stereo speakers
Keyboard: I have two: USB Dell 101-key and a Logitech wireless 101+media keys
Mouse: Logitech wireless laser three button+scoll
OS: Windows XP Home SP2

IMO Dell>Hp :/.
Call Dell's customer support ONCE and try to say that with a straight face.
They also dumped tons of preloaded spyware on my computer. Good thing they included the XP backup CD.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Psilocybin on October 18, 2007, 04:01:40 PM
Quote from: PsychoYoshi on October 18, 2007, 03:54:18 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 03:44:28 PM
I'm thinking of buying something good for my computer. Here are some specs.

Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 958MB RAM
Hard Drive: 250 GB Total
Video Card: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series
Monitor: HP vs17 flat panel monitor
Sound Card: Realtek AC97 Audio
Speakers/Headphones: JVC Bud Headphone
Keyboard: HP
Mouse: HP (getting new mouse soon... hopefully D: )
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)

WHAT DO I NEED?! D:

I've seen much worse, trust me.

2.2 Ghz is kinda slow for a processor now...unless it's dual-core, then it's a good speed. You also might consider getting 2 gigs of memory. Also, XP Pro>>Home Edition any day of the week.

HD is pretty big...I could probably live off of a 100 GB one if I had to. Also, 7200 RPM drives are faster than 5600 RPM ones. I'll take speed over capacity any day.

I've got pro. Had home, but i killed my computer by tearing up the registry after it kept restarting.
I think i have a dual core. and i've got a 160 GB hard drive. I'm 13 which means no job, which means no ram.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: BOSSNIG on October 18, 2007, 04:04:21 PM
Quote from: bluaki on October 18, 2007, 04:01:21 PM
Quote from: DARKLINK165 on October 18, 2007, 04:00:21 PM
Quote from: bluaki on October 18, 2007, 03:51:13 PM
I wish I had those specs D:
I don't see much for improvement. I guess buy a new mouse, some moar RAM, and maybe a different video card (you didn't post much detail on it, so I dunno)
EDIT: also, you need speakers.

Oh, by the way, this is mine:
Quote from: my mind, dxdiag, and properties of My ComputerManufacturer: Dell (it's already worse than yours D:)
Processor: Intel Celeron D 2.53GHz
Memory: 768MB (minus 16 reserved for video memory)
Hard Drive: 160GB total, split evenly on two 80GB drives
Video "card": Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller (olol the sucks)
Monitor: Dell CRT 16" w/ max resolution of 1280x1024
Sound "card": SoundMAX Digital Audio
Speakers: Dell stereo speakers
Keyboard: I have two: USB Dell 101-key and a Logitech wireless 101+media keys
Mouse: Logitech wireless laser three button+scoll
OS: Windows XP Home SP2

IMO Dell>Hp :/.
Call Dell's customer support ONCE and try to say that with a straight face.
They also dumped tons of preloaded spyware on my computer. Good thing they included the XP backup CD.

???

Neither of my families Dells got preloaded spyware, and they are better than any HP ive ever used, personalize it, and get someone who works for UPS to get you the discount (My dad >.>)
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:06:58 PM
Quote from: PsychoYoshi on October 18, 2007, 03:54:18 PM

2.2 Ghz is kinda slow for a processor now...unless it's dual-core, then it's a good speed.

Clockspeed doesn't really mean anything anymore. You have to look at the CPU.

Anyways, I'd go with at least an Athlon X2, although a Core Duo 2 would be better. Get a RAM upgrade (2GB should do), and get Vista Home Premium.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:07:36 PM
I just decided in a hour that I'm going to get my new mouse.

Logitech G5 Laser Mouse

My crappy trackball just isn't that good anymore.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Psilocybin on October 18, 2007, 04:12:11 PM
Quote from: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:06:58 PM
Quote from: PsychoYoshi on October 18, 2007, 03:54:18 PM

2.2 Ghz is kinda slow for a processor now...unless it's dual-core, then it's a good speed.

Clockspeed doesn't really mean anything anymore. You have to look at the CPU.

Anyways, I'd go with at least an Athlon X2, although a Core Duo 2 would be better. Get a RAM upgrade (2GB should do), and get Vista Home Premium.
vista = xp with more annoying messages and better graphics.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:14:39 PM
Quote from: Isaac325 on October 18, 2007, 04:12:11 PM
vista = xp with more annoying messages and better graphics.

Sorry, forgive me if I actually know what I'm talking about. You can turn said 'annoying messages' off, and since he's getting a new computer, he's better off with Vista. The only major issues are that some ATi cards don't work properly, and Creative has been slow with X-Fi drivers.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:16:06 PM
Quote from: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:14:39 PM
Quote from: Isaac325 on October 18, 2007, 04:12:11 PM
vista = xp with more annoying messages and better graphics.

