My computer sucks.

TheDarkChief · 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:

Psilocybin · 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.

TheDarkChief · 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.

Psilocybin · 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.

bluaki · 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

PsychoYoshi · 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.

BOSSNIG · 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 :/.

bluaki · 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.

Psilocybin · 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.

BOSSNIG · 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 >.>)

Hiei · 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.

TheDarkChief · 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.

Psilocybin · 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.

Hiei · 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.

TheDarkChief · 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