Why would tex get banned, I think his signature is really cool and just for that I believe he should never get banned
But that guy "The Hatter"
You can't hate on a rig unless it is running on Windows CE, Intel PI at 200mhz and 16mb of RAM then it is acceptable to encourage someone to upgrade but that was just wrong.
It that guy banned
If he caused any more problems let me know I'll talk to him about forum ediquite and reteach him the right and wrong of networking (trying to make friends) and keeping them.
Man I hate people that hate on cool people like TEX
A matter of fact he is one of the reasons I joined this forum because of his cool sig.
You can't hate on a rig unless it is running on Windows CE, Intel PI at 200mhz and 16mb of RAM then it is acceptable to encourage someone to upgrade but that was just wrong.
For your information, it's a Pentium Pro @200mhz running Win98
(yes it still runs)
BTW. Looks much better now that his post was restored.
I was just being funny, (the Pentium Pro does still run though) I currently have 4 Xp rigs, 1 dual Opteron, 1 dual Xeon. When it comes time to upgrade, now I have to decide which one.
hey thats close to the same motherboard that I was wanting to upgrade with, so its probably similar. I was wanting this one and probably an Athlon 64 3200+. That should definitely pwn my current socket 478 Cellery 2.5ghz
That's a nice board but where in the world are the PCI Express slots, without those your lossing out on the big boy graphics cards, that now only come for PCI Express.
That's a nice board but where in the world are the PCI Express slots, without those your lossing out on the big boy graphics cards, that now only come for PCI Express.
Yeah, haven't you heard? PCI-Express is where the big boys play
He probably doesn't need PCI-E at the moment, he's just getting a new motherboard and processor. He has an AGP video card but I would make room for the future....
yeah I understand what you guys are saying, but I don't feel the need to get pcie now. I picked this one out because it was JUST what I needed. I'll be keeping my current 9800pro for a while so by the time I replace it with a pcie card, it'll be time for a new mobo.
...by the time I replace it with a pcie card, it'll be time for a new mobo.
I just built my A64 system in January and followed the same logic. If I had millions in the bank I may have done it differently, it was just a matter of getting the most bang for (the few) bucks I had to spend.
yeah I dont have much money either mowing lawns, getting allowance, selling on ebay, and doing small computer-related jobs for friends, doesn't rake in the dough!
If you're on a tight budget, the best thing to do is put together a plan to upgrade in steps, rather than try to buy everything all at the same time.
I hear you, that is a perfect answer wich some people I know can't seem to comprehend.
Example my friend had a compaq presario with a Celeron 2.4ghz, 256mb ram, 52x CD-ROM drive, and some other crap then he told me ohh I'm upgrading to an Alienware Auroa...
I said what the hell are thinking and how are you going to pay for this, he told me he was going to buy it and then make monthly payments on the thing.
I told him he was crazy and could find something better and faster then ALienWare, because it is not the best, not even close. If you want the best you got to make it yourself, or go to another manufacturer, Voodoo, gamepc, Falcon, or something listed in PC magazine.
...my friend had a compaq presario with a Celeron 2.4ghz, 256mb ram, 52x CD-ROM drive, and some other crap then he told me ohh I'm upgrading to an Alienware Auroa...he told me he was going to buy it and then make monthly payments on the thing...
The sad thing is that he'll probably still be making payments long after the computer is no longer top of the line.
Alienware (and the other companies you mentioned) make some nice rigs, but you pay a hefty premium to have someone else put the rig together for you. You were right to tell him to build it himself.
yeah i agree, and don't buy it unless you can pay for it!! Don't do any monthly payment plan crap.. you'll just end up paying twice as much.
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Mt_GoatHead Cheezy KnobPflugerville (north of Austin)Icrontian
edited July 2005
My logic is to "sell, sell, sell" and offer the hand me downs to my wife so she can say "Get new stuff for both of us to have new puters". and thus my logic works! I just hope she doesn't find out I am upgrading my mobo while she is away this week. She still doesn't know I got the better CPU or that hers is my last hand me down yet.
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That made me actually laugh out loud, however mean it might be
What a dreary life I lead...
But that guy "The Hatter"
You can't hate on a rig unless it is running on Windows CE, Intel PI at 200mhz and 16mb of RAM then it is acceptable to encourage someone to upgrade but that was just wrong.
If he caused any more problems let me know I'll talk to him about forum ediquite and reteach him the right and wrong of networking (trying to make friends) and keeping them.
Man I hate people that hate on cool people like TEX
A matter of fact he is one of the reasons I joined this forum because of his cool sig.
Keep up the good work TEX
For your information, it's a Pentium Pro @200mhz running Win98
(yes it still runs)
BTW. Looks much better now that his post was restored.
I used to be in the same place as you back in the days when I didn't have money.
But that all changed and the first thing I did was upgrade.
So your still cool.
Btw back on topic, Nice Rig!
Yeah, haven't you heard? PCI-Express is where the big boys play
He probably doesn't need PCI-E at the moment, he's just getting a new motherboard and processor. He has an AGP video card but I would make room for the future....
What processor and motherboard do you have?
It took a lot for me to be able to upgrade. To give you an idea, the system I replaced was a TBird 1200 - pretty much an antique.
If you're on a tight budget, the best thing to do is put together a plan to upgrade in steps, rather than try to buy everything all at the same time.
yep thats what I meant! I can't wait.. thanks
I hear you, that is a perfect answer wich some people I know can't seem to comprehend.
Example my friend had a compaq presario with a Celeron 2.4ghz, 256mb ram, 52x CD-ROM drive, and some other crap then he told me ohh I'm upgrading to an Alienware Auroa...
I said what the hell are thinking and how are you going to pay for this, he told me he was going to buy it and then make monthly payments on the thing.
I told him he was crazy and could find something better and faster then ALienWare, because it is not the best, not even close. If you want the best you got to make it yourself, or go to another manufacturer, Voodoo, gamepc, Falcon, or something listed in PC magazine.
Alienware (and the other companies you mentioned) make some nice rigs, but you pay a hefty premium to have someone else put the rig together for you. You were right to tell him to build it himself.