Favorite and least favorite part(s)/ aspect(s) of your computer?

[DarkPacMan77]

My current computer is a Dell Dimension 4500S... it is nothing to be proud of but I love how easy it is to take apart.

favorite aspect: durable, well-built, easy to take apart

least favorite aspect: no room for expansion, had to take out my FDD for another HDD

feel free to post yours too

[MaxRat]

favorite part of my pc.... the power button...cuz when I hit it amazing things happen...

least favorite....hum....i'll get back on that...

[AnotherMuggle]

Favorite part: It wipes the floor with my mates computers

Least Favorite Part: Noisy fans (I have 3 Sharkoon Silent Eagle 2000's coming in the post) YEY

[jimmyrules712]

I like my start menu.

A few of the screws I used during installation are really bothering me.

[AnotherMuggle]

hahaha.

I'd be interesed to know what you like about the Start Menu :P

[mairving]

I am kind of fond of the screen on mine. I tried using it without a screen for awhile and it was pretty hard to surf the net or do anything for that matter.

[AnotherMuggle]

DarkPacMan77 I'd also like to know what the appeal is with taking appart a computer that can't be upgraded lol.

[AnotherMuggle]

Originally Posted by mairving I am kind of fond of the screen on mine. I tried using it without a screen for awhile and it was pretty hard to surf the net or do anything for that matter.

:O I find my PC so much easier on my eyes when I dont use the screen. I can look at it for hours without an fatigue

[Cricket]

Favorite part: I built it.

Least favorite part: I don't like my computer desk and plan to replace it.

Cricket

[catacon]

Favorite part: The sound card kicks with the 5.1 Dolby Digital Live
Least Favorite: HSF is really noisy

[jimmyrules712]

Originally Posted by mairving I am kind of fond of the screen on mine. I tried using it without a screen for awhile and it was pretty hard to surf the net or do anything for that matter.

actually I know a guy who is blind and can do more with a PC then most people I know. he has a 'talker' that talks to him everything we see on a screen, I don't see how that could work but he does it. He doesn't even keep a monitor hooked up to his PC, and has all his internet stuff set to not DL any graphics (since he doesn't use them) so his internet speed is pretty fast.

[David M]

Fav: it's fast.
Least: it's expensive.
Most frustrating: it's beyond completely comprehending how it works.

There are many things in the universe where it is easy to comprehend how they work, like a paper clip. Computers though?...forget it. I doubt there is one person on the entire planet who has a thorough knowledge of how every last bit of a computer works.

[kstatefan40]

Favorite Parts: I customized it for me, I built it, it does everything I need.

Least Favorite Parts: Windows 2000 does not have the media support or boot up time that XP does.

Overall, I couldn't ask for better.

[Nuclear Krusader]

Favourite: case and lighting.
Abhorrence: SATA controller.

[HAL9000]

I have no complaints about my computer. I have chosen my parts carefully and it has been giving me years of trouble free service. In the 1.5 years since I quite the computer biz, the only upgrade I have done is to upgrade my 17" CRT (near flat) with a 17" LCD.

[roaming_builder]

Like: I built this computer myself (with help from all of you of course), and this is the furthest I have ever been on the technology curve, I am usually SO far behind =)

Dislike: I bought my case b4 looking at any other, I literally went to best-buy and bought the first one I saw. Now looking for a better one. Also I need to come up with some cable management scheme, they are all over in there.

my 2 cents =)

[Stuey]

Originally Posted by David M There are many things in the universe where it is easy to comprehend how they work, like a paper clip. Computers though?...forget it. I doubt there is one person on the entire planet who has a thorough knowledge of how every last bit of a computer works.

Agreed. That's true about a lot of things these days - darn aggregate technologies!

Favorite aspect: it makes an awesome footrest.
Least favorite aspect: the "panic button".

Yes, the panic button, not to be confused with the power button or the reset button. I'm sure most of you have one as well.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by David M There are many things in the universe where it is easy to comprehend how they work, like a paper clip. Computers though?...forget it. I doubt there is one person on the entire planet who has a thorough knowledge of how every last bit of a computer works.

What about glc? He seems to have a good working knowledge of almost everything in a computer.

Cricket

[jimmyrules712]

Originally Posted by Cricket What about glc? He seems to have a good working knowledge of almost everything in a computer. Cricket

pretty close, he's a regular poster in every single forum section.

[HAL9000]

Define knowledge of how it works... this can go into some great depth to the point of needing an electronics engineering degree and/or doctorite in several other fields to define how it works.

