The Perpetual Upgrade Thread

Matt555 · 18-08-2006, 01:13 PM

Hopefully in the next couple of month's I'll be using a laptop.
Probably something along the lines of:

Core DUO 1.6GHz CPU
1GB DDR2 RAM
80GB HDD
Basic graphics as they're not really needed for general use, I don't really play games.

Impotence · 23-08-2006, 02:06 AM

Soon, I'll be sitting on:

AMD 64 AM2 X2 4200+
1 Gb DDR2 Ram
250GB SATA2 HDD

Matt555 · 30-08-2006, 03:41 PM

Well I'm going to be getting my laptop in the next couple of weeks.
My Grandad gave me a cheque for £1,000 today (as a kind of 'Well done for getting into Uni - here's some money for your laptop etc'), I'm going to be spending a little over £700 on this laptop.

It's got Core DUO (1.66GHz, 2MB Cache), 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD and decent enough graphics for me.

I may call them about the 'low cost double memory offer' and see how much that is, if it's not too expensive, I'll probably get it.

It'll certainly put this pile of junk to shame, w00t!!

megamaced · 31-08-2006, 12:03 AM

The 256MB of additional RAM I bought (768MB total) a few months back was all I needed then. But now that I use VMware a fair amount I've found that I still don't have enough! I'll probably be looking to upgrade to at least a GB, probably 1.5GB.

My processor isn't that poweful either. I am suprised that my Celly 2.8 can (just about) handle running two OSes at the same time. I might consider getting a P4 (socket 478) but my computer is an emachines so it would be like putting a turbo engine into an old Morris Minor

Matt555 · 01-09-2006, 02:21 PM

Okay - my plan to get that laptop might change - I was thinking of spending £700 (the cheque clears on Monday) but on Monday I'm going to see my other Grandparents - they want to give me some money too

So we shall see what happens...

*mysterious noises as Matt fades away into smoke*

w00t

Chris_ · 01-09-2006, 11:00 PM

You rich b******, lol, I wish I was going into uni.

Onto my plans, I've just purchased my new 19" LCD monitor, which I haven't even switched on (with a functional PC) because my Asus motherboard is being repaired (second one in 6/7 months).

So, if it fails on me again, I'll hopefully be purchasing a new DFI Lanparty mobo (yay), and maybe some more XMS ram (another 1GB).

Willz · 02-09-2006, 09:40 AM

You should of got the DFI Lanparty mobo to start with :p, i got put of DFI coz my mobo (DFI INFINITY) for my pentium 4 cpu was faulty at first time it was turned on.

Matt555 · 04-09-2006, 03:32 PM

Okay I've just ordered my new laptop - it's better than what I was going to get.

£800 got me:

1.66GHz Core DUO (2MB Cache)
2GB DDR2 RAM
120GB HDD
128MB Dedicated ATI1400 Graphics
15.4" Widescreen Display.
Built in: Bluetooth, Webcam and 5-in-1 Media Card Reader.

Not bad eh?!

Linky

Exfoliate · 04-09-2006, 05:27 PM

That's impressive, 2gig's is sweet and the gfx solution is actually pretty decent.

Willz · 04-09-2006, 06:34 PM

Core Duo, aint that dual core :s, damn you change you mind alot lol.

Matt555 · 04-09-2006, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willz

Core Duo, aint that dual core :s, damn you change you mind alot lol.

Yes it is dual core ^_^

I don't follow though - check my previous posts - There's 3 where I'm considering Core DUO.

See below:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt555

Hopefully in the next couple of month's I'll be using a laptop.
Probably something along the lines of:

Core DUO 1.6GHz CPU
1GB DDR2 RAM
80GB HDD
Basic graphics as they're not really needed for general use, I don't really play games.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt555

Well I'm going to be getting my laptop in the next couple of weeks.
My Grandad gave me a cheque for £1,000 today (as a kind of 'Well done for getting into Uni - here's some money for your laptop etc'), I'm going to be spending a little over £700 on this laptop.

It's got Core DUO (1.66GHz, 2MB Cache), 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD and decent enough graphics for me.

I may call them about the 'low cost double memory offer' and see how much that is, if it's not too expensive, I'll probably get it.

It'll certainly put this pile of junk to shame, w00t!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt555

Okay I've just ordered my new laptop - it's better than what I was going to get.

£800 got me:

1.66GHz Core DUO (2MB Cache)
2GB DDR2 RAM
120GB HDD
128MB Dedicated ATI1400 Graphics
15.4" Widescreen Display.
Built in: Bluetooth, Webcam and 5-in-1 Media Card Reader.

Not bad eh?!

Linky

Willz · 04-09-2006, 06:44 PM

Ah yea, i thought you were going to get an Intel Centrino.

Matt555 · 04-09-2006, 06:47 PM

Centrino isn't a type of CPU - Centrino is a mixture of Intel parts.

For something to carry the 'Centrino' label it must have:

Intel CPU
Intel Based WiFi
Intel Chipset.

