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So the computer finally is showing it's age

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So the computer finally is showing it's age

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It's taken me awhile to start this thread, sorry. I know this may end up in flame wars. Again I am sorry.

So everyone knows my situation. Well those close to me on this site do. My computer is finally showing signs of how old it truly is. Keep in mind my computer has a Pentium 4 processor so I am guessing this setup to be almost ten years old. The problem, even after a few friends helped me here with a new hard drive and more memory, is the rest of the system. The processor can't keep up with the newer operating systems. I'm having a hard time just running XP. Found out the other day my DVD Burner drive is almost dead as it will read disc sometimes and other times it will not. Monitor is on it's last legs as well. Hard to read anything and the brightness is going out. It's an old CRT Dell monitor that is almost as old as the tower.

As Starkers had told you this computer is my main way to communicate with the things that are important in my life. So I was hoping someone out there had a few newer parts I could install to extend the life of the machine a bit. Nothing special. I already have DDR2 memory and a newer hard drive. Just need a few other things.

So carry on. Discuss I guess.

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Reply #76 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting doortech1, reply 74

Very nice find RND, just a little more than I can swing. I would like to get a cpu fan with the board so Kona is safe. So, I think we have a board lined up, waiting on Starkers for input on the ram style Kona has and whether it will fit.

You normally get a fan with the CPU itself. It's a shame I have very little money otherwise I'd be more than happy to help.

Reply #77 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think thats awesome, but I am okay on my end for the board and fan. I will see about the cost of shipping a lcd, maybe way too much, will keep you in mind and thanks .I am concerned about the psu though. Wonder if that will be a problem?

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Reply #78 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting doortech1, reply 73
You can also upgrade from klop to klod

I have no idea what you are talking about.

I took out the DVD Burner, took it apart, cleaned the lens and got rid of the dust inside the drive. After putting it back together and putting it back in my computer the drive still will not read DVDs.

Reply #79 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting roflmfaoo, reply 76

Quoting doortech1, reply 74
Very nice find RND, just a little more than I can swing. I would like to get a cpu fan with the board so Kona is safe. So, I think we have a board lined up, waiting on Starkers for input on the ram style Kona has and whether it will fit.

You normally get a fan with the CPU itself. It's a shame I have very little money otherwise I'd be more than happy to help.

 

The processor is used and coming from Starkers, so I am unsure if it has one . :grin:

Reply #80 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting kona0197, reply 78

Quoting doortech1, reply 73You can also upgrade from klop to klod

I have no idea what you are talking about.

I took out the DVD Burner, took it apart, cleaned the lens and got rid of the dust inside the drive. After putting it back together and putting it back in my computer the drive still will not read DVDs.

 

 

Sorry Kona, it is a firmware upgrade and I believe I stated the wrong abbreviations. Could just check for update though.

Reply #81 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting doortech1, reply 74
waiting on Starkers for input on the ram style Kona has and whether it will fit.

Hey guy's i have a ton of spare ram lying around all different types if that helps him!

always willing to help!!

just throwing my two cents in...lol

Ed...

Reply #83 from WinCustomize Forums Top

@kona        yes i do 

Reply #84 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I will PM you later. Thanks!!

Reply #85 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting roflmfaoo, reply 76
You normally get a fan with the CPU itself. It's a shame I have very little money otherwise I'd be more than happy to help.

Yes, that's normally the case, but I am working on a budget and to send one from Australia would cost a tad over 50 bucks, hence my sending the CPU only.  I'm hoping somebody in the US has one they can spare, it would make the package viable and kona could be up and running in no time.

Quoting doortech1, reply 77
I am okay on my end for the board and fan.

Okay, that's great, we're almost in business. :thumbsup: |-) If somebody had a spare DVD ROM laying round we'd be laughing. :w00t:

So about this LCD monitor, could you manage it if we could get some donations to cover the postage? I mean, if a few people chipped in a few bucks each it needn't cost anyone an arm or a leg.

@ Jaroepz, some DDR2 would be great and give his memory a boost. Thank you. :thumbsup:

Reply #86 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting starkers, reply 85
If somebody had a spare DVD ROM laying round we'd be laughing.

Sata?  I'll contribute a DVD RW.

Reply #87 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yeah my setup is SATA. Thanks!!

Reply #88 from WinCustomize Forums Top

PM me your addy, Kona.

Reply #89 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting starkers, reply 85
some DDR2 would be great and give his memory a boost. Thank you

Ok will do, no problem and your welcome! im glad i could help...

Reply #90 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yay, how I love it when a plan comes together.  Thanks, Jim, you're a legend. :thumbsup: |-)

Reply #91 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting starkers, reply 90
Thanks, Jim, you're a legend.

In my own mind.... *_*     :moo:

Reply #92 from WinCustomize Forums Top

This is working out so great. Once Kona gets the stuff he'll have Win 7 to boot. It'll be a couple more weeks though before I have the cash to send it. We're gonna have so much fun. Thanks guys! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Oh....will it be able to handle Win 7? If not I'll send the XP disc too.

Reply #93 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I was thinking about Windows 8.

Reply #94 from WinCustomize Forums Top

What a night, I wake up and all the sudden, Kona is in line to receive all he needs, almost. I have no response to a psu yet. Kona, what do you have know .Wattage, plugs?

Reply #95 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The power supply I am running now is a 250 Watt PSU. It has 4 molex connectors. I had to use a SATA adapter to run the hard drive. It's about 10 years old.

Reply #96 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting kona0197, reply 93
I was thinking about Windows 8.

 

 

Yeah, well, stop it.LOL.

Reply #97 from WinCustomize Forums Top

That is tiny, you need bigger, anyone have one and the means to ship?

Reply #98 from WinCustomize Forums Top

If I got a psu also, I am pushing a hundred bucks and I am not sure I can, so if anyone has a psu that would free me up to consider a lcd shipment.

Reply #99 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting doortech1, reply 98
If I got a psu also, I am pushing a hundred bucks and I am not sure I can, so if anyone has a psu that would free me up to consider a lcd shipment.

 

 

 

 

I found a psu for 25bucks, sata ready and 450watt or 550 cant recall now. I have weeks where 25 bucks would save my life, but, I will try to swing it. That does however bury me and I believe the monitor would be out without contributions. I will try getting a ballpark figure on shipping still though.

 

 

So, hopefully, if no disasters occur, A mb, heatsink and psu should be coming your way. You have a ram upgrade and processor, adn a dvdRW. So, unless you have a trackball mouse, you should be in good shape compared to now.

Reply #100 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Well hopefully we can get someone on board to help with shipping. Without a new monitor all of this is almost a wasted effort. The one I have now is very dim and out of focus. I have tried everything to fix it. It's just very old.

Talk to everyone later. Thanks for all everyone has done, I really appreciate it.