I am moving soon and am looking to get rid of alot of excess computer parts that I don't want to drag across the country with me. I cannot gaurantee everything is in working condition since they have been sitting in box for a while. Anyway, how can you go wrong, they are free! Here is the list: http://tofu.cs.siue.edu/spareParts.html
Send me an email @ peter AT motyka DOT org if you see something you want. I will try to arrange a drop off for anyone living on campus.
Peter
You actually know my machine better than I do, anything I can use?
I do know I could use an ethernet card.
I was actually wanting to upgrade my processor, but then someone told me that would require a new motherboard, is that true? Where would I look to find that out?
If you upgrade to a processor outside the "family" of the one you have now you'll most likely need a new motherboard (with some exceptions).
What kind of CPU do you have and what speed is it? Also, if you post up some informaiton on your motherboard (or at least the chipset) there's a good chance someone here can make a suggestion on what you should do.
Forgive me for being retarded, but I don't know.
I know I have an Asus motherboard and a Celeron 600 processor. Not sure where I would look to find more information.
Suggestions?
Crack the puppy open and see what the board says. Also, check to see if it's a slot motherboard or a socket 370 board (but if we get the model name that can be looked up easily enough).
Sorry Liz, but I dont recall the specific model number of montherboard that was installed in your computer. I agree with mek, try opening the computer and finding the model number. Asus motherboards usually have the model number written between the PCI (white) slots.
If you want to buy a new processor, and your computer is more than two years old, then yes. You would need to get a new motherboard. Ordering online is probably the cheapest way to upgrade. I have had good experiences with New Egg (http://www.newegg.com).
Victor
newegg.com is good and so is tcwo.com. tcwo is nice because they have flat shipping rates so you know what things are going to cost ahead of time. it's nice to see a company be up front about things.
It's an Asus CUA, found the manual and it's a "Jumper Free Aladdin TNT2 Socket 370" to be exact. It says it supports Pentium III/Celeron/VIA Cyrix III. I want to get the fastest/best processor I can without making serious modifications to my system.
What other factors do I need to consider?
I'd go grab the manual for that board off Asus' site and see what the max CPU you can stick in it. Then price that CPU and see if it's worth upgrading. I think I know the answer to both of those, but let's see what you find since I might be wrong. :)
Asus CPU Support (http://www.asus.com/support/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx) says up to P3-1.0B GHz for a 1003 BIOS, (which I assume I have because that's what it says for the Celeron 600 which I know I have).
These seem to be going for about $70-100.
Is it worth it? ^:huh:^
You will probably need to update to the 1003 BIOS, unless you have done this already? It looks like there are some nice motherboard combos on pricewatch.com for around $100 that might be a better value.
I agree. She can get an Athlon XP with a new motherboard for that price. Also, Elizabeth- how much RAM do you have? It also might be worth at least getting some PC133 256mb SDRAM since I bet your Celeron has PC100 or possibly PC66. If you can go up to 256mb DDR you'd be in a better spot for not that much extra money.
Well, I don't want to do anything that would require drastic change. If I change my motherboard, what else would I have to change? I'm not too skilled in this and don't think I could handle such a huge undertaking. I can't afford to do a full system upgrade, but I would like it to be a little faster and I can reasonably ask my parents for a "cheap" processor + RAM for Christmas (which is ultimately the idea here).
I honestly don't know how much RAM I have on my system (will check next time I'm home), and not sure I'd know how to check what version of the BIOS I have (I sort of inferred that I had 1003 as I previously stated).
Oh you can do it. I'd find a new motherboard and CPU and wait until the verdict comes back on your RAM. Putting a PC together isn't difficult at all- especially when you have 100+ CAOS people here who can probably help. :)
(Especially that Anonymous guy who's made a ton of posts about a ton of different topics. I'd like to meet that guy (or gal)).
I am heading up to campus tonight to drop of parts to those who have requested them. There is still quite a bit of stuff left! Feel free to make some last minute requests!
http://tofu.cs.siue.edu/spareParts.html
peter AT motyka DOT org
I currently have 128MB of PC-133.
Didn't get a chance to check the BIOS.
This is not a freebie, but I thought I would get everyone's attention with the "Free" subject line ;)
I am looking to sell my 17 inch Viewsonic E771 CRT monitor. You can see the specs of it at this website http://www.viewsonic.com/support/crt_e771.htm
My asking price is $75. Not in your budget right now? Make me an offer!
Peter
peter AT motyka DOT org
Anyone who would want some old monitors for a linux box or something that doesn't require high resolution, I've got a few I'd like to give away.
I beleive that the best I've got would be a 14" 1024 X 768 pixel SVGA monitor. I have several that are 800 X 600.
Dale:
I'd appreciate one of those free monitors. It would be good for my headless BSD box for when the network goes down and I have trouble talking to it (which isn't uncommon :-P ) Resoultion isn't very important (since it's only going to display a console)... so I'll take the smallest and lightest one you've got :).
--Beanie
Sure. I'd be glad to be rid of one. They take up a lot of space. My e-mail is Imperial1964 at hotmail dot com so you can contact me. We could meet at SIU sometime.
Anyone want some other computer parts I have?
I was looking around my basement and noticed my spare parts collection is looking more like a museum of computer history. I guess when you find stuff marked "zenith data systems" some of it must go.:nerd:
Stuff I have that might be useful:
Floppy disk drives (3.5" and yes, a couple of 5 1/4")
Keyboards (the older kind, not the PS2 ones)
Mice (all kinds)
SVGA Monitors (I still have 5)
If anyone wants any of this, I'm happy to get rid of it. If I don't hear anything about those keyboards, they're going next trash day. I will probably start trashing the monitors soon, also. 8-)
In case you don't check your email all that often, I've found home for three monitors, and I could use a serial mouse.
Depositing CRT monitors in your local landfill is very bad for the environment, you know :)
Thanks!
--Beanie
If you have some CRTs to get rid of, consider recycling them. There is a place in Fairmont City, IL that does such scrap processing.
INTERCO TRADING INCORPORATED WAREHOUSE
2975 KINGSHIGHWAY, EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL 62201
Phone: (618) 482-8206
I took some stuff there once and it was pretty straight forward. Call first.
Thanks. That's a bit of a drive for me just for monitors.:-( Maybe next time I recycle stuff I'll take it all down there.
Fortunately, I have had quite some response from my last post and have 3 or 4 of monitors spoken for thanks to Beanie.:-) He's been asking around. Hopefully, I'll be able to give them all to people who can use them.:-D
Have you already gotten rid of all of your extra parts?
That was like 5 years ago, dude.
Wow, I'm impressed that this topic is still on the boards. I figured it would have been deleted due to age or lost in the transfer of board type.
To the board admin, good work keeping the archives alive. :)