Desktops - August 2007

My brother has been messing around with computers lately, mainly on the internet, and my dad and i arent comfortable with him using our respective PCs. i have an old computer (im writing the specs from memory):

Pentium III 800 Mhz intel processor
256 MB RAM(actually less, about 204)
50 Gb HDD
56k modem

cant remember anything else.
Do you think this old heap of junk can be cleaned up and given to him until its beyond repair? its 8 years old.

another thing is that it has win98 installed. i want to reformat it but dad lost the installation disk years back, when i was a kid. win98 doesnt have support anymore, so now what... is there another (hopefully free) OS that can be installed on thes specs? or should i just leave the OS as is?

thanks for your help.

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2007-08-10 14:12:11 · 5 answers · asked by Rastafarianhobo 4

Looking for a desktop not labtop, thanks for all you who help.!

2007-08-10 14:01:52 · 12 answers · asked by liquidburn34 1

Going to Osan AB would it be benificial to buy a lap top computer and do they have connection to phone lines for the lap top in the airmans rooms.

2007-08-10 13:46:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im thinking about buying parts for a computer. a 18x cd-dvd drive, 1GB (2x512mb), MSI 945P Neo5-F LGA 775 Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard, Intel pentium 4 processor 3.2ghz, and running windows xp home edition. how much would you pay for this computer?

2007-08-10 13:39:12 · 4 answers · asked by Josh 2

I want to install a new OS on my old emachines T1840. I can't decide on a linux distro. I need something that will run fast on this old computer. So far I've thought about Damn Small Linux and xUbuntu. What other distros are for low performance computers.

The specs are:
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
CPU: Intel® Celeron® Processor 1.80GHz (w/128KB L2 cache & 400MHz FSB)
Chipset: Intel® 845GL chipset
Memory: 128MB DDR (PC2100)
Hard Drive: 40GB HDD
Optical Drive: 40 × 12x40 Max. CD-RW Drive; 16x DVD Drive; 3.5" 1.44MB FDD
Video: Intel® Extreme Graphics 3D (845GL shared)
Sound: AC '97 Audio
Network: 10/100Mbps built-in Ethernet
Modem: 56K ITU v.92-ready Fax/Modem
Peripherals: Keyboard, Wheel Mouse, Stereo Speakers
Ports/Other: 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 on front), 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, 2 PS/2, Mic-In & Head Phone jack on front, Audio-In & Out, 3 PCI slots (2 available)
Dimensions: 7.25"W x 14.125"H x 16"

2007-08-10 12:54:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know if I could delete the "old"ones on both flss.and if it will cause any harm to comp.Thank You.Gilbert

2007-08-10 12:08:20 · 1 answers · asked by Gilbert 4

2007-08-10 10:34:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-10 10:33:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

whats your thoughts on;

speed/GHz - whats a good processor speed,
AMD vs Intel, quad core vs dual core?

brand - Dell, HP, Compaq, Gateway

vista - premium vs ultimate...
i already use vista premium & i like it so far, i just wonder if the upgrade to ultimate is worth the extra cost
thanks for your input!

2007-08-10 10:31:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-10 08:21:28 · 13 answers · asked by Jessica 3

How difficult is it to replace the disc drive of a Gateway Computer?

2007-08-10 08:19:03 · 4 answers · asked by bcjpick 1

Ive found some really good deals on Apple computers that are used. DO you think its a safe idea to buy one? And if so which are the most reliable websites or stores

2007-08-10 06:51:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-10 06:49:30 · 8 answers · asked by speedracer989 2

I installed a trial version of norton on my computer and ran a cleanup scan. when the cleanup finished i thought it had deleted all my files so i downloaded my backup files now i have duplicate files of everything. help!!!!

2007-08-10 06:29:54 · 3 answers · asked by purifiedp 1

select windows xp on selected item ?

2007-08-10 06:29:26 · 8 answers · asked by Roc my boat 1

I'm planning on buying a new CPU in order to upgrade from my Intel Core2Duo e4300 (1.8 Ghz) which runs at 800mhz FSB.
But the new CPU (intel 6600) says that it runs at 1066 FSB and my motherboard only runs up to 800Mhz.


