Any Compaq user here?

imported_Cybercop · May 20, 2004

Me bought the system back in 2001, with the following specs:
Model 7103Ap
Intel pentium 4 processor
1.3Ghz CPU
128mb samsung ram, PC 800 RD Ram(if im not wrong)
nvidia riva TNT2 Model 64 Pro graphic card, think is 64 mb
creative audio PCI (duno wat model)
Conexant HCF V90 56k data fax PCI modem (but i now using braodband, no use liao)
got 2 front 2 back USB port

Actually. i also duno y i post my specs here..

My question is: I wana upgrade. Can i juz change the board and ram? RD ram is too ex and 128 shared ram is too little for my XP. I open a word program i can wait very long. and i like to multitask. and on many windows at the same time.

Any kind soul can advice me? Am i on the right track to upgrade?

Cerb · May 20, 2004

You probably can't just rip it out and replace it.
Even if you could, why just do that?
128MB RAM: you sound like you're trying to say you run XP. Maybe use whole words and phrases next time. Anyway, if you are, nothing less than 256MB RAM will do, and 512 better. RDRAM was and is expensive.
And um, a TNT2 won't be using that, so it's not shared.
P4 1.3GHz: Crap, comparable to Celerons.

So now the real question: what do you use your PC for?

imported_Cybercop · May 20, 2004

You probably can't just rip it out and replace it.
??hmm.... i tot if i could.. so asking around if is possible?
Even if you could, why just do that?
>> i no money. But im desperate for a "better respond" pc..
128MB RAM: you sound like you're trying to say you run XP. Maybe use whole words and phrases next time. Anyway, if you are, nothing less than 256MB RAM will do, and 512 better. RDRAM was and is expensive.
>> yeah, i M running on XP. the first part of my message is juz to post my specs. That's explain the lag in my system. RD ram is still expensive here in sg.
And um, a TNT2 won't be using that, so it's not shared
>> well, I duno wat do u mean by "TNT2 won't be using that" the reason y i say shared memory cos the label on my pc said that is shared.
P4 1.3GHz: Crap, comparable to Celerons.
>> wat do u mean by "Crap, comparable to Celerons." It is stated in my label that is P4 1.3GHz
So now the real question: what do you use your PC for?
>> my pc is maining used for surfing the net, work for school. Thinking of taking multimedia module which i guess i really desperate for more ram.

dennisjai215 · May 20, 2004

build a new computer on ur own it is cheaper and better
the computer u have now = no good

imported_Cybercop · May 20, 2004

Originally posted by: dennisjai215
build a new computer on ur own it is cheaper and better
the computer u have now = no good

budget tight..

think i need a new hdd too. me currently on 20gb only *sob sob*

Budman · May 20, 2004

Compaqs are basically like a bic lighter,once it's used up you just throw it away & buy a new one.

dennisjai215 · May 20, 2004

cybercop how much money do u have in US $ currency? cause i have no idea about the SG currency.. and maybe we can recommend you a few things

apoppin · May 20, 2004

The HW enthusiasts here are (mostly) snobs.

Your machine is fine for the 'net and schoolwork . . . just don't expect to play 3D games from later than 2001/2.

The BIGGEST slowdown is that you don't have enough RAM for XP . . . You NEED to add 128MB of RDRAM . . . either bite the bullet and buy more or put up with the slowness.

edit: adding more RAM will make the biggest improvement and is probably the ONLY practical thing you can do (you could get a faster HD and a better videocard - but the system is basically a "waste" .. . . build a new system when you have $$$).

One additional (free) thing you might do. . . . UNinstall all the Compaq "crap" proggies that were preinstalled on your computer . . . better still, do a FRESH install of XP.

jagec · May 20, 2004

Originally posted by: Cybercop

>> my pc is maining used for surfing the net, work for school. Thinking of taking multimedia module which i guess i really desperate for more ram.

to be perfectly honest, there is no one part of your PC that you could upgrade to get amazing performance. Even though RDRAM is expensive, I'd suggest adding another 256MB or so. If you upgraded anything else, you'd have to upgrade EVERYTHING else to make it worthwhile.

imported_Cybercop · May 20, 2004

well.. im in sg... perhaps less then a thousand in US? or worst still, 500.. im juz another poor student in sg...

imported_Cybercop · May 20, 2004

Originally posted by: apoppin
The HW enthusiasts here are (mostly) snobs.

