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Started by Peter Motyka, 2003-09-06T17:15:30-05:00 (Saturday)

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Peter Motyka

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
SIUE CS Alumni 2002
Grad Student, Regis University
Senior Engineer, Ping Identity
http://motyka.org

Elizabeth Weber

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?
~Elizabeth Weber

Michael Kennedy

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.
"If it ain't busted, don't fix it" is a very sound principal and remains so despite the fact that I have slavishly ignored it all my life. --Douglas Adams, "Salmon of Doubt"

Elizabeth Weber

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?
~Elizabeth Weber

Michael Kennedy

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).
"If it ain't busted, don't fix it" is a very sound principal and remains so despite the fact that I have slavishly ignored it all my life. --Douglas Adams, "Salmon of Doubt"

Peter Motyka

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.
SIUE CS Alumni 2002
Grad Student, Regis University
Senior Engineer, Ping Identity
http://motyka.org

Victor Cardona

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.

Victor

Michael Kennedy

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.
"If it ain't busted, don't fix it" is a very sound principal and remains so despite the fact that I have slavishly ignored it all my life. --Douglas Adams, "Salmon of Doubt"

Elizabeth Weber

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?
~Elizabeth Weber

Michael Kennedy

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.  :)
"If it ain't busted, don't fix it" is a very sound principal and remains so despite the fact that I have slavishly ignored it all my life. --Douglas Adams, "Salmon of Doubt"

Elizabeth Weber

Asus CPU Support 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:^
~Elizabeth Weber

Peter Motyka

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.
SIUE CS Alumni 2002
Grad Student, Regis University
Senior Engineer, Ping Identity
http://motyka.org

Michael Kennedy

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.
"If it ain't busted, don't fix it" is a very sound principal and remains so despite the fact that I have slavishly ignored it all my life. --Douglas Adams, "Salmon of Doubt"

Elizabeth Weber

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).
~Elizabeth Weber

Michael Kennedy

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)).
"If it ain't busted, don't fix it" is a very sound principal and remains so despite the fact that I have slavishly ignored it all my life. --Douglas Adams, "Salmon of Doubt"