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PostSubject: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeFri May 18, 2012 3:48 pm

Processor:AMD Turion dual-core


3834 MB of ram (that's what the box says)


Default clock rate 2.4 GHz (it usually runs at 792 MHz (anyone know how to fix it?(without overclocking)))

GPU:ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250


(hp pavilion dv5-2135dx(I got it Christmas 2010))

anything i'm forgetting?




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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeFri May 18, 2012 3:50 pm

damnit wrong topic, requesting lock...
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeFri May 18, 2012 5:05 pm

Aqueous wrote:
damnit wrong topic, requesting lock...
I'll just move it to the Off-Topic Area instead.
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeFri May 18, 2012 7:23 pm

AMD Turion is extremely dated. That it's a dual core only compounds the 'trashiness' of it, I'm afraid. You're missing info on your GPU, or graphics card. That could be your saving grace.
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeFri May 18, 2012 9:55 pm

updated with gpu ... now todo: complain at mother for <censored>
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeFri May 18, 2012 10:21 pm

Yep, that's shit.

Time to buy a new comp, methinks.
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeFri May 18, 2012 10:24 pm

okay then ... should i save up ~1500 for an epic beast comp or get a slightly better one in a few years?
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeFri May 18, 2012 10:42 pm

Aqueous wrote:
okay then ... should i save up ~1500 for an epic beast comp or get a slightly better one in a few years?

Save up 650$ and build your own. Use this for advice:
Tomshardware i5 2400 Build

Spend the remainder on a copy of Building a PC for Dummies.

The rest goes towards headsets and all the various peripherals, or the extra boost needed for name brand components should you choose that route.
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeSat May 19, 2012 2:09 am

Some advice when buying PC components, deals are nice but don't wait forever for things to come down in price. No matter what you get it's going to look like a poor investment a few months down the road, but that will always be the case so don't fret it. Just make the best decision you can with whatever is on hand.
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeSat May 19, 2012 2:44 pm

fr0stbyte124 wrote:
Some advice when buying PC components, deals are nice but don't wait forever for things to come down in price. No matter what you get it's going to look like a poor investment a few months down the road, but that will always be the case so don't fret it. Just make the best decision you can with whatever is on hand.

Unless you're me and you buy an arhendale core computer a week before sandy bridge came out, then then you feel really stupid.
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeSat May 19, 2012 11:30 pm

fr0stbyte124 wrote:
Some advice when buying PC components, deals are nice but don't wait forever for things to come down in price. No matter what you get it's going to look like a poor investment a few months down the road, but that will always be the case so don't fret it. Just make the best decision you can with whatever is on hand.

sooo... buy a toaster now? and not save...






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Aqueous wrote:
okay then ... should i save up ~1500 for an epic beast comp or get a slightly better one in a few years?

Save up 650$ and build your own. Use this for advice:
Tomshardware i5 2400 Build

Spend the remainder on a copy of Building a PC for Dummies.

The rest goes towards headsets and all the various peripherals, or the extra boost needed for name brand components should you choose that route.

... ok the only issue is I'm 13 and cant afford <censored> now assuming I end up with the funds, where do I get the parts listed?
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeSun May 20, 2012 8:55 am

Newegg
Microcenter
Tigerdirect

I'd recommend Microcenter if you can find one of their stores in your area, they sell CPUs uber cheap and you wouldn't have to worry about shipping costs. Just remember to take a list with you so you don't get carried away.
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeSun May 20, 2012 11:31 am

...wow the closest micro center is near dc Sad

and tigerdirect says they have a store in NC but that's nearly 200 miles away...


and i cant find newegg's store locator if they have on Neutral this is not going to go well
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeSun May 20, 2012 12:31 pm

All of them offer mailing services Razz
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PostSubject: Re: Is my computer garbage?   Is my computer garbage? Icon_minitimeSun May 20, 2012 7:06 pm

ok then... in ~2-5 years when i can afford the stuff
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