Your machine is fine for the 'net and schoolwork . . . just don't expect to play 3D games from later than 2001/2.

The BIGGEST slowdown is that you don't have enough RAM for XP . . . You NEED to add 128MB of RDRAM . . . either bite the bullet and buy more or put up with the slowness.

edit: adding more RAM will make the biggest improvement and is probably the ONLY practical thing you can do (you could get a faster HD and a better videocard - but the system is basically a "waste" .. . . build a new system when you have $$$).

One additional (free) thing you might do. . . . UNinstall all the Compaq "crap" proggies that were preinstalled on your computer . . . better still, do a FRESH install of XP.

ya.. cos to buy a stick of Ram (pc 800) i think can get much more if buying another kind of ram. but in order to use another kind of ram, i need to change the mobo too. therefore the only thing i thought of upgrading is the minmal; mobo and ram. sigh..
I had already uninstall all the crap proggies, and installed as minimal programs i need... still.. CMI..

imported_Cybercop · May 20, 2004

ok... Hmmm.. but do u think is more worthwhile to get the rdram or to get the whole system? or even partial upgrade?

imported_Cybercop · May 20, 2004

$99 for 128mb of ram seems ex right?
for that price i can get 256mb already..

download of price list in sg

dennisjai215 · May 20, 2004

500$ US can buy u a way better computer than what you are using now! 500$ is alotttt my computer is around 500$ and this is what i use

amd xp mobile 2400
abit nf7
512mb pc2700 DDR corsair valueram
radeon9100
antec 350w psu
cd rw
silent boost HSF
40gig WD HDD

all that was around 400-500... and that was when i got it a while ago im sure its cheaper to build that now

biostud · May 20, 2004

^^^^^^^ good sugestion

Sorry, but nothing on your old computer is worth saving if you want a faster computer. It would all be a bottleneck to the parts you've upgraded.

ScrapSilicon · May 20, 2004

Originally posted by: Cybercop
$99 for 128mb of ram seems ex right?
for that price i can get 256mb already..

download of price list in sg

if you are poor at the moment..that (256mb Samsung pc800 RDRAM for $179 SGD ) would be the most and best for you..save $$ towards a complete system build....

apoppin · May 20, 2004

Originally posted by: Cybercop

Originally posted by: apoppin
The HW enthusiasts here are (mostly) snobs.

Your machine is fine for the 'net and schoolwork . . . just don't expect to play 3D games from later than 2001/2.

The BIGGEST slowdown is that you don't have enough RAM for XP . . . You NEED to add 128MB of RDRAM . . . either bite the bullet and buy more or put up with the slowness.

edit: adding more RAM will make the biggest improvement and is probably the ONLY practical thing you can do (you could get a faster HD and a better videocard - but the system is basically a "waste" .. . . build a new system when you have $$$).

One additional (free) thing you might do. . . . UNinstall all the Compaq "crap" proggies that were preinstalled on your computer . . . better still, do a FRESH install of XP.

Click to expand...

ya.. cos to buy a stick of Ram (pc 800) i think can get much more if buying another kind of ram. but in order to use another kind of ram, i need to change the mobo too. therefore the only thing i thought of upgrading is the minmal; mobo and ram. sigh..
I had already uninstall all the crap proggies, and installed as minimal programs i need... still.. CMI..

You are the only one that can make that call . .. 128MB more RAM is the MINIMUM to make your system noticeably faster.

If you don't want to buy the (dead end) RDRAM your other choice is to 1) settle for the status quo or 2) buy a NEW system (yes, you can build your own and reuse the CD ROM, mouse ,KB, monitor, modem and other accessories - just NOT your Graphics card, CPU, RAM, case and PS).

I'd get the RAM if I were really poor and start seriously saving.

apoppin · May 20, 2004

It ain't THAT expensive

$69.00 - Kingston Rambus 128MB 16bit 800MHz Memory Retail *** Free 2nd Day ***

. . . and 256MB is $93.00

oops . . . I forgot about RDRAM . . . does it need to be installed in Pairs? If so, it's 2x $69.

Start saving.

MDE · May 20, 2004

Originally posted by: apoppin
It ain't THAT expensive

$69.00 - Kingston Rambus 128MB 16bit 800MHz Memory Retail *** Free 2nd Day ***

. . . and 256MB is $93.00

oops . . . I forgot about RDRAM . . . does it need to be installed in Pairs? If so, it's 2x $69.
Start saving.