Will it be able to run on my motherboard? (I don't mind if the 800mhz fsb takes a bit of a toll on the performance)

P.S. The motherboard does not allow me to overclock the FSB.

2007-08-10 05:57:18 · 5 answers · asked by jason 2

I can remove the one side panel but I can't remove the other side. I need the other side removed to take 1 screw out, can anyone help with this? It is a Dell computer tower. I am pretty decent with computers but I need help with this. Someone, anyone?

2007-08-10 05:45:59 · 7 answers · asked by vlfranklin1999 5

Hi,
My PC has an AMD 6000+ CPU 7950 Graphics with 512mb DDR2 Ram should I change this setup for a Quad Core setup with 2x 8600GT Graphics and 4GB 800Mhz DDr Ram or should i wait for AMDs offering! I use my PC for Gaming mainley.

2007-08-10 00:20:42 · 9 answers · asked by joe11112222002 1

i was wondering if anyone could help me decide what desktop computer to buy, it is only going to be used for school work and internet and it won't be used for any thing inparticular e.g. movie making/editing.
Thank You

2007-08-09 23:45:36 · 4 answers · asked by jiggy_jog 1

Which one is the best Operating System?

2007-08-09 22:58:15 · 12 answers · asked by mg2soekl 1

it was working fine a few weeks ago but now it wont read any sort of disc can some one please help me i have no idea what to do. even if i click on my computer the icon it won't show up(the disc drive icon on the my computer screen)
+ it is a disc drive built into the tower.

2007-08-09 22:11:48 · 7 answers · asked by mardaveboy 1

2007-08-09 22:10:14 · 9 answers · asked by king_of_lankawi 1

I tried doing what you suggested, and still no sound, could there be anything else that could be causing this problem? I'm trying to illiminate all possible problems before I have to say that the part is defective!

2007-08-09 17:42:14 · 2 answers · asked by musicman4.geo 2

ok i am thinking of byeing a mac but i dont want the software on it i want windows is it possible deleat mac and install the windows as my operating system?

2007-08-09 17:05:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It worked fine before, but a couple weeks ago when I tried to put on a DVD, all of a sudden my DVD player on my computer told me it's been configured for region 2 DVDs, and it won't play region 1 DVDs until it's reconfigured. So I tried to reconfigure it but it won't let me. But it's never had a problem before; I don't know why all of a sudden it decided to reconfigure itself to region 2. I don't even own region any 2 DVDs. I know something about a firmware that's supposed to fix the problem if I downloaded it, but the manufacturer of my DVD drive is Oak Technologies or something, and I can't find the firmware for that.

2007-08-09 16:25:26 · 2 answers · asked by Maus 7

I really want the new imac that was announced on August 7 but im not sure if I should wait for Leopard, there new operating system. IF I did get one could I just upgrade it to leopard when it came out? Or do u think I should wait?

2007-08-09 16:14:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my mom offered me a emachines windows xp computer for 200 dollars. Should I buy it or get a computer with vista. if I bought it what would I be missing out on and is it worth 200 dollars

2007-08-09 15:49:12 · 5 answers · asked by Vinvent 1

I want it to be brand new and want to find the best possible price. So if you know a good place besides like Ebay which I will check out please let me know. Thank you

2007-08-09 14:51:05 · 8 answers · asked by Aunt Tita 2

I am running windows XP with a AMD sempron 2300+ processer.

now according to everest my Motherboard temp is 36c (97F)
the processor is running at 63c (145F)
and harddrive is at 40c (104F)

i am not gaming just have the internet going and my messengers.

I only have 28 processers running in total and the side of my PC is off.

How can i cool things down a bit as i think its very hot to be safe

2007-08-09 13:40:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my dads getting me a mac book for my birthday (tommorow) atleast i hope he is ;P. i wanted to know if i should still stick with the macbook, or get a reguar pc. the people at bestbuy said i can put windows XP on my mac, so i can play on windows OR mac, or both at the same time. the highschool that im going to uses macs (so does every onther school ive been to) so i was wondering if that would be an advantage for me. the down side to the mac is that the web cam that comes with it only works with " i-chat" (you can only chat with people who hav other macs. so? what should i do?

2007-08-09 13:39:08 · 6 answers · asked by pigrabbit 1