Willz · 04-09-2006, 06:51 PM

Yea i kind of know lol

, just keep forgetting and need to be told

harrack52 · 06-09-2006, 06:44 PM

I might be getting this new nvidia offering.
XFX Geforce 7900GS PVT71PUDE3 Video Card - Retail at Newegg.com

I won't be buying there though. I guess Canadians aren't worthy enough !

18-08-2006, 01:13 PM	#61 (permalink) Top
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Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Well I'm going to be getting my laptop in the next couple of weeks. My Grandad gave me a cheque for £1,000 today (as a kind of 'Well done for getting into Uni - here's some money for your laptop etc'), I'm going to be spending a little over £700 on this laptop. It's got Core DUO (1.66GHz, 2MB Cache), 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD and decent enough graphics for me. I may call them about the 'low cost double memory offer' and see how much that is, if it's not too expensive, I'll probably get it. It'll certainly put this pile of junk to shame, w00t!! __________________ Last edited by Matt555; 30-08-2006 at 03:57 PM.

31-08-2006, 12:03 AM	#64 (permalink) Top
megamaced Geek Geek Geek! Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 24 Male Posts: 3,411 Times Helpful: 346 My Mood: Shocked Status: Offline My Computer	The 256MB of additional RAM I bought (768MB total) a few months back was all I needed then. But now that I use VMware a fair amount I've found that I still don't have enough! I'll probably be looking to upgrade to at least a GB, probably 1.5GB. My processor isn't that poweful either. I am suprised that my Celly 2.8 can (just about) handle running two OSes at the same time. I might consider getting a P4 (socket 478) but my computer is an emachines so it would be like putting a turbo engine into an old Morris Minor __________________ "A computer is like air conditioning: it becomes useless when you open windows". ~Linus Torvalds

01-09-2006, 02:21 PM	#65 (permalink) Top
Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Okay - my plan to get that laptop might change - I was thinking of spending £700 (the cheque clears on Monday) but on Monday I'm going to see my other Grandparents - they want to give me some money too So we shall see what happens... mysterious noises as Matt fades away into smoke w00t __________________

01-09-2006, 11:00 PM	#66 (permalink) Top
Chris_ Excalibur Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 16 Male Posts: 220 Times Helpful: 19 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	You rich b****, lol, I wish I was going into uni. Onto my plans, I've just purchased my new 19" LCD monitor, which I haven't even switched on (with a functional PC) because my Asus motherboard is being repaired (second one in 6/7 months). So, if it fails on me again, I'll hopefully be purchasing a new DFI Lanparty mobo (yay), and maybe some more XMS ram (another 1GB). __________________ My system:** AMD Athlon 64 3500+ @ Stock 2.21 GHz (Skt 939 Venice) HT: 5x - FSB: 200 - Multiplier: x11 VCore: 1.40v Artic Cooling Silencer 64 Ultra TC - Idle 33°C - Load 4?°C! (2 GB) Corsair XMS3200 4x512MB Dual Channel 2.5-3-3-7-2T Gainward Bliss 7800GT 512MB "Goes Like Hell" 450/1300 LG DVD+RW Dual Layer Black 16x8x8x6x5 Western Digital 160GB SATA 8MB Cache Seagate 320GB External USB2 Asus A8N-SLi Premium Sennhesier HD 555 Open Headphones

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Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,234 Times Helpful: 150 My Mood: Lurking Status: Offline My Computer	You should of got the DFI Lanparty mobo to start with :p, i got put of DFI coz my mobo (DFI INFINITY) for my pentium 4 cpu was faulty at first time it was turned on. __________________

04-09-2006, 03:32 PM	#68 (permalink) Top
Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Okay I've just ordered my new laptop - it's better than what I was going to get. £800 got me: 1.66GHz Core DUO (2MB Cache) 2GB DDR2 RAM 120GB HDD 128MB Dedicated ATI1400 Graphics 15.4" Widescreen Display. Built in: Bluetooth, Webcam and 5-in-1 Media Card Reader. Not bad eh?! Linky __________________

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Exfoliate Captain Dial-up Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,258 Times Helpful: 223 Status: Offline My Computer	That's impressive, 2gig's is sweet and the gfx solution is actually pretty decent. __________________

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Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,234 Times Helpful: 150 My Mood: Lurking Status: Offline My Computer	Core Duo, aint that dual core :s, damn you change you mind alot lol. __________________

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Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,234 Times Helpful: 150 My Mood: Lurking Status: Offline My Computer	Ah yea, i thought you were going to get an Intel Centrino. __________________

04-09-2006, 06:47 PM	#73 (permalink) Top
Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Centrino isn't a type of CPU - Centrino is a mixture of Intel parts. For something to carry the 'Centrino' label it must have: Intel CPU Intel Based WiFi Intel Chipset. __________________

04-09-2006, 06:51 PM	#74 (permalink) Top
Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,234 Times Helpful: 150 My Mood: Lurking Status: Offline My Computer	Yea i kind of know lol , just keep forgetting and need to be told __________________

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harrack52 Supreme Geek Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 1,638 Times Helpful: 16 My Mood: Sick Status: Offline My Computer	I might be getting this new nvidia offering. XFX Geforce 7900GS PVT71PUDE3 Video Card - Retail at Newegg.com I won't be buying there though. I guess Canadians aren't worthy enough !

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