He's not in the US either.

apoppin · May 20, 2004

Originally posted by: MDE

Originally posted by: apoppin
It ain't THAT expensive

$69.00 - Kingston Rambus 128MB 16bit 800MHz Memory Retail *** Free 2nd Day ***

. . . and 256MB is $93.00

oops . . . I forgot about RDRAM . . . does it need to be installed in Pairs? If so, it's 2x $69.
Start saving.

Click to expand...

He's not in the US either.

Whatever, it's all relative . . . a NEW computer is gonna be even MORE expensive . . . my whole point was to upgrade the RAM or put up with the slowness.

:roll:

imported_Cybercop · May 21, 2004

Originally posted by: dennisjai215
500$ US can buy u a way better computer than what you are using now! 500$ is alotttt my computer is around 500$ and this is what i use

amd xp mobile 2400
abit nf7
512mb pc2700 DDR corsair valueram
radeon9100
antec 350w psu
cd rw
silent boost HSF
40gig WD HDD

all that was around 400-500... and that was when i got it a while ago im sure its cheaper to build that now

but.. is all my fortune,... cant possibly spend whole of it... :S then i no need eat already.. n transport..

imported_Cybercop · May 21, 2004

Originally posted by: biostud666
^^^^^^^ good sugestion

Sorry, but nothing on your old computer is worth saving if you want a faster computer. It would all be a bottleneck to the parts you've upgraded.

thanks

imported_Cybercop · May 21, 2004

Originally posted by: ScrapSilicon

Originally posted by: Cybercop
$99 for 128mb of ram seems ex right?
for that price i can get 256mb already..

download of price list in sg

Click to expand...

if you are poor at the moment..that (256mb Samsung pc800 RDRAM for $179 SGD ) would be the most and best for you..save $$ towards a complete system build....

guess thats a cheapest choice? sighzzz.....

though i still feel not worth.. thats y been struggling.. whether to buy or not. i was waiting for it to drop but seems has reached the botton ,doesnt move

imported_Cybercop · May 21, 2004

... majority think this, i guess.. looks like i really gota seriously consider this option...
hm,mmm another option come into my mind.. wat if i buy ram N the cpu? cos i was told my machine was like a ferrari running on a mutsubitshi engine :S

Originally posted by: apoppin

Originally posted by: Cybercop

Originally posted by: apoppin
The HW enthusiasts here are (mostly) snobs.

Your machine is fine for the 'net and schoolwork . . . just don't expect to play 3D games from later than 2001/2.

The BIGGEST slowdown is that you don't have enough RAM for XP . . . You NEED to add 128MB of RDRAM . . . either bite the bullet and buy more or put up with the slowness.

edit: adding more RAM will make the biggest improvement and is probably the ONLY practical thing you can do (you could get a faster HD and a better videocard - but the system is basically a "waste" .. . . build a new system when you have $$$).

One additional (free) thing you might do. . . . UNinstall all the Compaq "crap" proggies that were preinstalled on your computer . . . better still, do a FRESH install of XP.

Click to expand...

ya.. cos to buy a stick of Ram (pc 800) i think can get much more if buying another kind of ram. but in order to use another kind of ram, i need to change the mobo too. therefore the only thing i thought of upgrading is the minmal; mobo and ram. sigh..
I had already uninstall all the crap proggies, and installed as minimal programs i need... still.. CMI..

Click to expand...

You are the only one that can make that call . .. 128MB more RAM is the MINIMUM to make your system noticeably faster.

If you don't want to buy the (dead end) RDRAM your other choice is to 1) settle for the status quo or 2) buy a NEW system (yes, you can build your own and reuse the CD ROM, mouse ,KB, monitor, modem and other accessories - just NOT your Graphics card, CPU, RAM, case and PS).

I'd get the RAM if I were really poor and start seriously saving.

imported_Cybercop · May 21, 2004

Originally posted by: apoppin
It ain't THAT expensive

$69.00 - Kingston Rambus 128MB 16bit 800MHz Memory Retail *** Free 2nd Day ***

. . . and 256MB is $93.00

oops . . . I forgot about RDRAM . . . does it need to be installed in Pairs? If so, it's 2x $69.
Start saving.

order it online? though im studying IT , i still dun really trust internet banking.. n also i dun have a card

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