Upgradingnessness

[Kantes]

Okok adviiiice people :-)

Just got a deal which gets me cost price computer supplies (reallly cheap awesome things!) and im gonna start upgrading my pc slooowly cause im broke, what you recommend for upgrading first, here's the current specs

AMD 2.6 ghz
60gb
512 ddr ram
Geforce fx 5200 128mb
15" monitor
52x cd rw
dvd rom (2 extra slots for more drives too!)
cpu fan and heatsink
4 usb 2.0 ports
400w surround sound
wireless optical rechargeable mouse

Ya i know most of those specs were pointless but im bored, what goes first?

[8 Ball]

The 15" monitor. I use to have a 15" and it totally sucked.

[TeMpEsT]

Everything looks fine at the moment except for the 15" monitor, I bet that feels like you're playing on a GameBoy.

[Kenshin]

yeah drop the 15 for something bigger and also get an AMD64 :D cause its spiffy.

[WolfmanNCSU]

Hmmm, you can up that monitor, and double you RAM. Then add a nice DVD RW to that. Sounds like some good options.

[TuckerXE]

Gotta agree with Wolfman. More RAM is usually the cheapest way to make a noticable difference in your performance. (I tried it when I was in that production of The Sound of Music and it worked really well!) ;)

[Kantes]

how does €60 (bout $75) for another 512mb of ddr ram sound? i like it lol. turns out its a 17" monitor and im blind. I was thinkin flatscreen anyways.

AMD 64 - Dreeeeeammy but waaay outta my price range, most i can get is an AMD 3000+ or a Dual amd 2.4.

DVD RW i liiike but they're actually a new release here and probably still pricey, does €112 ($130) sound a bit expensive to you guys or are they around the same price there.

Was also thinking new case cause my current one is just plain black (cept it has a blue power light!) and its boring lol, i was thinking this one

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/Silverstream/Objectstore/Images/ev-lancftblw.jpg

Plus its got a lock if i ever get paranoid bout people ****ing around with my pc. It's a gamers case by the way. Heres the specs of it tell me what you think.

Type Midi ATX Tower
M/B Configuration Std ATX
Bays (Exposed/Hidden) 10
3.5" 5 (2 x exposed / 3 x hidden)
5.25" 5 (exposed)
Expansion Slots 7
Power Supply Std ATX (Not included - See power supplies for options)
Dimensions 470H x 205W x 555D
Additional Information Supports EEB 3.0 Full ATX motherboards, Dual USB 2.0, IEEE1394 & Audio port, Tool-free design, Removable, washable dust filter for easy cleaning & repair
Window Kit

[TeMpEsT]

New case doesn't sound too bad. I'd say that should be your latest upgrade, if you want a new cathode light just get one, and you can buy other cases to fit onto the computer's chassis.

The $75 stick of 512mb RAM is a bargain, but check the type for flaws, it may be more than it seems.

[8 Ball]

**** you 17"! Get a 21" lol.

[Kantes]

Our just two screens put together...

turns out the ram is a heap of shit.

Definately going for new case probably sometime next week.

[SilentDeath]

kill the monitor

[Kantes]

Monitor is fine for now (mainly because i dont have enough to buy a new one) but i will buy one soon. I made €40 in the last two days from making two cds for someone and fixing someone elses phone (screen cracked). Im getting closer to that case!

[LavisBlade]

Does your AMD Actually run at 2.6 Ghz?

or is it AMD 2600+ there is a difference.

My 3000+ runs at 2.16 Ghz, dont get them funny numbers mixed with Pentium.

[Kantes]

nah my mistake, amd 2600+,

So anyways, i save up and i have enough money to buy a new case, Im about to order it but the place im ordering from doesnt deliver to ireland

So i know a guy in england who'll get free shipping from it so i decide ill send it to him and pay him to send it on to me. But i gotta use paypal to pay him the money for the case and shipping. This means my dads credit card

I go in with the money to give to my dad, what does he say?

"no way are you buying a new case thats a stupid idea"

So after me saving up for weeks (i dont have a job) and having my heart set on getting this new case, my dad wont let me get it cause he's a prick.

[WolfmanNCSU]

Ouch, sorry to hear that.

[Kantes]

Ya im so annoyed now i really liked that case :'(

heres the specs

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?LAN-CFISBW

and of course... the picture..

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/Silverstream/Objectstore/Images/ev-lancfisbw.jpg