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It's going to be hard -- not to mention comparatively more expensive -- to find more RAM for your (free) Dimension desktop.

But I'm starting to get confused here... I though you wanted a new system for gaming, right? (Is there something that I've missed?)
 
I do, But everytime i think im ready i see potentialy a ton faster stuff coming. Im Just going to Jump into a laptop when i get my Money, And see what happens from there.
 
jman888 said:
I do, But everytime i think im ready i see potentialy a ton faster stuff coming. Im Just going to Jump into a laptop when i get my Money, And see what happens from there.
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If you're worried about you hardware quickly becoming obsolete, going with a laptop seems like exactly the opposite of what you should do. Instead I would do a cheaper build and upgrade more frequently.
 
Well they say they will buy me a desktop but im afraid i'll screw up between now and then.But i am assuming i wont now.
 
jman888 said:
Well they say they will buy me a desktop but im afraid i'll screw up between now and then.But i am assuming i wont now.
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What the... Go have to your local counselor, do some self-confidence exercises, do some exercises, period (supposedly, scientifically, they found it helps with self-confidence), then come back when you're ready to actually BUILD something like a man! Or manly woman. Or just a self-confident person.

Also bring your reason and logic, please. Don't leave it unfed and uncared in its basement cage.
 
jman888 said:
Wow, Im definately waiting to spend my money, if they still get me a desktop i'll buy a Studio 15 , If not i'll probally build that.
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jman888 said:
I do, But everytime i think im ready i see potentialy a ton faster stuff coming. Im Just going to Jump into a laptop when i get my Money, And see what happens from there.
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jman888 said:
Well they say they will buy me a desktop but im afraid i'll screw up between now and then.But i am assuming i wont now.
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STOP. RIGHT NOW. JUST. STOP.

Stop waiting for the next big thing. New parts are arriving all the time. Yes, many of them are better than the "old" stuff, but that doesn't mean that you have to have it.

Stop being so indecisive. We've given you plenty of ways you could build this system. And there's really no wrong way to do this. If you want a good gaming rig, you have two options -- a $550 build and a $1000 build. If you don't want to build it yourself, take advantage of that refurbished Dell desktop deal (assuming it's still on the table). If you want something mobile, get a laptop -- any laptop, for all I care.

But make up your mind. This is not life or death -- it's just a computer; you could always upgrade it later. But it makes no sense to be spending a lot of money on updating an antique that could barely run Minesweeper when you could buy or build a decent computer for around $500 (or less, even).

Let us know what you're going to do.
 
tiraides said:
STOP. RIGHT NOW. JUST. STOP.

Stop waiting for the next big thing. New parts are arriving all the time. Yes, many of them are better than the "old" stuff, but that doesn't mean that you have to have it.

Stop being so indecisive. We've given you plenty of ways you could build this system. And there's really no wrong way to do this. If you want a good gaming rig, you have two options -- a $550 build and a $1000 build. If you don't want to build it yourself, take advantage of that refurbished Dell desktop deal (assuming it's still on the table). If you want something mobile, get a laptop -- any laptop, for all I care.

But make up your mind. This is not life or death -- it's just a computer; you could always upgrade it later. But it makes no sense to be spending a lot of money on updating an antique that could barely run Minesweeper when you could buy or build a decent computer for around $500 (or less, even).

Let us know what you're going to do.
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:pMinesweeper:D LOL
Oh that was good.

Seriously though jman888 you just have to bit the bullet. Its like buying a new car the second you drive it off the lot it depreciates by 15%. The PC hardware component game is an ever changing animal. Next week there will always be something faster and cooler coming out. That's true 52 weeks a year.
In my case last month I decided to bite the bullet and put together a super cheap [$500] rig. Due to the low cost I had to make some sacrifices; but I tried to make them in a way where I left myself some upgrade path ways. I went with an E7200 and GigabtyeP45 mobo combo for savings. 4gb of ram and for the video card super cheap 3870. I only have a 1280x1024 display so it was not so bad.
No one month later, sure sometimes I look at the Q6600 or the Q8400 and wonder if I should have spent the extra $50. Or I see 4850's are now only about $55AR more than the 3870 I got last month. But that's always going to be true no matter when you buy and what you buy. I take solace knowing come Christmas time or whenever if I want a bigger faster cpu I can drop one in. In a few months the gpus I'm eyeing will all be cheaper. I can pick up a 22" for probably less than $150 soon.
My advice is this. Bite the bullet. Know when working with a budget there will be corners you have to cut. Select components you can upgrade down the road. And most importantly enjoy the process. Computing is fun and enjoyable not a source a stress and anguish.
All the best to you :)
 
Ok, I will do this. Keep My Money and if they buy me a desktop i'll buy myself a laptop, If not i'll build. Now i have that solid.

Lol, I've been waiting ever since i was considering a 7600GT or paying up for 7900GS
I am kinda indecisive but now i cant wait any longer.
 
My parents Will Decide Next Report Card, Now i've just gotta get my Grades up and homework in. But i am decided now.

I hope the Computer exchange has a cheap AGP card For something Like Wow.

Im sure i could get that dell to have a gig as the community center is now upgrading from tons of older ones with random amounts of ram.
Just take some from each.
 
One More thing, Would Windows 2000 (Yes 2k)
Run on one of these? Because i do have a old copy of 2k... And could buy a vista upgrade disk later.

Also could i use the vista licence from my laptop when building a pc(doubt it)
But i did have a good laptop with vista but it had its screen cracked..
 
jman888 said:
One More thing, Would Windows 2000 (Yes 2k)
Run on one of these? Because i do have a old copy of 2k... And could buy a vista upgrade disk later.

Also could i use the vista licence from my laptop when building a pc(doubt it)
But i did have a good laptop with vista but it had its screen cracked..
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This thread is classic! :)

If I were you Jman, I wouldn't worry about a computer until your report card comes out, and concentrate on your grades. Get all A's and no telling what your parents will step you up to!

Either way good luck to you little brother. :D

edit: Windows 2000?? :confused: :eek:
 
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I can't help you any more.

I'll come back when you're actually ready to build or buy a new machine.
 
tiraides said:
I can't help you any more.
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LOL!:)

I'm feeling a bit helpful (And I like being amused):
No Win2K will most likely not work since the vast majority of drivers these days are developed for XP, Vista as well as their Server counterparts. But not Win 2K. And no you cannot use the Vista license from your laptop on a desktop PC as that will be against the MS EULA.
 
jman888 said:
My parents Will Decide Next Report Card, Now i've just gotta get my Grades up and homework in. But i am decided now.

I hope the Computer exchange has a cheap AGP card For something Like Wow.

Im sure i could get that dell to have a gig as the community center is now upgrading from tons of older ones with random amounts of ram.
Just take some from each.
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Check the [H] FS forum. Always find old agp cards there for cheap.
 
jman888 said:
My parents Will Decide Next Report Card, Now i've just gotta get my Grades up and homework in. But i am decided now.

I hope the Computer exchange has a cheap AGP card For something Like Wow.

Im sure i could get that dell to have a gig as the community center is now upgrading from tons of older ones with random amounts of ram.
Just take some from each.
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So, how were your grades jman?
 
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