How fast must a good computer be

[datdamkid]

I have a 1.4 amd thunderbird...upgrading soon tho prolly to a 1700+ amd xp

 

[Spac3d]

 

[minendo]

How fast must a good computer bee

Fast enough to run spell/grammar checks.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: datdamkid
I have a 1.4 amd thunderbird...upgrading soon tho prolly to a 1700+ amd xp

might as well go for the 2400...not much more and it will put you near double what you have now

 

[datdamkid]

maybe i have 250 to spend but i need a new mobo and some ddr...

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: datdamkid
maybe i have 250 to spend but i need a new mobo and some ddr...

Epox 8rda+, Barton 2500, Ram. Not real sure on RAM prices right now as I have not looked recently.

 

[datdamkid]

thanks....maybe ill look in to that

 

[KingNothing]

Originally posted by: datdamkid
thanks....maybe ill look in to that

5 bucks says maybe he doesn't.

 

[datdamkid]

5 bucks says ur right!

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: datdamkid
5 bucks says ur right!

He'll do anything for 5 bucks.

 

[datdamkid]

nah i wouldnt...dont need money that badly!

 

[Rallispec]

what do you use your comptuer for? 1.4 is probably fast enough for anything i could possibly through at my computer. why not go buy a fancy new video card or something like that.

 

[datdamkid]

I use my computer for AIM, Downloading lots of stuff, Lots of school work, and just playing games, I do have a pretty good vid card its a Gforce 4 ti4200

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: datdamkid
I use my computer for AIM, Downloading lots of stuff, Lots of school work, and just playing games, I do have a pretty good vid card its a Gforce 4 ti4200

250 oughta get you an XBOX and a few good games.

 

[datdamkid]

pshh....XBOX....NO WAY. I HATE PLAYING GAMES ON A SYSTEM I only play on my computer...need to start biking again....use to go out and bike all day now i only bike like 2hrs a day

 

[ElFenix]

bees have to go pretty fast for those tiny wings to keep them aloft

 

[isekii]

it should be as fast as a bumble bee~

 

[datdamkid]

lol talking about computers here not no BEE!

 

[Rallispec]

a bumble bee beats its wings at 130 beats per second (just looked it up) what does that equal in ghz?

 

[datdamkid]

Got no clue!

 

[jagr10]

Doesn't Intel have a 3.2 GHz cpu out now?
I wonder how much difference you notice in speed after a certain point.

 

[fatbaby]

Originally posted by: datdamkid
pshh....XBOX....NO WAY. I HATE PLAYING GAMES ON A SYSTEM I only play on my computer...need to start biking again....use to go out and bike all day now i only bike like 2hrs a day

Well then how are you gonna play starcarft ghost, knights of the old republic, and a host of other games that are console only?

 

[psianime]

Are you one of those guys who plants money in the ground in hopes of growing a money tree?

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Rallispec
a bumble bee beats its wings at 130 beats per second (just looked it up) what does that equal in ghz?

hz=cycle
1 flap=1 cycle
130hz

 

[jcwagers]

Well, when asked how much money would be enough, Rockefeller replied "Just a little more"...so.....I would say that the same applies to a good computer. The goal is to make it as fast as possible for the least amount of money....but how fast depends on who is using the computer, what you are using it for, etc... For a lot of people, it seems computers are NEVER fast enough. That's why the enthusiasts push them as far as possible.

jc