It's taken me awhile to start this thread, sorry. I know this may end up in flame wars. Again I am sorry.

So everyone knows my situation. Well those close to me on this site do. My computer is finally showing signs of how old it truly is. Keep in mind my computer has a Pentium 4 processor so I am guessing this setup to be almost ten years old. The problem, even after a few friends helped me here with a new hard drive and more memory, is the rest of the system. The processor can't keep up with the newer operating systems. I'm having a hard time just running XP. Found out the other day my DVD Burner drive is almost dead as it will read disc sometimes and other times it will not. Monitor is on it's last legs as well. Hard to read anything and the brightness is going out. It's an old CRT Dell monitor that is almost as old as the tower.

As Starkers had told you this computer is my main way to communicate with the things that are important in my life. So I was hoping someone out there had a few newer parts I could install to extend the life of the machine a bit. Nothing special. I already have DDR2 memory and a newer hard drive. Just need a few other things.

So carry on. Discuss I guess.


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on Jan 15, 2013

RedneckDude
Everyone has their own set of circumstances, I understand. I wish you luck in finding what you want/need, sorry I can't help any further.

You could add all kinds of good parts to that old rig and it ain't gonna do any better.

 

I'm not being mean, or trolling, or what have you.

 

Anything spent on that rig is wasted money/parts/etc.

 

It isn't worth upgrading, it needs replacing.

on Jan 15, 2013

doortech1
It seems you have a reason for all your problems, but the reasons keep changing according to what is said here. First your disabled, then you are out of work due to employment history and job scarcity. You have nothing, yet, you have an xbox under warranty still, must be fairly new. I think if you were a little more forthcoming with some info , others may relate to the situation better, and not be so critical.

Actually it's a mix of all of that. I am mentally disabled. I suffer from ADD, ADHD, severe depression, sudden mood swings. And yes I have a bad job history, bad references, and jobs are scarce. The Xbox is not mine. I didn't buy it. I just use it. Does that clear that up for you? What else did you need me to clear up? I will answer what questions I can.

RedneckDude
It isn't worth upgrading, it needs replacing.

As soon as I win the lottery I will do just that. Until then upgrading is the only thing I can do. Sorry.

on Jan 15, 2013

RedneckDude
Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 3
Everyone has their own set of circumstances, I understand. I wish you luck in finding what you want/need, sorry I can't help any further.

You could add all kinds of good parts to that old rig and it ain't gonna do any better.



I'm not being mean, or trolling, or what have you.



Anything spent on that rig is wasted money/parts/etc.



It isn't worth upgrading, it needs replacing.

Ok...now I are confused! Are you talking to yourself?

on Jan 15, 2013

WebGizmos
Quoting RedneckDude, reply 46Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 3
Everyone has their own set of circumstances, I understand. I wish you luck in finding what you want/need, sorry I can't help any further.

You could add all kinds of good parts to that old rig and it ain't gonna do any better.



I'm not being mean, or trolling, or what have you.



Anything spent on that rig is wasted money/parts/etc.



It isn't worth upgrading, it needs replacing.

Ok...now I are confused! Are you talking to yourself?

 

Was quoting me for emphasis. I was afraid I may have came across as harsh earlier.

 

My point is, I know Kona can't afford to replace his rig. But at the same time, to spend time, effort, and money on the one he has is a wasted effort because no matter what you add to that rig, it's going to be a slow, slug of a machine, no matter what.

 

on Jan 15, 2013

If Someone were to have something to share or help with.

Where would it need to be shipped?

Just a general idea so one can estimate shipping costs.

 

on Jan 15, 2013

WinMonster2
If Someone were to have something to share or help with.

Where would it need to be shipped?

Just a general idea so one can estimate shipping costs.

Lebanon, Oregon

on Jan 15, 2013

That's way up in the northwest. I don't suppose there's any Bigfeet hangin' out, huh. lol

Bigfeet...Bigfoots. What's the plural?

on Jan 15, 2013

Bigfeet...Bigfoots. What's the plural?
 Big trouble....run!

on Jan 15, 2013

How about SASQUATCH'S!  Hey Uvah, Hey Kona. I detected a little attitude in that reply, but understand you feel interogated. You did subject yourself to it.

 

 On a positive note, Oregon, in the US, not some foreign lebanon Oregon I never heard of. ? Thats not so far. Tiger Direct probably gets there daily. I can not remember who matched what you would need, But, if they or someone would do some research online, because I have shitty dialup, I would consider purchasing a MB\CPU package if we can find a deal. I would think we could keep it pretty cheap and still get something good. Good, not smokin. I will consider suggestions and could even just do a MB or processor if some else can do one or the other. Lets start with some links or sites if you are interested. I will check back shortly.DoorTech1

on Jan 15, 2013

Newegg.com always has the best deals. The problem is I don't know if they still stock mobos that use this DDR2 RAM. I have never used Tiger Direct. Geeks.com has a few decent deals.

on Jan 15, 2013

Tiger Direct may very well have more of what you're looking for, give them a look.

on Jan 15, 2013

doortech1
I detected a little attitude in that reply, but understand you feel interogated.

'Splain! What you talkin' 'bout dude.

on Jan 16, 2013

Sorry, it was bedtime for me. Could you find a board that would take your ddr2,or ddr, which it was I forget,and would take starkers processor? Could we do this for like 50 0r 60 bucks? I May have to get a prepaid card to purchase so that wolud eat up some cash. I am a poor working man, but will be glad to help if we can do it affordably. Could we collaborate on that before looking at a board\ processor bundle. Then I could have it shipped to you, not me. Can starkers do the same with the processor.

 

 

 

If nothing is found by time I get home from work, I will look online.  Heard of TIGER DIRECT?Maybe start there.Wherever it is you look, make sure they take prepaid credit cards is all.  Hope I do not sound cheap, just medium poor with my own bills. Lets see what comes of today and go from there.Doortech1

on Jan 16, 2013

Somewhere, I have a 3.0 gig processor, might be 775 socket, will look for that also.Went with my old Asus board a few years back, so it is not bad, I will let you know.

on Jan 16, 2013

Saw your suggestions as to new egg and such everyone, I am not particular to where , just how much, so find a smokin deal somewhere and we will figure out the rest after.CHEAP is the word of the day, I worked 20 hours ot last week , but want to have some money left , and I work hard for it, so be gentle please.

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