Computers

[woodface]

Not roleplaying is apparently an expensive thing. I just bought a new computer which hopefully will be done by the end of the week. Now's the question how I'm going to fit all my files onto one harddrive to let the store people install it into the computer too.

ETA: My future computer:
- Processor
- Casing
- Graphic card
- Motherboard
- DVD-R
- 2x RAM
- HD

So I'm really investing here, but if I'm going to put money in it, I might as well pay a bit more and know that it will last me longer.

Comments

[ktnb]

Do you have a CD burner? You could burn stuff onto CDs and then put it back on your hard drive once everything is installed.

[woodface]

No, I don't. They're going to put one of the drives inside the new computer though. Of course, all my files are on the older hard drive and windows is on the new one and it really should be the other way around.

[chiroho.livejournal.com]

Certainly seems like you're going to have a fast machine with a Dual Core 64bit CPU. Should get plenty of longevity out of that.

Are you getting 512Mb of RAM, or 1Gb?

Does this company put together a PC based on the components you specify, or was it a package deal that you bought?

[woodface]

512Mb. They do both. I went in looking for one that they had put together, but then he suggested this configuration which seemed to be the better option. They're going to put it together, though. Saves us all a headache as they need to make sure it works then.

[chiroho.livejournal.com]

Having them put it together for you is definitely a better option. It can save a LOT of headache. Though, generally speaking, if the components are decent there isn't usually a huge problem.

[woodface]

Yeah, but I just didn't want to have to deal with my dad when it does cause a problem. I don't know how to put a computer together and my dad still isn't 100% alright so sometimes he ends up doing weird stuff. It just seemed the easier option!

[chiroho.livejournal.com]

Oh I agree. You're much better off being able to call someone else and say "the computer you put together for me has problems" than having to struggle through yourself.

[woodface]

Correction; I got 2x 512MB.

[chiroho.livejournal.com]

Okay, that makes more sense. I was going to say that you'd be much better off with 1Gb RAM than 512Mb.

I'm actually thinking of taking my PC to 2Gb, if and when I can find some spare money lying around.

[woodface]

Well, considering I'm coming from 256MB RAM, I think it's going to be a huge step up already! And I can always add on later if need be.

[diannelamerc.livejournal.com]

Cool! Have fun with the new toy! ;-)

[woodface]

Can't wait OMG! *bounces*