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12-15-2005, 11:32 AM
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My first build, i need help plz!!!
i have 2 northgate computers that r identitcal. everything works on them. i got the money and the time to buil me a comp that can get on the internet fast, hold lots of music and movies, and be able to burn anything. im not into the whole gaming thing. i dont kno if i can use what i got now or should i just start from scratch. i have 2 foxconn 400m01-g-6ls. on 1 of them one of the memory slots is blown. i have 2 ISO-300 power suplies, 2 a open dvd/cd-rw. an dall cable for thes comps and 2 northgate cases. can u help me plz?? i have read most of these threads but in still confussed. i do kno something and am willing to learn more.
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12-15-2005, 02:45 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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To build a modern up to date computer you won't be able to use the power supplies or RAM out of those computers. You might be able to use the hard drives, floppy drives and optical drives. Not sure about the cases though...do you have a digital camera? If you do, take pictures of the computer (inside and out) and we'll see if anything else can be salvaged for your new build...I want to see if your existing computer cases are ATX, micro-ATX or AT.
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12-15-2005, 03:52 PM
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yes i do i took some pics but how do i send them 2 u??
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12-15-2005, 04:16 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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First thing to do is reduce the photo file size to 100kb. If you don't have a photo editor get IrfanView and use it to reduce the image file size.
Then put the files into a easy to find directory or folder. Now click on the Post Reply button and then look for the Additional Options box below the Reply to Thread box. Click on the Manage Attachments button. A box will appear where you can then upload the image file from your computer to the PC Mech servers. The pictures will appears as attachments in your post. Cricket
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12-15-2005, 04:23 PM
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pics!!
these r them sry if they r to small
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12-15-2005, 04:26 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Those pictures are too small...can't you provide larger images.
And this isn't instant messaging so can you please type out your messages fully. Thanks. Cricket
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12-15-2005, 04:38 PM
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i made them larger but they look all pixelated. i want to purchase a new case and the other board works great and so do the 2 power supplies. i tested everything. it all works i appolize for the pic and the way i was typing.
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12-15-2005, 04:43 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Lets start over...what exactly do you want to do? Do you want to build a whole new computer from the ground up or do you want to upgrade those existing computers?
Do you know the specs of those computers? Like the make and model and speed of the processors? The type of RAM they're using now? Sorry, but I'm not sure what you want to do. Cricket
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12-15-2005, 04:53 PM
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the board supports up 2 gb memory. im currently running 512 (2 256mb pc2700 sticks). it has a amd anthon prossesor. (http://www.foxconnchannel.com/picBig...m_K7V400MG.jpg) this a good pic of the mother board. i want to upgrade if i can if not i will start from scratch.
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12-15-2005, 05:25 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Okay...if you plan to upgrade, exactly what do you want to upgrade? And what's your budget?
If you plan to build from scratch, what's your budget? AMD or Intel? Cricket
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12-15-2005, 05:31 PM
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upgrade or new build
i whould love to upgrade and love to keep it under $300?? and for a new build keep it under $800. are those reasonable. like i posted before i want a pc that can get online fast and hold lots of music and movies( full length). and be able to support large programs. i gowith intel.
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12-16-2005, 01:43 AM
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For Intel processors look at an intel motherboard or an ASUS with an Intel chipset. An LGA 775 board will be more futureproof than a 478 pin board, which are on the way out.
You can reuse your hard drives and cd/dvd drives untill you can upgrade them. That foxconn motherboard is a microatx, which might mean that your old cases won't work with a full sized atx motherboard. Power supplies likely aren't aren't good enough for a new build either. Foxconn memory: Single channel, unbuffered, 2.5V DDR200/266/333, (2) 184-pin DIMM sockets, max 2GB. You will want to replace that too.
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12-16-2005, 09:43 AM
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ok i looked at boards that size and they have resonable prices. now what type of cpu should i get for an intel socket 775??
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12-16-2005, 02:50 PM
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Depending on your budget, I'd look at the 6xx series. Or a Celeron D if the budget is tight.
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12-17-2005, 03:26 PM
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If you do a lot of multitasking, a dual core processor might be appropriate.
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