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 Updating a computer.
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
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I'm getting my computer updated tomorrow guys and I was wondering if you all could let me in on what I NEED to get and what extra's I might think of getting. I definitely want a DVD/CDrom drive,a CDR drive, and a zip drive installed. I was also wondering what you guys believe is the best as far as internet connection stuff. I guess its pretty evident that modemns dont have anything on cable connections, but I really have no clue what any of that stuff is. ------------------ - Kwai-Chang Caine    | ||
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Moderator 
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just get a new one you can config your own system at www.dell.com i did one yesterday 1700 933 pent III 256mg ram 20g hard drive CD and CD rewritable just get a new one and save your self the hassle ------------------  | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 56 |
Grasshopper, Conan is correct. It's getting so cheap to buy computers today that it's not practical to upgrade a computer or build yourself. DSL and cablemodems are a good investment. They usually run from 30 to 40 dollars a month. Just make sure you ask and compare the how much data can go to and from your computer (upstream and downstream). The sales rep will know what you're talking about when you ask. As for a graphics accelerator, they usually come with a new computer and for MEM 128 to 256 MB of RAM is a good bet. Remember: Don't buy the latest and greatest computer, because in 8 to 12 months it's not going to be so great. Try dell or gateway. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 88 |
Get the T3. That's your best bet! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 230 |
T3 doesnt exactly just come in a box. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 231 |
I have a DVD drive and I wanted one so bad so I got a computer with one and ive used it 1 time(ive had this computer for a year). I really doubt youll use it because its kind of weird watchin a movie on your computer but if you think you will..go ahead. Do you think youll be playing computer games? If you are going to and want to..get a voodoo 5 card. Cable is an internet service thats like road runner or @home. DSL is digital satilite line and is alittle better then cable but now much. t1 and t3 are really expensive so unless you got alot of cheese then go ahead and get one..t1 is about 1200-1500$/mo and t3 is somewhere around 3000$/mo. Id go with cable if its provided in your area, if not try DSL. For harddrive..you can get 20 gigs for 100$ so go ahead and get that and youll be set, get some more ram so you have 128 and your computer will be alright. You could get a sound card, speakers, mouse, keyboard, webcam, or many other things if you wanted too. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 230 |
The only reason i got dvd on my pc is because i heard in the future software would be stored on them. I think it may be finally beginning to start. 3 years into my ownership of it. |
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