Sorry, forgive me if I actually know what I'm talking about. You can turn said 'annoying messages' off, and since he's getting a new computer, he's better off with Vista. The only major issues are that some ATi cards don't work properly, and Creative has been slow with X-Fi drivers.
New computer? Naw.

Just updating this one.


Plus, I'm probably going to wait a few years till I get Vista.
Btw, would this graphics card be good?
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10081934&catid=20397
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on October 18, 2007, 04:17:40 PM
Quote from: Isaac325 on October 18, 2007, 04:12:11 PM
Quote from: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:06:58 PM
Quote from: PsychoYoshi on October 18, 2007, 03:54:18 PM

2.2 Ghz is kinda slow for a processor now...unless it's dual-core, then it's a good speed.

Clockspeed doesn't really mean anything anymore. You have to look at the CPU.

Anyways, I'd go with at least an Athlon X2, although a Core Duo 2 would be better. Get a RAM upgrade (2GB should do), and get Vista Home Premium.
vista = xp with more annoying messages and better graphics.
You can always just Clone XP's look.

-posts his specs for no reason-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/gf1991/Specs.png)
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:19:41 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:16:06 PM
Btw, would this graphics card be good?
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10081934&catid=20397

It's nice, but make sure you have a DVI monitor or an adapter.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:20:18 PM
Quote from: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:19:41 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:16:06 PM
Btw, would this graphics card be good?
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10081934&catid=20397

It's nice, but make sure you have a DVI monitor or an adapter.
How do I find that out? D:
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on October 18, 2007, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:20:18 PM
Quote from: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:19:41 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:16:06 PM
Btw, would this graphics card be good?
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10081934&catid=20397

It's nice, but make sure you have a DVI monitor or an adapter.
How do I find that out? D:
Is the Monitor Cable's plug White or Blue?
Easy, do you have an LCD or a CRT Screen?
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:23:44 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on October 18, 2007, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:20:18 PM
Quote from: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:19:41 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:16:06 PM
Btw, would this graphics card be good?
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10081934&catid=20397

It's nice, but make sure you have a DVI monitor or an adapter.
How do I find that out? D:
Is the Monitor Cable's plug White or Blue?
Easy, do you have an LCD or a CRT Screen?
Monitor cable is blue.
Looks like a LCD.

I'ma going to get my mouse.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on October 18, 2007, 04:27:01 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:23:44 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on October 18, 2007, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:20:18 PM
Quote from: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:19:41 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:16:06 PM
Btw, would this graphics card be good?
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10081934&catid=20397

It's nice, but make sure you have a DVI monitor or an adapter.
How do I find that out? D:
Is the Monitor Cable's plug White or Blue?
Easy, do you have an LCD or a CRT Screen?
Monitor cable is blue.
Looks like a LCD.

I'ma going to get my mouse.
LCD's with VGA Suck usually.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Psilocybin on October 18, 2007, 04:37:30 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on October 18, 2007, 04:17:40 PM
Quote from: Isaac325 on October 18, 2007, 04:12:11 PM
Quote from: Hiei on October 18, 2007, 04:06:58 PM
Quote from: PsychoYoshi on October 18, 2007, 03:54:18 PM

2.2 Ghz is kinda slow for a processor now...unless it's dual-core, then it's a good speed.

Clockspeed doesn't really mean anything anymore. You have to look at the CPU.

Anyways, I'd go with at least an Athlon X2, although a Core Duo 2 would be better. Get a RAM upgrade (2GB should do), and get Vista Home Premium.
vista = xp with more annoying messages and better graphics.
You can always just Clone XP's look.

-posts his specs for no reason-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/gf1991/Specs.png)
do you mean clone vista's look?
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on October 18, 2007, 04:39:19 PM
Um.. yeah.

WB 6 supports blurring, so it looks a bit better now.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Friendly Hostile on October 18, 2007, 04:43:48 PM
Mines pretty poopy:

I have 1.6 GHz Processor IIRC and about 256MB shared RAM.  The Dell graphics card that whores my memory. and a 37GB HD, though I at least now have an external 120 GB HD.  It also has no internet and is running on XP Home Edition SP1
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Silverhawk79 on October 18, 2007, 05:02:09 PM
You guys are spoiled.
Y'know what I'm running right now?
892MHz AMD Duron processor
512MB RAM
80GB HDD (Still have 40GB free)
8GB integrated graphics card
Windows XP
Uhh...3 CD drives, 2 of which are CD-R, one of them CD-RW.
15" LCD monitor, probably 10 years old.
SiS Audio Card
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on October 18, 2007, 05:06:07 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on October 18, 2007, 05:02:09 PM
You guys are spoiled.
Y'know what I'm running right now?
892MHz AMD Duron processor
512MB RAM
80GB HDD (Still have 40GB free)
8GB integrated graphics card
Windows XP
Uhh...3 CD drives, 2 of which are CD-R, one of them CD-RW.
15" LCD monitor, probably 10 years old.
SiS Audio Card
I want :(
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: phatyo on October 18, 2007, 05:06:28 PM
Your comp compared to mine is god
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Totla on October 18, 2007, 05:06:42 PM
Someone tell me how mine is please. >.>

