So I just got a PC reassignment at work...

[Drakan290]

Since my older PC doesn't seem to like the GPS trackers we use at work very much, I got assigned another desktop PC that will interface well with 'em. It's currently got..
P4 3.0 HT (775)
Intel i945 board
PCI E slot
1gb RAM


It's an older white Dell system. I do network admin work, and it's a little bit underpowered for a lot of tasks I do. The boss won't let me have $200 to microcenter to upgrade it to this day and age so i'm thinking of dropping $100 into it from my own money. I'm thinking a used e2180 and another gig of ram from used sales here on [H]

So my question is, do you guys ever upgrade your work PC's because the boss won't pay? It would increase productivity in my case.

Quite honestly I've got no idea on the PS. It's a generic DELL one, however it DOES have a P4 Prescott core in it and a HUGE HS/F (Think TRUE size with 6 heatpipes) so it's gotta have a decent PS in there.

 

[lowteckh]

You could prepare a file with how much more productive you would be with an upgrade and present it as a proposal to the boss. I assume you just told him casually? I see no point of cashing your own money unless you've got some stake in the company/business. That's like... working for UPS and paying for the gas.

 

[Drakan290]

You could prepare a file with how much more productive you would be with an upgrade and present it as a proposal to the boss. I assume you just told him casually? I see no point of cashing your own money unless you've got some stake in the company/business. That's like... working for UPS and paying for the gas.

I might as well... Eh. Thread closed for now.