Someone said I need a new computer b/c mine is getting outdated... are they right? I use it for browsing, IM, word processing, spreadsheets, dvd playback, iTunes stuff inc streaming audio...
XP SP 2 (no intention to get vista)
3 ghz P4 w/ hyper threading... 1 mb l2 cache... 800 mhz fsb
1 gb pc 3200 ram
160 gb 7200 rpm hd
96 mb vram via integrated intel extreme graphics 2
2006-09-20 03:13:15 · 17 answers · asked by metsfan6986 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
No absolutely not. Keep it.
That machine would also run Vista if necessary.
2006-09-20 03:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What u have is newer than mine...
And your description, is less than my own usage.
I do a heck of a lot more than your list, with a 650mhz P3
w/768meg ram but I have 500gig of HD (w/4 computers even slower).
I am in the process of replacing two of the slowest with 2 new fast & current.
Your system isnt even close to outdated..
Whoever told u that is a fool.
I would however always recommend as much ram as u can afford.
2006-09-20 03:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by pcreamer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound fine to me, not unless you juss want something faster.
You can pick one up for about $495 it is and emachine not sure how good they are but they are fairly fast.
Then you can always buy a dell and spend a whole lot of money on a computer with things that you will not ever use.
Stay with what you have if you like it .
2006-09-20 03:20:30 · answer #3 · answered by Tom Sawyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that spec list is what you have now that is absolutely more than adequate for what you're using it for.
I have a nearly 10 year old computer that does all that you mentioned and works perfectly.
Cheaper speed upgrades come in more ram, but 1GB is plenty enough for your uses. It wouldn't be cost efficient to buy more.
2006-09-20 03:16:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't upgrade because someone else says you're out of date. I've said this many times, if the computer does what you need it to do and does it quickly enough, don't worry about it. Only gamers need the extreme performance of the most recent videocards, etc.
2006-09-20 03:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why anyone would say you need a new computer!! I'm sure there are MANY people using a more outdated one than those specs you just posted.
2006-09-20 03:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy an Acer Centrino Duo Aspire 5672 ...its super cool. However, it costs you about $3000.
2006-09-20 03:21:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have such a nice and powerful pc that you should not be sad as the people are jelous of you power and so they are just willing to make you quit from your pc.
2006-09-20 04:26:28 · answer #8 · answered by bittu2078 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are saying the config of you computer or asking for a new one.
i think this is a very new stuff u are having.
use it for next 2 years, then ask the same question again, i will guide you for new one.
happy computing, ........
2006-09-20 03:18:09 · answer #9 · answered by shahjigu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that system is running slow, clean out the junk and do a maintenance.
2006-09-20 03:23:41 · answer #10 · answered by Whoa_Phat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