[Binh]

Fav: 100% clear with lots of LEDs and Cathodes, lights up the entire house

Least fav: 100% clear with lots of LEDs and Cathodes, lights up the entire house. . . . even when I'm sleeping

[Lespaul20]

Fav: Abit's OC Guru
Not: It's getting to be pretty outdated and I don't have money to upgrade.

[Kareeser]

Originally Posted by jimmyrules812 actually I know a guy who is blind and can do more with a PC then most people I know. he has a 'talker' that talks to him everything we see on a screen, I don't see how that could work but he does it. He doesn't even keep a monitor hooked up to his PC, and has all his internet stuff set to not DL any graphics (since he doesn't use them) so his internet speed is pretty fast.

He probably uses the narrator. Press "Start-U" (that is, depress both), and the narrator turns on automatically

Favourite part: Built it myself (Never thought I'd ever be able to do that!)

Least Favourite: CPU temps that never go down even after adding fans and some minor cable management

[David M]

Originally Posted by HAL9000 Define knowledge of how it works... this can go into some great depth to the point of needing an electronics engineering degree and/or doctorite in several other fields to define how it works.

glc does have a truly amazing depth of knowledge of how computers work and I am truly awestruck sometimes at the solutions he comes up with. What I meant though is an understanding of what each gate on a silicone wafer does, what each line of code does in software package does...and so on...a much more detailed knowledge. I think its beyond comprehension for any one person.

[Tin]

Favs: Everything, especially the X-Fi and my audio setup as a whole. Onkyo amp and receiver hooked to 2 3-way Cerwin Vega floorspeakers and 2 2-way Polk Audio bookshelves. It gets very loud, and sounds incredible when playing via ASIO and a lossless audio format . Im also loving my widescreen LCD...dunno why I didnt buy one sooner.

Cons: Not a damn thing

[Propain]

Pros: does what I ask of it to do

Cons: none .. see above

[Force Flow]

Pros: It does everything I need it to.

Cons: It's starting to show it's age. I'm going to have to upgrade in the next year or two to socket 939 or conroe when the prices drop.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by Force Flow Cons: It's starting to show it's age. I'm going to have to upgrade in the next year or two to socket 939 or conroe when the prices drop.

Hey Force, what are the specs for this computer? Is it as bad as mine?

PIII 800MHz, ASUS P2B-F, 768MB PC100 RAM, 80GB 7200 RPM HDD, Matrox G200 16MB, 3COM NIC, SoundBlaster Live! Value, Lite-On DVD burner, LG DVD drive, Teac floppy, WinXP Home and a Sony 17" CRT monitor. Very old school stuff .

I plan to do a Conroe build early next year and will finally retire this computer then.

Cricket

[Force Flow]

Originally Posted by Cricket Hey Force, what are the specs for this computer? Is it as bad as mine? PIII 800MHz, ASUS P2B-F, 768MB PC100 RAM, 80GB 7200 RPM HDD, Matrox G200 16MB, 3COM NIC, SoundBlaster Live! Value, Lite-On DVD burner, LG DVD drive, Teac floppy, WinXP Home and a Sony 17" CRT monitor. Very old school stuff . I plan to do a Conroe build early next year and will finally retire this computer then.

Nah, mine's actually fairly decent. It's just not up to multitasking a million things like I tend to do.

Here's my main rig's specs:

AMD Athlon 3000 barton, Asus A7N8X Deluxe, 1GB PC3200, Promise ultra 100 TX2, 3x 80GB WD800JB, a 200GB WD2000JB (all 7200RPM with 8MB cache), a 300GB Seagate ST330062 (7200RPM SATA), ATi AIW 9600 pro, SoundBlaster Live! 5.1, Lite-on 8x DL DVD burner, Memorex 52x CDRW, XP Pro, 19" nu L921G LCD, 15" HP D2813 CRT, Logitech Z-2200

[DarkPacMan77]

Originally Posted by tomkear2006 DarkPacMan77 I'd also like to know what the appeal is with taking appart a computer that can't be upgraded lol.

OK OK OK... I just like it alright! LOL

idk, it can't be upgraded, but... at least it is well-built. some ppl don't give Dell enough credit for their systems. I am no fanboy or any of that, but, i've owned a ton of computers and this is by far the most well-built.

front side audio port works well for my speakers that I plug in also. The door is sturdy and the system is very quiet... and it is less than a foot away from my ear... so that is saying something.