| Re: Computer died -- Need advice on building new one! [message #209604 is a reply to message #209333] |
Mon, 24 July 2006 16:47   |
Apache
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Registered: February 2003
Location: Fort McMurray, AB, Ca
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Well, lets hope I made the right choice.
I decided to go with this machine, but changed a few things around.
Their 500 gb hard disk was only a 5500 rpm unit, so I had them switch it to a 110 gb disk that runs 7700 rpm instead. I also had the RAM changed from the slower 2 GB card to a single 512 card that is up to spec with the fastest memory. My old PC has the same memory type / speed in it, so I will wind up with 1 GB of quick memory. I also had them change the processor from the single core 3.6 GHz to a dual core 2.6 GHz unit.
The only thing about the system that I am not entirely happy with is the motherboard. It isn't very upgradeable, so I may wind up getting myself another motherboard (the case is a standard large layout, so most any aftermarket motherboard will fit fine) that has an intergrated network card and sound card along with more abilities to upgrade.
Grand total came to 850 bucks, so if I spend another 200 on a nice motherboard, I should have a really nice computer then 
Russ
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