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Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on October 18, 2007, 05:24:24 PM
Totla, yours sucks, plain and simple.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Psilocybin on October 18, 2007, 05:26:11 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on October 18, 2007, 05:24:24 PM
Totla, yours sucks, plain and simple.
then mine does aswell, those are almost the same as mine xD
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Insane Asylum on October 18, 2007, 05:26:35 PM
YOUR computer sucks?  I can't even run Halo CE.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Friendly Hostile on October 18, 2007, 05:27:47 PM
 Mine is worse then both of yours.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Psilocybin on October 18, 2007, 05:29:23 PM
Quote from: Insane Asylum on October 18, 2007, 05:26:35 PM
YOUR computer sucks?  I can't even run Halo CE.
:D
I lol'd at that, i thought my computer was the worst.
run>dxdiag screen the main spec screen.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Commander Awesome on October 18, 2007, 05:31:41 PM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9940/blehvt6.jpg)

Bleh. Needs moar 1337.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Psilocybin on October 18, 2007, 05:33:02 PM
Quote from: Zeldafan556 on October 18, 2007, 05:31:41 PM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9940/blehvt6.jpg)

Bleh. Needs moar 1337.
your computer is win compared to mine.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on October 18, 2007, 05:35:06 PM
Quote from: Zeldafan556 on October 18, 2007, 05:31:41 PM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9940/blehvt6.jpg)

Bleh. Needs moar 1337.
My processor is faster, lol.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Commander Awesome on October 18, 2007, 05:35:57 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on October 18, 2007, 05:35:06 PM
Quote from: Zeldafan556 on October 18, 2007, 05:31:41 PM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9940/blehvt6.jpg)

Bleh. Needs moar 1337.
My processor is faster, lol.
Of course, I built this ages ago and forgot to upgrade parts. D:
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Riosan on October 18, 2007, 05:38:23 PM
Quote from: Zeldafan556 on October 18, 2007, 05:31:41 PM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9940/blehvt6.jpg)

Bleh. Needs moar 1337.

My processor beats this.

I needs moar RAM and a graphics card upgrade.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Commander Awesome on October 18, 2007, 05:39:01 PM
Quote from: Riosan on October 18, 2007, 05:38:23 PM
Quote from: Zeldafan556 on October 18, 2007, 05:31:41 PM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9940/blehvt6.jpg)

Bleh. Needs moar 1337.

My processor beats this.

I needs moar RAM and a graphics card upgrade.
I needs all three. D:
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Friendly Hostile on October 18, 2007, 05:39:50 PM
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m191/Gamefreek131/blarg-1.jpg)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m191/Gamefreek131/blarg2-1.jpg)

My dad's computer, which I'm currently on.  Everything on my computer is pretty much half that except for HD
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Genius on October 18, 2007, 05:41:46 PM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 18, 2007, 04:16:06 PM
Btw, would this graphics card be good?
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10081934&catid=20397

Let me guess, you saw 512MB and thought it was a good deal?

It sucks.  If you're gonna pay that much, get something decent.  First, find out if you have AGP or PCI-e x16.  If the former, you'll spend more on a card that isn't that great.  If you have PCI-e, at least go for a Geforce 8600.

Also, Silverhawk and Totla, I'm so sorry.  I don't know how you handle it.  Particularly Totla, I've had experience with a system like that.  It's unbearable.

I've got a pretty nice system.  I don't feel like typing out specs right now, though.  Core 2 Duo E6300 system, 2GB RAM, Geforce 6600, etc, blah blah blah.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: Riosan on October 18, 2007, 05:43:31 PM
Quote from: Zeldafan556 on October 18, 2007, 05:39:01 PM
I needs all three. D:

(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4040/dxdiagbf7.png)

Yay my computer sucks, and I think my GFX card is integrated.
Title: Re: My computer sucks.
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on October 18, 2007, 05:47:14 PM
Quote from: Riosan on October 18, 2007, 05:38:23 PM
Quote from: Zeldafan556 on October 18, 2007, 05:31:41 PM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9940/blehvt6.jpg)

Bleh. Needs moar 1337.

My processor beats this.

I needs moar RAM and a graphics card upgrade.
I'm actually perfectly fine with mines, It runs what I usually use very well, and I never have problems with it.

Prescotts run a bit hot though, mines averages 139F.