Started my new job today.... guess what computer I get to use.

[notfred]

A p2 266 w/ 4GB hd and 128mb ram.....


But, this is the cool part. My supervisor said "I know that's slow, so go to Dell's website and figure out what you need to get, and I'll approve it".

I get to go configure me a new dell

 

[pyonir]

thats pretty sweet....gettin to set up a new computer basically.

 

[Danman]

I need a job.

 

[Frosty3799]

NICEE

 

[Jzero]

Dude.....

 

[Hammer]

I got a new burkha today.

 

[Viper GTS]

I have a P3 733 with 128 MB here at work.

Works fine for the tools I need, I just wish they'd give me 2000 Pro instead of 98 SE. Even if I didn't have admin rights. I just hate 98.



Viper GTS

 

[Evadman]

I think you need a dual 2.2 with 1.5 gigs of memory and a 100 gb hd

 

[StageLeft]

<< Dude..... >>

Hehe, someone had to

 

[Oyeve]

My job just got me a Compaq Evo 500 SFF. It has a p4 1.8mhz inside and a 20 gig HD and 256 megs of ram. Its OK I guess but the nvidia Vanta/LT has to go. I get lousy frames in MOHAA.

 

[BornStar]

<< I think you need a dual 2.2 with 1.5 gigs of memory and a 100 gb hd >>



I agree.

The bank I work at just replaced the 66MHz FSB computers with 1.8GHz P4s (not northwood), 512MB of RDRAM, 40GB HD, and a GeForce2 GTS. They're going to be replacing the 450MHz PIIs with Northwoods this summer. I'm really looking forward to those. I'm thinking something along the lines of a GeForce3 for the graphics card. LAN parties after hours.

 

[Ih8canada]

Dude you're getting a Dell!!!!

postcount++

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

<< My job just got me a Compaq Evo 500 SFF. It has a p4 1.8mhz inside and a 20 gig HD and 256 megs of ram. Its OK I guess but the nvidia Vanta/LT has to go. I get lousy frames in MOHAA. >>



You don't happen to work in Toronto do you?

 

[notfred]

Right now I'm looknig at a 1.7ghz p4, 512megs PC800, 40gbb 7200rpm hd, Quadro 2 32mb graphics card, and a nice 21" monitor for $2200

 

[spanky]

configure a server for yourself and watch ur supervisor fall outta his seat.

 

[Oyeve]

No, but the co I work for had offices there.

 

[notfred]

<< configure a server for yourself and watch ur supervisor fall outta his seat. >>



I don't want to get fired on my first day.

 

[ThaGrandCow]

Don't forget, that GeForce4 ti 4600 is CRUCIAL in your computer. According to nVidia it slices, dices, juliannes fries, changes the oil in your car, walks the dog, AND increases your productivity in MS Word and Excel by over 300%! Just think of the money it'll save the company! That kind of money saving decision could get your boss promoted out of middle management up into high level management. Heck, maybe you should suggest he upgrade every computer in the company to GF4's. It's a slight investment up front, but you could save BILLIONS!

 

[Martin]

what kinda job do you do?

 

[notfred]

<< Right now I'm looknig at a 1.7ghz p4, 512megs PC800, 40gbb 7200rpm hd, Quadro 2 32mb graphics card, and a nice 21" monitor for $2200 >>



I'm getting this one

I do web devolopment for the federal government. (USGS)

 

[joohang]

<<

<< Right now I'm looknig at a 1.7ghz p4, 512megs PC800, 40gbb 7200rpm hd, Quadro 2 32mb graphics card, and a nice 21" monitor for $2200 >>



I'm getting this one

I do web devolopment for the federal government. (USGS) >>



Dude..

but .. but .. you need a duallie to do the graphics work.

Did your boss specify any limit on budget?

 

[Freejack2]

Why do I get the feeling my next job will have me working on Pentium 90's with windows 95?

 

[RossMAN]

<--- Using a P2/400 on NT 4

What's your budget for a new Dell?

Which model(s) are you considering?

 

[toant103]

nice, get the flat panel with it

 

[mryellow2]

I've got a 1.7 xeon w/ 512mb - 24x cdrw - 12x dvd - a front face plate that opens for usb and firewire devices and a cool black and brushed aluminum case. The 17" black flat panel doesn't hurt either. Definitely get a flat panel...most definitely. I don't know how I lived with the 70 pound behemoth on my desk before.